Taryn
I don't know how old she is but my gilrs are almost 11 yrs and in the 5th grade. i have to say last yr (before any mention of divorce) was a terrible yr for them. Homework issues , backtalking me like crazy!! however, i think that may have been a stage they were going thru. this yr is sooo much easier. even with the pending divorce. they are much more responsible and watch their mouths a little better. altho there are times when they gang up on me and i just want to run away!!!

i'm not sure how long this reprieve will last for us as like you said - the teen yrs are coming up quickly but for now i think that was just a stage. hopefully with yours it is too.

i really don't have any advice for you as i am just going day to day here my self except to be consistent!! i fail at that myself even tho i know better.

good luck.