10 year old boy gifts

For 10-year-olds, friendships will begin to take center stage as they grow more independent. Getty Images Ten-year-old children are experiencing a natural need to have some distance from parents and family and are gravitating toward more social activities with peers. For parents who are used to being the center of their child's universe, this can be somewhat disconcerting.

Team sports are a great way for your kid to make friends, learn about group dynamics, and build character. However, they can also be a pain in the neck. Organizing players takes time, as does driving to the sports court or field, and equipment can be expensive.

Active kids are happier adults As kids grow older, it can be disheartening to see the fun of your child's bike-riding and ball-kicking being replaced by video gaming, watching TV or spending time alone in their room.

Kids who are 6 to 12 years old need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence, and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle.

Tween Truth or Dare Sit down with your Tween and come up with 10 truth questions and 10 dare questions. This keeps the game under control and tame but fun. Place the 10 truth into a separate basket to the 10 dare. Gather the party guests and ask them to sit in a circle.