Parenting Tweens

Christmas shopping for a 12-year-old? Get Christmas gift ideas for pre-teen girls. Find out what gifts to buy for a 12-year-old girl and get gift ideas for a 12-year-old.

Nov 25, 2009 - Mia Carter

The key to shopping for tweens and teens is to give them items that reflect their interests and their desire to appear mature.

Oct 30, 2009 - Susan Caplan

Children with December birthdays often think they're cheated out of a real party. With preparations already going on, why not make the birthday part of the holiday?

Oct 4, 2009 - Doris Keeler

There are many options when choosing a cell phone plan for a tween. Consider a pre-paid plan as a way to save money and to teach tweens accountability for their phone use

Sep 3, 2009 - Joanne LaSpina

Much is said about teens and societal problems. People can't help but wonder how things get that way. Time to stop and take a look at the training ground for teenage!

Aug 7, 2009 - Hildra Tague

Assigning meal preparation tasks to tweens can be beneficial for everyone involved, but it does take some initial time and patience while they learn.

Aug 2, 2009 - Sharon Russell

Tweens too young for babysitting solo? Earn money and learn babysitting skills as a mother's helper.

Jul 5, 2009 - Genna Cockerham

The "tween" years, which fall between the ages of eight and twelve, can often be challenging for both parent and child.

Jun 30, 2009 - Leigh Vozzella

Parents may need to prepare tweens for the inevitability of staying home alone. Review the family rules and provide a checklist in order to keep kids safe in the house.

May 13, 2009 - Karen Plumley

A study that correlated video game playing to improved laparoscopic surgery is the tip of the iceberg regarding positive effects of video games.

Apr 28, 2009 - Karen Whiting

Summer is an excellent time to teach kids the things they don't learn in school. It's also a time for parents to learn about their kids - and that can be tough.

Apr 23, 2009 - Kelly Konrad

Fans of the series by Stephenie Meyer will enjoy exploring the supernatural realm with these character-inspired games and activities.

Mar 25, 2009 - Susan Caplan

Too old for pinatas, but young enough to want a party? Give your daughter and her friends a taste of fame- fancy food, crazy clothes, red carpet, paparazzi and all!

Mar 10, 2009 - Heidi Griffin

The Internet can be a dangerous place for children, as it has become a stomping ground for pedophiles that lurk in chat rooms awaiting their prey.

Jan 22, 2009 - Charlina Stewart

Hot cocoa is a fun treat for children and tweens to warm up with on a chilly day. Make it healthier with Hot Chocolate recipes that use healthier ingredients.

Dec 27, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

Healthier holiday trail mix recipes can be made by mixing up your own special trail mix concoction or gorp. Choosing healthy ingredients makes for a healthier mix.

Dec 27, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

Many people wish that the Christmas Spirit could last all year. This simple craft is a great way to give a handmade or handcrafted gift filled with Christmas Spirit.

Dec 19, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

A Wish Tree is a wonderful concept promoted by Peace Activist Yoko Ono. The idea of writing and sharing wishes is a meaningful tradition you can share with your children.

Dec 18, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

Mixing up your own trail mix or gorp instead of buying prepackaged trail mixes is a great way to watch the ingredients and ensure you have a healthy holiday trail mix.

Dec 18, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

While most tween girls enjoy slumber parties, some shy girls will need reassurance and help from their parents before heading for a sleepover.

Nov 16, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Instead of buying the prepackaged trail mixes, mix your own healthy trail mix or gorp. These recipes are great for sport snacks, school parties and easy holiday gifts.

Nov 5, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

Choosing non food treats and non candy treasures are an easy way for parents to ensure their children get healthy treats for their Halloween and Halloween parties.

Oct 25, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

Finding and serving healthy and healthier Halloween food treats to their children is now easier for parents due to the growing awareness of the need to promote health.

Oct 24, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

The change of seasons is a perfect time to add a few key pieces of clothing to a summer wardrobe. Here are some great ideas to add more wear to summer fashions.

Oct 9, 2008 - Renee Haswell

Giving a child an allowance teaches valuable money skills which translate to numerous life lessons. These lessons help prepare tweens for the road to adulthood.

Oct 2, 2008 - Christin Aitchison

Tweens today are living in an eco-friendly world. Water conservation should be at the top of their list. Involve them in this fun challenge and raise their awareness!

Sep 26, 2008 - Christin Aitchison

Here are a few tips for parenting children between the ages of 10 and 13. Being a parent of a tween requires both common sense and a special skill set.

Sep 6, 2008 - Laural Ronk

Motivating pre-teens and tweens to read can be difficult. Adolescents can be coaxed into reading independently, and find that they enjoy it. The key is to find a hook

Aug 24, 2008 - Alice Bowman

Children, tweens and teens who play outdoor summer sports are at risk of getting overheated and dehydrated, if they do not have enough heat and water breaks.

Aug 18, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

Tweens is a loose term to describe youngsters between the ages of eight and twelve. It is at this age that a child begins to grow up and develop more mature interests.

Jun 20, 2008 - Debbie Roome

Friendships are important to all children. As children approach adolescence, belonging to a group often become the most important element of their lives.

Jun 19, 2008 - Anju Mootilal

Teaching a child about gratitude and to be thankful when they are young can have a long-lasting effect for the child on maintaining a positive outlook on life .

Apr 18, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

Girls are often influenced to dress older than their age. Here are some tips for parents to help their daughters develop trendy, yet age appropriate style.

Apr 5, 2008 - Pamela DeLoatch

Strengthen your mother daughter relationship with these easy and fun activities for Mother's Day or any other day of the year.

Mar 29, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

As children get prepare to enter the teenage years, they are asking to stay home alone or to go out without adult supervision. How do you know if your child is ready?

Mar 25, 2008 - Pamela DeLoatch

Finding the right role models for your kids will shape who they become. Parents, as well as other adults in the lives of youth, play critical roles.

Feb 25, 2008 - Scott Mayes

Learn how to communicate and get along with your tweens, and still keep your cool. Discover helpful communications tips for tween-age children, and save your sanity.

Dec 10, 2007 - Patricia Simone

Somewhere between "Barbie as Rapunzel" and "Thelma and Louise" are movies that moms and daughters can both enjoy for some great bonding time.

Nov 30, 2007 - Pamela DeLoatch

You can teach an older child who is still unable to stay dry in bed every night to use their head to beat their problem by themselves.

Nov 30, 2007 - Ruth Wickham

Blogging is extremely popular with the younger generations. Blogs can be both disturbing and helpful in giving parents a glimpse into their child's mind.

Jul 6, 2007 - Kirsten Locke

Brain development at 12 changes personalities, behaviour and even thinking. Parents think kids have turned bad. Tweens are afraid their parents are right.

Jul 3, 2007 - Linda Clement

Tweens desire respect and increased independence. Parents want chores done. How to help everyone win.

Jul 2, 2007 - Christine Alcott

What if the communication problems between children and parents were not an aversion on the child's part to talking to you, but something else entirely?

Jun 2, 2007 - L. McBee

Body language speaks volumes, particularly to unwanted attention. All teens should know how to repel unwanted advances, long before they become physical.

May 30, 2007 - Linda Clement

If your child is entering middle school in the fall, now is the time to think about preparing for the change.

May 1, 2007 - Susan Carney

Who did it and What Can We Do? are the first questions that parents ask when their child confronts a bullying situation.

Mar 29, 2007 - Kathy A. Stump

Parenting twin tweens can bring it's own set of difficult challenges and rewards. Individual friends, belongings and talents are important to reduce competition in twins.

Mar 21, 2007 - Sandra Williams

Barbara Coloroso's book is among many books and news items currently discussing this life-and-death issue.

Mar 9, 2007 - Kathy A. Stump

In a culture that seems to put girls down at every turn, how can we help girls stay confident and strong?

Mar 6, 2007 - Susan Carney