Have you ever wondered about your child's distinctive behaviour during (9 to 12yrs) these years?

Have you ever wondered about your child's distinctive behavior during 9 to 12yrs of age? Do you think your child is driving you crazy? Do you feel they are hostile or lazy?

Your Tween needs your support and guidance even if they say otherwise. Be there for them

Do you think a child who was perfectly happy for you to make most of his/her decisions, suddenly now develops a strong will of his/her own. A placid, friendly child suddenly becomes moody and snaps at you over the pettiest thing. IF THE ANSWER IS YES then you need not worry your child is going through a rough patch him/herself, with all the shifts that are happening within the body and mind and also outside etc. The child goes through a physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. Its a transition period from a small baby to a Teen,

If you feel you really enjoyed the baby or young child days, this can be a difficult adjustment. Some behaviors in this age group can be challenging and difficult for parents to cope up with. It's typically between the ages of nine and twelve that your cute, little child, once so willing to climb into your laps and share their secrets, suddenly want little or nothing to do with you. Your pre-adolescent is not the same person s/he was just a year or two ago. S/He has changed—physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially. S/He's developing new independence and may even want to see how far S/he can push limits set by parents/teachers. It is best not to take any negative behavior too personally for example Not listening to parents, answering back or'cheekiness'. Refusing to obey when asked to do something. Swearing Secrets and Lies.

So How to handle your Tween? It's time to review your rules Don't feel rejected by their newfound independence. This positive and supportive approach to behaviour often means you have less need for discipline strategies. Being consistent, and creating maintaining a warm and loving family environment. Being conscious of their behaviours actions and your reactions is mandatory.