How do I connect with my 10 year old daughter?

10 Ideas for Connecting With Your Kids

1. Make a date. Set a weekly date with each child, so you are ensured some alone time with them.
2. Read with them. I’m a big fan of this.
3. Talk to them after work.
4. Play “Highs and lows”.
5. Work on a goal together.
6. Play with them.
7. Talk to them in the car.
8. Have a Family Day.

Why is my 10 year old daughter so moody?

Another factor that can play a role in mood swings is the stress that a typical 10-year-old may be under as she tries to deal with all the physical changes and other shifts in her life.

Why is my 10 year old daughter so mean to me?

Disrespectful behavior often comes down to kids having poor problem-solving skills and a lack of knowledge about how to be more respectful as they pull away. Often when kids separate from you they do it all wrong before they learn how to do it right.

How do I discipline my 10 year old to talk back?

How to Handle a Child Who Is Talking Back

1. Stay Composed.
2. Establish Expectations.
3. Enforce Consequences.
4. Dig Deeper.
5. Look for Patterns.
6. Give and Ask for Respect.
7. Monitor What Your Child Sees.
8. Praise Good Behavior.

How do you deal with a teenager who is moody?

It’s even more important for you to stay calm and remember that your teen is a sea of raging hormones. Don’t hold it against them or give them the silent treatment. Negotiation and conversation are always better than scare tactics, hysteria, and ultimatums. 7. Be the grown-up.

When should I talk to my doctor about my child’s moodiness?

If your child is experiencing sadness and/or anxiety that appears to be more than ordinary moodiness, talk to your child’s doctor.

When do hormones start shifting in teenagers?

The hormones and mood shifts start long before the physical changes. My 2 granddaughters both had their periods by then. The oldest one at 10 and the younger one at 9.5. Ditto Veronica P. below. Remember, hormonal changes, occurs all the time. Not only in Tweens or Teens. 9-12 years old, are the Tween ages.

What age do tweens get their periods?

Not only in Tweens or Teens. 9-12 years old, are the Tween ages. And some 9 year olds get their periods at this age. This is per my daughter’s Teachers.