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Archives for Tweens

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The Literal Aspergian Child

by C. Finkbeiner May 21st, 2015| Special Needs, Tweens
It was a blazing summer afternoon. My son and I were driving to pick up my husband from work. There was no air conditioner in the car, so we had the windows open and the music loud. Just me and my boy out for a cruise. Just before we
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3 Behaviors to Discourage in Your Tween

by Lori Sciame May 7th, 2015| Behavior, Tweens
Despite a parent's best intentions, a tween can begin to display unsavory behaviors.  The best way to deal with this problem is by discouraging the specific behavior(s) instead of taking the "he will grow out of it" approach.

Intervention works. A caring parent can assist her tween by discouraging inappropriate
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Choose Friends Wisely

by Ronald A. Rowe April 30th, 2015| Social, Tweens
The Tweenage years are a crucial time of social development.  10-12 year olds are discovering the broader world outside and struggle to find their place in it.  Your child will have to make a number of choices concerning their social circles and status during the Jr. High years.  And
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How to End the School Year on a Positive Note

by Lori Sciame April 23rd, 2015| School, Tweens
The end of the school year looms on the horizon. Your tween has taken dozens of tests, completed scores of homework assignments, and read lots of school related material. And you, the parent, have packed a ton of lunches, written countless notes, and attended a myriad of school events.
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Earth Day Swap Meet for Tweens

by Ronald A. Rowe April 16th, 2015| Seasonal, Tweens
It can be tough to get Middle Schoolers excited about anything other than pop stars and video games.  Tweens are bombarded with so many options that are forcing them to focus on anything other than that which is required for school and that which seems like fun can be
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An Old Adult Looks at Young Adult Entertainment

by Ronald A. Rowe April 2nd, 2015| Entertainment, Tweens
I think I have read more Young Adult books and seen more Young Adult movies now that I am an… old adult… than I ever did when I was myself a member of that audience.  I want to know what my children are reading and watching.  And I can
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How Hormones Affect a Tween’s Behavior

by Lori Sciame March 26th, 2015| Behavior, Tweens
As early as age 9, a young person's body begins the process of puberty. This amazing journey towards adulthood begins when the body's glands secrete hormones.  It's this rise in hormones that prompts growth and sexual maturation.

Hormones can also be responsible for altering your child's behavior. Not only do
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How to Start a Tween Reading

by Ronald A. Rowe March 19th, 2015| Entertainment, Tweens
Do whatever is popular.  That is generally spectacularly bad advice.  But when it comes to reading and Tweens, that just may be the way to go.  If you have a Tween who is not overly enthusiastic about reading, try getting him or her to try the latest fad in
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4 Party Themes for Tweens

by Lori Sciame March 12th, 2015| Social, Tweens
Children transform into social butterflies once their tween years hit.  They begin to see friendships as much more important, and they look for ways to feel that they belong to a group.  One way to assist your child with fitting in involves hosting a party for his or her
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Signs Your Tween Can Stay Home Alone

by Lori Sciame February 26th, 2015| Tweens
You love your child.  This translates into worrying about every aspect of his or her life.  You worry about everything from providing enough nutritional foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, to stewing over whether he or she gets enough sleep.

One area that causes parents a great deal of concern
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How to Raise a Socially-Conscious Tween

by R. Carnavale February 19th, 2015| Social, Tweens
Raising your tween to be socially conscious will help your child become more compassionate and helpful to others as your tween becomes more aware of the problems that members of your local community and the global community face on a day-to-day basis. If your tween is a socially-conscious young
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Tween Dating: An Introduction

by Ronald A. Rowe February 5th, 2015| Social, Tweens
Dating.  It’s a topic most parents hoped to avoid a little longer.  But here you are, with a tween at home and all around her friends are “dating” classmates.  And there’s this boy in math class…

Take a deep breath.  It may not be as bad as you think.  Then
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