Praise for 12-Year-Old Ready“Raising a 12-year-old is a tremendous opportunity for parents and caregivers.
12-Year-Old Ready offers knowledge, skills, and practical tips needed to raise a young person to be happy, healthy, and ready to give back to their communities.”—Ken Ginsburg, MD, MSEd, FAAP, adolescent medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and author of
Congrats―You’re Having a Teen!“This is a wonderful roadmap for addressing the needs and challenges facing children at a critically important developmental stage.”—Barry K. Herman, MD, MMM, Chief Medical Officer, Mentavi Health
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12-Year-Old Ready is an essential read for any adult caring for children who have hit the amazing (but sometimes awkward) tween years. This book clearly and comprehensively prepares readers to help kids navigate these years of self-discovery & thrive.”—Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC, is a school counselor and author of the bestselling books
Middle School Matters and
Middle School SuperpowersGet prepared for 12 years old. Twelve marks your child’s last year before becoming a teen. Here’s what parents can expect and how to support your child through their growth and development.
12-Year-Old Ready includes:
- General guidance for the proper nutrition, sleep requirements, and exercise for your growing child.
- Expert advice on a wide range of topics, from emotional development to changing social roles, including identity and resilience.
- Practical suggestions and relatable anecdotes.
- Conversation starters for you and your 12-year-old to open new lines of communication.
- Effective strategies to balance guidance and support with encouraging self-reliance.
Table of ContentsHello, Puberty: How to understand what is happening to your child
The Mysteries of Your 12-Year-Old’s Brain: How neuroscience can help explain cognitive and emotional development
Navigating Nutrition: How to keep your child well nourished
The Nuts and Bolts of Tween Sleep: How to help your child sleep better
The Importance of Movement: How to encourage physical activity in a media-saturated world
Creativity: How to lay the groundwork for innovation
Identity: How to support your adolescent’s self-discovery
Family Dynamics: How to strengthen your relationship with your child
The Power of Friendship: How to help encourage positive peer relationships
Communication: How to have good conversations with your tween
Resilience: How to help your tweens learn to help themselves
Risk-Taking: How to encourage your tween to make safe choices
Navigating the ADHD Maze: How to support your child and yourself
Managing Chronic Illness: How you can support the transition to adolescence
Editor
Wendy Thomas Russell is an award-winning journalist, author, and editor. Following her career as an investigative reporter for a daily newspaper, she spent several years as the parenting columnist for
PBS NewsHour while founding a boutique publishing company called Brown Paper Press. She is the author of
Relax, It’s Just God: How and Why to Talk to Your Kids About Religion When You’re Not Religious and the co-author of
ParentShift: Ten Universal Truths That Will Change the Way You Raise Your Kids. Russell lives in Long Beach, CA, with her husband and teenage daughter.
12-Year-Old Ready is one of a series of guides published by
Parent Ready. Parent Ready's guides help parents navigate the milestones, challenges, and passions of their adolescent and young adult kids. Find out more at https://parentready.com.
Wendy Thomas Russell is an award-winning journalist, author, and editor. Following her career as an investigative reporter for a dailynewspaper, she spent several years as the parenting columnist for PBS NewsHour, while founding a boutique publishing company called Brown Paper Press. She is the author of Relax, It's Just God: How and Why to Talk to Your Kids About Religion When You're Not Religious and the co-author of ParentShift: Ten Universal Truths That Will Change the Way You Raise Your Kids. Russell lives in Long Beach, California, with her husband and teenage daughter.
