Parenting Articles – for Parents of Teenagers and Tweens

Parenting Teenagers

These parenting articles help you teach your teenager/tween how to deal with bullies, healthy eating, and peer pressure. Learn which parenting styles work best for behavior problems.

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  Is Your Child Ready to Start Earning Money? 

  From the time kids can speak, they start asking for things. You walk through a store and they want this or that. Now is the time to teach your child the value of money. Read more »

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  Is Your Child Ready to Start Working? 

  Many preteens begin showing interest in getting a job of some sort. Here are some pros and cons to keep in mind when it comes to your child and work. Read more »

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  Keeping Teenagers Busy After School 

  Getting kids involved in after school activities can keep them occupied (and out of trouble) and develop interests. Read more »

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  Kids at the Mall 

  Its popular for kids to hang out at the mall or local shopping center. It may seem harmless but there are problems that parents should understand. Read more »

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  Kids Health and Young Teens 

  Maintaining your child's health as they grow can be a complex task. Once your child becomes a teenager there are several new health issues to deal with. Read more »

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  Kids Safety at Home 

  Are there times when your young teen wants to stay home alone? If so,it's a good idea for parents to have a good understanding about home safety issues. Read more »

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  Let Those Feelings Out 

  Let's face it, kids have a lot on their minds. While keeping their feelings bottled up is anything but healthy, getting them to open up is often difficult. Read more »

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  Lights! Camera! Make Up! 

  There is something about makeup that appeals to just about every girl! When should you start letting her wear make-up? Read more »

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  Listening 101 

  Want to get your tweens and twins to become better listeners? Find out what parents can do. Read more »

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  Making Sure There's Actual Sleep at a Sleepover 

  You probably figured they named it "sleepover" for a reason, but you've probably realized that this isn't always the case. Here are some parenting guidelines. Read more »

Help for Parents of Teenagers

The experts provide effective parenting tips to make the tween and teenage years go more smoothly for the whole family. Cyber bullying and peer pressure can get serious in middle school and high school, but you’ll learn what signs to watch for and how to best prepare teens/tweens. Get feedback on parenting styles, like using positive discipline, to deal with sibling rivalry and other behavior problems. Our parenting tips and articles share how to best keep an eye on kids’ health, because parents often can’t be there to monitor what teenagers and tweens are eating.