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.

In: Tween Communication

Sexting is a way to use a cell phone to flirt with others. Because of the attention it has gained, tweens are doing it, too. Find out how to control it in the family. more...

Nov 22, 2009

Easy Microwave S'mores Recipe for Tweens

In: Parenting Tweens (general)

S'mores are not only great for camping trips and when the weather turns cold, but can be enjoyed any time. Teach teens make these snacks using a super easy recipe. more...

Nov 14, 2009

Rules for Tweens Who Play Video Games