<p>Boys and girls move through the tween years very differently.</p> <p>They handle friendships, express emotions, and start testing their independence each in their own ways. And if you don't know what to expect, it's easy to misread what's going on.</p> <p>In this episode, the third in our tween series, I share what the research says about how tween boys and girls differ and what I saw firsthand as a therapist and school counselor. You'll hear about friendship patterns, emotional expression, academics, and what it looks like when your tween starts wanting more space.</p> <p>Take what fits your child and leave what doesn't. When you understand what's underneath their behavior, you can respond in a way that supports what they need.</p> <p>For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/397</p> <p>The post <a href="https://lessdramamoremama.com/parenting-tween-boys-vs-girls/">Parenting Tween Boys vs Girls: What’s Different and Why It Matters – 397</a> appeared first on <a href="https://lessdramamoremama.com">Less Drama More Mama</a>.</p>