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Avoid teen rebellion by building a strong relationship with your middle years child.

As the parent of a child between the ages of eight and twelve, you may view the middle years as the last enjoyable stop on a journey toward the dreaded teen years. If so, you're not alone. Parents of preadolescents often feel helpless when it comes to dealing with the upcoming teen years- and the seemingly inevitable conflicts on the horizon. But, as parenting experts Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo reveal, the teen years can be more than barely manageable; they can be a wonderful experience for you and your child- especially if you take action now, during the curcial middle years.

-Discover how to tackle problems associated with the teen years before they arise.

-Find out how to raise a morally responsible child who is able to control his or her own behavior

-Transition from using the power of your authority to using the power of your influence to motivate your child

-Utilize helpful evaluation tests that can help you assess where your family is today

There will never be a greater opportunity than the middle years to prepare your child for the challenges of adolescence. Learn how to make the most of every minute with The Smart Parent.