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

Nov 2, 2009

Thanksgiving Crafts for Tweens

In: Parenting Tweens (general)

Here are some easy craft ideas for tweens to make for the Thanksgiving holiday. more...

Oct 30, 2009

How Not to Embarrass Your Tween

In: Tween Communication

Tweens are often embarrassed by parents because it is the nature of this age group to feel this way. Learn how to be a cool parent (and still be in charge) instead. more...

Oct 15, 2009

Helping Tweens Overcome Stress