Peer pressure can be subtle. Other times your child’s friend sports a Michael Kors bag. Or their second grade class splits into boyfriend-girlfriend duos.

Children this age are unique because they still invite participation and closeness with parents—an attitude that will be changing soon.

Quick advice regarding various areas of your child’s life.

God used this volatile time in my daughter’s life to teach me a lesson, too.

Don’t waste the incredible opportunity you have during the “golden years” to prepare your children for adolescence.