Why is My Tween Angry at Me? Advice from a Psychologist

"How your kids practice their voice at home is how they're going to do things when they're out there in the world..." 

"Our Tweens want a little bit more control, making their voice heard a little more, and it's important we stay present, pay attention, and let them feel heard." 

...but how do I manage these changes and all this drama without total disruption? The mood swings, the social behaviour, the impulse decisions and dis-regulation. 

Tweens are an interesting 'in-between' phase, and Psychologist Dr Jenny Rose returns to our Podcast, this time to help us better understand the dynamics of handling a smooth transition for our kids into their Tween years and beyond. 

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About Dr Jenny Rose

I am Dr. Jenny Rose, a clinical psychologist, parent-child expert and mom. I have worked as a clinical psychologist for 14 years, and am a specialist in the field of children. I obtained my PhD in the area of parent-child attachment. I also lecture at two local universities, where I am involved in the training of clinical masters students.

I am on a mission to make information accessible to parents, through providing resources, tools and strategies for everyday living. Raising our kids to be secure, resilient and confident is the ultimate goal.

At my practice, I see many children and adolescents, who are in need of therapeutic support. I work from both non-directive and a more structured approach, and each intervention is case determined. I also see adults for psychotherapy. I work with various difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, relational struggles and trauma. I also see couples for couples counselling and relationship difficulties.