Talking to Tweens: Getting It Right Before It Gets Rocky with Your 8- to 12-Year-Old

They may look sweet and compliant, but these days children aged between 8 and 12 — "tweens" — are fast emerging as a force to be reckoned with. Gaining in confidence, expecting more freedom, and increasingly targeted commercially, they present many new and challenging issues for parents. But getting the relationship right during these important years can build a rewarding trust and openness that will see parents through the rocky teenage years ahead. Giving sound advice that is firmly roote...