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Raising a Thinking Preteen The I Can Problem Solve Program for 8 to 12 Year-Olds

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The Bottom Line

Raising a Thinking Preteen presents parents with effective techniques that allow them to teach their preteens how to problem-solve. It will show parents ways to encourage their preteen to think for themselves.
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Pros
  • Begins with the basics in parenting skills.
  • Teaches communication skills.
  • Helps parents understand what is going on developmentally with their preteen.
Cons
  • Needs to take parent and preteen personalities into account more.

Description

  • Has games you can play with your preteen to help him/her understand important emotional concepts.
  • The I Can Problem Solve (ICPS) program is taught with empathy and respect for parents.
  • Describes why some parenting approaches do not work.
  • Offers suggestions for dealing with some serious issues preteens face, like bullying.

Guide Review - Raising a Thinking Preteen The I Can Problem Solve Program for 8 to 12 Year-Olds

From the Book Description:
In her bestselling Raising a Thinking Child, Myrna B. Shure introduced her nationally acclaimed "I Can Problem Solve" program, which helps four to seven-year-olds develop essential skills to resolve daily conflicts and think for themselves. With Raising a Thinking Preteen, Shure has tailored this plan especially for eight-to twelve-year-olds as they approach the unique challenges of adolescence.

The preteen years are often the last opportunity for parents to teach their children how to think for themselves. This book is the only source with a proven plan to help them do just that.

Denise's Thoughts:
I really enjoyed Myrna Shure’s book Raising a Thinking Preteen. I have always thought that the preteen years were the hardest for parents - and I still do. But this book will help parents take an active approach with their soon-to-be teens and hopefully, keep up the habit of being an active parent.

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