Jess is in year 8 this year and has been placed in the selective class (ie, the class for the smarty-bums, lol). She really enjoys it. Last year she was bored with the work as she finished it too quickly. Now it's a bit more of a challenge, though she is handling the work very well. She also joined a 'Social Justice Committee'. It's some committee where the kids do things to help the community (their first task when Jess joined was to sell lollipops for the heart foundation).
She still has the attitude, though has settled a bit. I think her being happier in school does help. A book that was recommended to me is a great help - 'The Princess Bitchface Syndrome' by Michael Carr-Gregg. I've mentioned the author and this book numerous times in the minti site - he is a leading pyschologist specialising in the problems of teens. His website is www.michaelcarr-gregg.com.au
The worse time for Jess mood wise is when her period is due. Talk about class A b*** ! lol. When we do get into arguments I usually tell her to go to her room and chill out for a while. Once we've both calmed down, we talk about it. | 
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