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At these ages your child has learned many skills and is becoming independent. Even though they are growing up, they still need you. They need to learn about safety and danger. They may complain “That’s not fair!”. Ask what they think is fair in the situation. Make sure your expectations and the reasons for them are clear. Know where your child goes online. They need guidelines on whom they can instant message.  You need to instruct them to check with you before giving out any personal information online.

• How Parenting Styles Impact Children
• Parenting Your Child (6 to 12 Years)

Parenting Links from Public Health:

• Children Ages 6-12
• Positive Discipline
• Resilience

Downloadable documents:

• Bullying
• Creating Independent Children
• Cyberproofing Your Children
• Harassment
• Helping Children Cope
• Manners and Etiquette 
• School Success  
• Social Skills: A Family Guideline
• Socially Challenging Children
• Street-Proofing Your Child
• Teaching Your Child Social Skills
• Understanding the Challenges
• What is Self-Esteem?