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Talking sexting with your teen in light of a political scandal
When you first learned about “sexting,” you had a talk with you tween and/or teen, right? RIGHT? You talked about good choices and appropriate behaviors, right? RIGHT? Even though you thought it was a...
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7 Popular Halloween costumes for tweens
Here's your chance to show your tween that you know all about the hottest Halloween costume trends this year. Go ahead and give it a try! At first, your tween will probably deny that you still have...
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Popular virtual worlds for tweens and teens
Virtual worlds allow players to immerse themselves in a fantasy world where they can design their own avatar, conquer enemies, complete quests, purchase merchandise and socialize with friends. Learn...
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5 Holiday gift ideas for tweens
Tweens can be difficult to shop for as they've outgrown many toys, but are too young for most items geared toward teens. Check out these holiday gift ideas your tween will love. Harry Potter and the...
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Popular holiday gifts for tween boys
Tween boys are difficult group when it comes to finding the perfect holiday gift, but we've rounded up several holiday gift ideas for this hard-to-shop-for age. From a building game to a brand new...
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Popular holiday gifts for tween girls
The hottest holiday gifts for tween girls this year include mismatched accessories, a pocket-sized video game, an expensive doll, something that looks like candy -- but isn't -- and a famous cat. If...
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Best iTunes music for kids and tweens
Music is an essential part of an older child’s development, just as it is with toddlers and preschoolers. But with influential ears listening to every word, which albums are age-appropriate for kids...
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Television as a conversation starter
When your children reach their tweens, finding the right way to initiate conversation can suddenly feel awkward. Whether the topic is teen pregnancy, homosexuality, divorce or drug/alcohol abuse, there...
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Middle school horror stories
Real moms share the horrifying middle school experiences their children have encountered. Brace yourself for some shocking true stories! Real moms share the horrifying middle school experiences their...
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How to help your tween lose weight
Childhood obesity is a dangerous and, unfortunately, a widespread problem. If your tween is suffering with his/her weight, it's important to encourage your child to adopt healthy eating and exercise...
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Shopping for her first bra
It was just yesterday that you were picking out diapers and now you are shopping for her first bra. Your little girl is becoming a woman and bra shopping can be stressful for both of you. Follow these...
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Is your child ready to stay home without a babysitter?
Can your child stay home alone without you arranging for a sitter to come? SheKnows offers some tips to help you determine if your child is ready to stay home without a babysitter. Can your child stay...
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Battling a moody tween
Some parents may think that major moodiness doesn’t surface in full force until the teenage years, but tweens can definitely push the patience when it comes to moody outbursts. Why are kids moody? Some...
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Raising an activist child
All of a sudden, your preteen son refuses to drink from plastic water bottles and recites information about water bottle usage and environmental impact, then asks to listen to NPR. Your adolescent...
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Parenting Guru: How available are you?
What’s the radical way to parent your tween or teen? Being unconditionally loving and accepting, says Dr. John Duffy, author of The Available Parent: Radical Optimism for Raising Teens and Tweens. That...
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Elementary school to middle school: What moms need to know
There's a big difference between elementary school and middle school. In fact, many moms will tell you that middle school was harder than high school. So what should you tell your child to be prepared...
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Tweens guide to wearing colored jeans
The colored jeans trend is bigger than ever this year, and that goes for all ages. If your tween daughter is anxious to get in on this look, she can, but the rules are a little different for young...
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Give your middle-schooler more freedom
Middle school is a big jump for kids. Whether they start in 6th grade or 7th, the scene in middle school is completely different than in elementary school. Many parents struggle with letting go just a...
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Best Halloween costumes for tweens and teens
Movies and video games definitely inspire the best Halloween costumes for tweens and teens. Katniss Everdeen With the popularity of The Hunger Games this year, it's no wonder that Katniss Everdeen is a...
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Mean girls, tween girls: What parents can do
It starts young. Your child comes home crying because Susie ditched her to play with Annie at recess. She told her that what she wanted to play was "stupid." The next day, they are back to being BFFs...
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