Parenting Tweens: Advice for parents of kids between 8-12 from bullies and mean girls to balancing down-time with homework and after-school activities, testing independence to puberty, high school and peer pressure.

If you are looking for ways to better communicate with your tween, learn about the adolescent culture, or see the latest in tween trends, welcome!

Tweens are 9- to 12-year-olds. Find advice on how to help your tween deal with things like being a latchkey kid, how to deal with situations in school, making new friends, or learning to be confident with who they are.

There are also unwanted demands on our tweens, such as peer pressure. Of course, there are responsibilities that help a tween grow. Find out what chores your tween is able to handle at this age, along with instilling values and family structure. Take time to participate in a with your thoughts and feelings about raising tweens.

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Denise Oliveri

Jun 29, 2009

Getting Ready for Middle School

In: Tween Communication

There is much excitement when it comes to transitioning from elementary school to middle school. There can also be some apprehension. Make sure tweens are ready. more...

Jun 17, 2009

Texting Etiquette for Tweens

In: Adolescent Culture

Because texting is so common in society today, it's important to teach tweens the proper etiquette when using cell phones. Here are some rules for good manners. more...

Jun 10, 2009

Team vs. Individual Sports for Tweens