9-12 Years

Preteen Development & Growth

Guide your preteen through the journey of their

transitional growing years

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Essential Topics for Preteen Success

Navigate the challenges with expert guidance on the four pillars of preteen development

Sleep & Rest

Address changing sleep patterns, manage technology use, and maintain healthy rest habits during puberty.

Sleep Guide

Feeding & Nutrition

Support rapid growth with proper nutrition, address body image concerns, and promote healthy eating habits.

Nutrition

Health & Safety

Navigate digital safety, support mental health, and teach decision-making skills for increasing independence.

Safety First

Development & Learning

Support identity formation, handle peer pressure, and foster emotional resilience during the preteen years.

Development

Quick Tips for 9-12 Years

Key developmental milestones and insights for your preteen's journey

Body Changes

Puberty may start, support them through changes

Development

Sleep Needs

9-12 hours per night for healthy development

Sleep

Peer Influence

Friends become increasingly important

Social
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0-1 Year

Newborn care, feeding, sleep patterns, and early development milestones.

Newborn

1-3 Years

Toddler activities, potty training, language development, and managing tantrums.

Toddler

3-6 Years

Preschool readiness, social skills, creative play, and emotional regulation.

Preschooler

6-9 Years

School success, homework habits, friendship skills, and building confidence.

School Age

9-12 Years

Preteen challenges, body changes, peer pressure, and developing independence.

Current

12-18 Years

Teen independence, identity formation, mental health, and preparing for adulthood.

Teen
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