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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I found the book Girls Will be Girls had some very helpful insight about what is going on for girls this age. Yes, my DD (12) also has a lot more nastiness than she did a year ago. Somewhat counter intuitively, I find a little empathy goes a long way in turning her mood around. They seem so big but often feel very needy inside I think. Experiment with a quick "oh you seem like you're having a rough morning, would a hug help?" May not, but it just might . . . [/quote] That's what I was like at that age. I was incredibly nasty, but I was usually disarmed by some extra kindness/compassion from my parents. I would also say that it's important to try to keep a clear head and not stoop to her level, even if you're really upset. Don't get baited into the screaming arguments and all of that-- it just confuses kids and makes things worse. [/quote]
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