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BETWEEN will be a modern look at parenting a child between 8-13 years today. Containing all the current issues faced by parents and tweens, the book will focus on the biology, neurology, psychology and sociology of adolescence as well as giving plenty of practical parenting advice for common everyday situations. The book will cover: * How a child's brain develops from 8-13 and how it impacts on their behaviour *How your relationship with your child changes as they grow - your new place as a parent * Revisiting your own tween and teen years - why it's important to remove triggers and unhelpful inherited beliefs from your own upbringing *Coping with common tween behaviour: disrespect, rudeness, backchat, swearing, sulks, defiance, laziness, anger and violence * Speaking to your child about sex and relationships (including LGBTQ+ issues, body autonomy and the 'me too' movement) * Speaking to your child about racism, sexism and homophobia/transphobia * Speaking to your child about diet, body care and body positivity * Screen time and social media usage - how their online life impacts children today * Sleep - how much tweens need, why most don't get enough and how to get them to have more * Issues at school - including motivation, revision, homework, coping with workload, school related anxiety and bullying * How to encourage good mental health and support children with common emotional issues (including climate change anxiety) * Friendships and peer pressure - their impact and how to help if they go wrong, or are toxic. Encouraging individuality and coping with comparison. * Independence and freedom - when to give it and how to strike an appropriate balance
