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Preteens

Parenting a preteen can be a minefield. Find support here.

Starting puberty at 8.5yrs old??
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friendship issues for 12 yr old!
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at end of my tether. Help!
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Dd nearly13
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12 year old DD being lazy or messing up whats asked of her
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I always thought it would be nice when dd was old enough to go round to friends houses,
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11 year old son can't control crying
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Limiting electronics during summer for 12yr old DS1....possible??
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do I let my DD 'groom' herself?
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My just-turned 10yo is hitting puberty already!
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dd10 on day 41 of 3 rd period/cycle. pains but no bleeding, please put my mind at rest!
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iPad apps - reward chart
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Best place for first bra fitting 10 year old
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9 year old stealing money
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12 year old girls
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so stressed
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Preteen ruining family life - aargh help! Lengthy rant!
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Liz Earle vs Clinique vs Organic spot treatment products
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11 yr old girl
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Hygiene
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Egg Shell Parenting. Sorry a bit long.
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conflict between nanny and 12 year old dd
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Birthday party - do I let dd choose who to invite?
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12yr old dd left out
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Am I worrying unnecessarily
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lovely 12 year old
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9 year old ds1 and 5 y/o ds2 fighting
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It turning into a nightmare living with my dd
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Swearing angry 12 year old - what consequences would you give?
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Lank greasy hair
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When your kids get to a certain age do you just give up having days out with them?
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Argh! I love DS1 but....
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Hobbies for sports injured 12 yo DS
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Swimming costume for 12yr old with quitemlarge bust...
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The film Titanic - too depressing for 12 yr olds??
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Feel like a servant in my own home
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Best first mobile for 11 year old boy
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11 year old DD - sensitive skin and spots
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What to do for storage in daughter's room?
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moving school at the start of year 6
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Spots on face of pre teen.
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What age do kids become curious about their 'bits' and the opposite sex ?
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What time should DS aged 12 come home from the park?
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10yo DD already finds me very embarrassing
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Found dd hiding/stashing food in her room
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How do you handle mortality questions
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Where best to get DD measured for a bra?
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11 year old DS and x-box, don't know how to handle this.
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Peers replacing Parents, by Gabor Mate
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How to make home fun for my 9yr-old without electronic games?
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