The Tween Years : A Parent's Guide for Surviving Those Terrific, Turbulent, and Trying Times

by Donna G. Corwin

When Barbie and G.I. Joe are on their way out and makeup and questionable attire are on their way in, parents are often perplexed at how to handle their quickly and constantly changing child. The Tween Years offers some solutions. A guide to understanding their child between the volatile years of 9 and 13, this book provides parents with a wealth of commonsense, no-nonsense advice on situations ranging from simple parent/child conflicts to the essentials of communication and encouragement. Featuring humorous personal stories, parent questions and answers, and psychologist interviews, this warm, heartfelt approach will help parents successfully guide their child through the troubled waters between elementary and high school.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

Reviews

[Jenn Tonak · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book focused mainly on the negative aspects of the tween years. The author made it sound like it was the worst time of your child's life. How about all the good things, like your children discovering their passions, having more in depth conversations, wanting to help others? There is so much good that happens as well. Even the cover photo is depressing. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. The author makes these children sound like horrible monsters.

[Mary Kinietz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, short book with checklists and worksheets.

[Caryn Paradise · Rating 2 out of 5]

Couldn't get past intro. Gender stereotypes, old references, negative viewing of the children. Not for me.

[Shelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Isn't it amazing how tweens are so much alike in so many of their behaviors? I remember being the same when I was that age. This is my third (and thank goodness) last time going through the tween stage with my children. I know that this stage is just a stage, like any other in their life time and that this is making them a stronger and more independent person.
I think it's always a good idea to refresh my parenting skills rereading this book though the first time I never completed it and the second time I didn't even bother reading it - ha! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one out there having to deal with a tween and how at times I just want to pull out of my hair in frustrating. Though in all honestly compared to other children, my children are really good kids as they have never caused us any big trouble such as eating disorders, gotten into substance abuse and though not in public I can always go up to them and get lots of hugs.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although not from a Christian perspective on raising children it was right on the mark as far as the stages children go through while growing up.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

She's not an expert but there are a few nuggets of good advice here and lots of good reminders.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Any books that help one think about parenting / teaching choices are interesting. This is a bit simple but generated some good discussion with Maria about moods and dealing with :issues:".

[Pat Peiffer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good tips for anyone involved with a tween. This book bears rereading!

[Victoria Perkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't quite finish it, wanted a reference book it was more of a read cover to cover type of book.