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A&S 9-12 (Tweens)

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The tween years are a big step toward healthy autonomy. Your child is developing mental and social skills at a rapid pace. You’ll need some new tools to help you dig deep and inspire steadfast faith.

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  • Blended Families

    A look at different types of stepfamilies can highlight the unique challenges each stepfamily may encounter.

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    Balance Work and Family

    Don’t expect corporate America to recognize how much fathers are needed at home. The employee’s family life isn’t a part…

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    Young teen girl staring at a phone, dealing with cyber bullies

    Bullying and Cyberbullying

    Bullying and cyberbullying may be prevented with intentional parenting. However if it does occur, there are some ways that parents…

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    Mean girl holding her hand to her forehead in the L shape for loser

    Mean Girls

    Empower your tween to respond gracefully when confronted by “mean girls” and seek adult help if she finds herself being…

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    Love One Another

    Help kids learning what true, biblical love looks like with these age-appropriate activities.

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  • Jim Daly Intro to Stages
    Dr. Huerta “What’s So Amazing” (Stage 9-12)
    Dr. Paul Reisser “What to Expect” (Stage 9-12)
    Helping My Tween Enter The Chaos Of The Teen Years – Dr. Ken Wilgus
    How To Teach Your Daughters to Find Healthy Friendships – Terra Mattson
    How Parents Can Model Healthy Friendships – Terra Mattson
    How To Help Our Daughters to Live Out Their Faith – Terra Mattson
    Responding to Out Kids’ Mistakes – Terra Mattson
    Teaching Daughters to Be Gracious in a Confusing Culture – Terra Mattson
    Teaching Daughters to Accept God’s Grace – Terra Mattson
    Responding to the Lies Daughters Believe – Terra Mattson
    Reframing Words to Encourage Daughters – Terra Mattson
    Building Trust & Modeling Grace – Terra Mattson
    Teaching Daughters to Process Their Emotions – Terra Mattson

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