Help your preteen navigate the unique challenges of adolescence with this proven plan to teach them to think for themselves. In her bestselling Raising a Thinking Child, Myrna B. Shure introduced her nationally acclaimed "I Can Problem Solve" program, which helps four to seven-year-olds develop essential skills to resolve daily conflicts and think independently. With Raising a Thinking Preteen, Shure has tailored this plan specifically for eight-to twelve-year-olds as they approach the challenges of the preteen years. This book provides parents with a proven plan to teach their preteens how to think for themselves during a crucial developmental stage. As the last opportunity to instill these critical thinking skills before the teen years, Raising a Thinking Preteen is an invaluable resource for parents seeking to foster good communication and thoughtful problem-solving in their soon-to-be adolescents.