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Adolescent Development: Part 2
As you can imagine, along with all of the physical changes that are happening during this time of early adolescence, age 9-13, there are lots of emotional and behavioral changes as well. You might notice your child has a changing social circle or friendship challenges, they’re into trying new things and want to have more control over their lives and decisions. These are all normal and important developments on the path to adulthood, but the road can be bumpy as parents and their tweens navigate the new dynamic between them. **If you’re looking for physical changes of puberty and early adolescence, you can read Part 1 here.** SELF-DISCOVERY AND CURIOSITY…
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Adolescent Development: Part 1
Hey, parents! Today, we embark on an exciting journey into the world of early adolescent development – that magical time between ages 9 and 13. As your child navigates this rollercoaster of change, you’ll find it incredibly helpful to understand what’s going on for them and how to best support them through this hugely transformative period. It’s a time of massive change that requires an extra big dose of understanding, patience, and love from everyone involved. In this post we’ll be taking a look at the physical changes that take place. Check out Part 2 for emotional and behavioral changes you might see. PHYSICAL CHANGES Here are some of the physical changes…