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Tweens & Teens
Hormones, independence, and peer pressure are only a few pre-teen and teen challenges. Let us help you with this journey.
It may not seem that long ago that you were dropping your child off for the first day of school. Now as a tween or teen parent, you face new challenges with kids finding their own voice and independence. As a parent finding the right balance of when to let go and when to stand firm is not always easy.
Tween & Teen Articles
Tweens & Teens
Talking with Teens About Vaping
Learn how to talk to your tweens and teens about vaping and smoking.
Tweens & Teens
How to Stop Bullying and Cyberbullying
What to do when your child is being bullied - or is a bully.
Tweens & Teens
Making a Family Calendar
Keeping up with teen schedules can keep the entire family busy.
Tweens & Teens
How to Stop Rude Tween Behavior
Tired of rude teen behavior? Here's how to stop it!
Tweens & Teens
Positive Parenting Techniques with Teens
What can I do about my unruly teen?
Tweens & Teens
Hygiene Tips for Teens & Tweens
Help keep your kids on track with their personal hygiene.
Tweens & Teens
Setting Boundaries for Teen Behavior
Ten tips to stop rude teen behavior like backtalking, slamming doors, and more.
Kids
Raise a More Confident Child
It’s never too early or too late to build confidence in your child.
Parents
Screen Time in a COVID World
Learn ways to manage screen time during COVID.
Parents
Making a Family COVID Emergency Plan
Five practical steps to help protect your home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Kids
Sibling Rivalry in Children and Teens
Siblings can be the best of friends but there will also always be a little sibling rivalry.
Kids
Healthy Meals for Kids
Raising your kids with healthy eating habits doesn’t have to be hard.
Parents
Family Balance During COVID-19
Finding peace and family connections is more important than ever.
Parents
10 Tips for Learning at Home
Tips to make learning at home a success.
Kids
Gun Safety for Kids
Learn about gun safety to protect entire family.
Kids
Kids & Mental Health: Anxiety, Stress, Depression & More
Understanding and supporting your child's mental health.
Parents
Parenting Stress and Self-Care
Parenting is the best job - and the hardest. Find tips to help you manage it all.
Kids
Special Care for Special Kids
Parenting a child with special needs brings changes, challenges, and joy.
Kids
Talking to Your Child about Safety
Strangers are not the only danger.
Toddlers
Water Safety for Kids
Water safety is important inside, outside, and all around the home.
Parents
Weathering COVID-19
Change is stressful even in good times, but when routines are disrupted it can make life really hard.
Kids
Fathers Matter
Dads make a difference!
Tweens & Teens
Understanding Your Teen
Sometimes parents forget what it was like to be a teen. Putting yourself in your teen's shoes can help solve some family challenges.
More about your teen