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[quote=Anonymous]What is with blaming stuff on hormones?  I don't think it's hormones... Or rather, what makes you say it is?

Anyway, I think children at this age are going through some major brain development and cognitive changes.  Who am I (in relation to others)?  How do others perceive me?  What do I think of myself?  How do I cope with changing demands and expectations, even as I still know so damn little?  Things like that.

Growing up is a PITA and is stressful.

Let her know you love her and will stand by her through thick and thin.  And let her know that she must meet basic standards of human decency and politeness around strangers, friends, and even family--ESPECIALLY family.

Let her get her GGRRRRs out in a way that's healthy and not destructive.  Listen to her carefully.

You can look into stuff about aggressive, hostile kids (even though your child is probably not at that extreme--the advice still applies, just like learning strategies for kids with learning disabilities are also super helpful for kids in the more "typical" range of learning).  Maybe something like the "Total Transformation" will help? Maybe books like "What to Do When you Grumble Too Much" or "--Worry Too Much" will help?

Get yourself an arsenal of strategies, approaches and responses to obnoxious tweenie behavior.

Good luck!![/quote]

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