10 (More) Tales to Talk About (Vol.2)

Kids who reach the "tween" years (8-12) experience enormous shifts in their physical, emotional and cognitive development. While some children look in the mirror and see height and strength changes, others may experience awkwardness, clumsiness, weight gain and other characteristics that may make them feel less than "normal" when they compare themselves to their friends. It's the time for comparisons. They'll attempt to determine if they are as fast, smart, strong, tall, coordinated, etc. For some, this can be scary. Even though kids begin to look to their friends and the internet for many answers, they are very much in need of parental guidance and support. It's the time to discover the world and ask a 'zillion' questions. Finding the best answers is important to them and to you. "I'm too short! . . . will I get taller? Why do they have a bigger house than ours? I lost the game . . . why am I such a loser? It's all about your childs' social awareness. Parents can help to form this 'social landscape' by sharing good answers to these very good questions. "10 Tales to Talk About" Vol. 1 and 2, offers important topics that you'll want to share with them. Each short tale will stimulate a conversation that is designed to shed some light on the complicated world around us. They can try to learn the answers to their questions from friends, from their devices, or most preferably from you! They are most definitely . . . 10 Tales to Talk About.

Kids who reach the "tween" years (8-12) experience enormous shifts in their physical, emotional and cognitive development. While some children look in the mirror and see height and strength changes, others may experience awkwardness, clumsiness, weight gain and other characteristics that may make them feel less than "normal" when they compare themselves to their friends. It's the time for comparisons. They'll attempt to determine if they are as fast, smart, strong, tall, coordinated, etc. For some, this can be scary. Even though kids begin to look to their friends and the internet for many answers, they are very much in need of parental guidance and support. It's the time to discover the world and ask a 'zillion' questions. Finding the best answers is important to them and to you. "I'm too short! . . . will I get taller? Why do they have a bigger house than ours? I lost the game . . . why am I such a loser? It's all about your childs' social awareness. Parents can help to form this 'social landscape' by sharing good answers to these very good questions. "10 Tales to Talk About" Vol. 1 and 2, offers important topics that you'll want to share with them. Each short tale will stimulate a conversation that you can share together, that is designed to shed some light on the complicated world around us. They can try to learn the answers to their questions from friends, from their devices, or most preferably from you! They are most definitely . . . 10 Tales to Talk About.

Bob is a native of Northwest Ohio and celebrates with his beautiful wife Mary, their 50th wedding anniversary in January 2024. Together they have been blessed with three amazing sons and six incredible grandchildren. Bob has earned degrees in science and English from the University of Toledo in 1973. Shortly afterward, he served as Pres./CEO of his own manufacturing business for nearly 45 years. Bob now enjoys retirement and is able to more earnestly pursue several of his lifelong hobbies. Through the years these have included aviation, photography, boating, piano, travel, as well as church and charitable related activities . . . just to name a few. Bob has also enjoyed creative writing since his early college days. After 50+ years, he's accumulated over 100+ works for both young and old and is now encouraged by many to share via publication. Look for additional volumes in the months ahead! Until then, Bob would love to hear your comments and sends to you his sincere thanks for your support! bobsulier.com