Surviving (Your Child's) Adolescence

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by Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D.

Social Cruelty -- Why early adolescents treat each other mean.

By Carl E. Pickhardt, Ph.D. on January 3, 2010 in Surviving (Your Child's) Adolescence

I wrote my latest book, "Why Good Kids Act Cruel," to help parents help their children cope with the increased amount of social meanness that comes with the early adolescent age (around years 9 - 13). I also wanted to give middle school principals, teachers, and counselors strategies for reducing incidents of social cruelty at school where it is most likely to occur. Read More

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Carl Pickhardt

Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D., is a psychologist in Austin, Texas. His most recent books are: The Connected Father, The Future of Your Only Child, and Stop Screaming.

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