Sometimes pre-teens seem very grown-up and sometimes they act way below their years.

Either way, don't assume that big changes like moving house, spliting up and the arrival of a new baby will be easy for you child. What's on your pre-teen's mind? The only way to find out is to talk it over.

• Splitting Up: What's On Your Pre-Teen's Mind?
• Talking About Separation With Your Pre-Teen
• Will Pre-Teen Step-Siblings Get Along?
• Unmarried Fathers’ Rights
  
  
• They Lived Happily Ever After? Stepfamily Myths
• 9-13 Yr-Olds: Helping Step-Siblings Get On
• Preparing Pre-Teens For A New Brother Or Sister
• Pre-Teens: Coming To Terms With A New Baby
  
  
• Ask Our Experts: Moving An 11 Yr-Old Abroad
• More Advice On Communicating With Your Pre-Tee
• Support Organisations: Divorce & Separation
• Support Organisations: Single Parents