So DD is 9 (10 in Feb) and started puberty about a year ago.

Only now is her mood swings starting to become a problem. She is starting to speak rude towards DH and I. When she is rude, the both of us say to her 'Please dont talk to me now. You are being rude and we will talk later' This often gives DD the chance to go into her room or jump on the laptop and have some free time on her own - which DH and I both beleive it is important.

The other thing that is REALLY becoming an issue is she knows EVERYYYYYYYYTHINGGGGGGG - we cannot correct her, we are both wrong. It kinda makes us laugh (when shes not around of course) but infront of her we let the subject go.

Last night while shopping she was being rude to DH. I even pulled her up and said something to her. I asked why she was being rude. The response I got was 'Well everyone else is rude to me' which DH and I were not. We generally give her space when we can sense her moods are a bit crazy. Poor DH has no idea how it affects women, but I have just said to him to let her be and I will deal with it.

I dont want this to be an issue between DH and I. And we both keep saying she's only 9 - what on earth is she going to be like when she is 13

With our 2nd bub on the way I know we are going to have our hands full but it would be nice to hear how some of you dealt with this stage or any suggestions. DD is active, and has extra curricular activities such as music class and sports that she attends already so is this really just one of those stages you have to just ride out or is there something I can do to help her?

We are not going to see a counsellor or therapist as this is a normal stage - so please do not suggest this.

TIA