Time will always keep moving. Kids grow and age just as parents do and soon you will find yourself in a foggy place. Your baby boy has grown out of childhood but hasn’t quite reached the teen years. Preteen hormones and growth spurts are a daily occurrence and can leave you at your wits end with his changing moods. Don’t give up hope, this time may be challenging to navigate but it’s also thrilling to see the man your son will become.

As he begins fifth or sixth grade your son will likely be given more responsibilities. He may take on a paper route or patrol duties at school. He could become more heavily involved in a sports team. All of these things will eat up his time and energies, so don’t be surprised if he begins to balk at some point. He may tell you that he just wants to be a kid again, free from responsibilities.

This is simply natural and can often be overcome with encouraging words and displays of gratitude. Try not to come down too heavy on him, guide him towards manhood with positive talks and expressed pride.

Gaming is a hobby that can overtake the mind and time of preteen boys. Hours upon hours of time can be spent at the TV or the computer workstation desk immersed in a virtual world. Be on the look out for signs that his hobby has become too much for him or exerts influence on other areas of his life. Place limits on gaming if it will help.

When growth happens so quickly, boys will need new clothing and accessories more often. They may also be developing more opinions on their wardrobe and not appreciate your input. Take them shopping with you and buy two sets of everything, one to fit now and a larger set to fit later. Whatever can be adjusted or worn large should be upgraded to men’s sizes, such as socks and coats. Let him pick from a selection of men’s watches and he’ll have a new tool for time management.

Growth spurts can also result in muscle pain and coordination problems. Allow him plenty of time to keep at his favorite sports and burn off energy. If he isn’t into team sports, things like cycling, swimming and weight lifting are easy to get into and tone those new muscles. Make it something you can do together. Buying mountain bike and exercise gear and trying them out with your son is bound to be an adventure.

To effectively parent your son through this bumpy time in his life, you need to pay attention and make an effort. Get involved in positive ways and be encouraging. That way he’ll always know that you love him.

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