It can be difficult to get your tween to disconnect from technology and move to get some exercise. Most often, they'd rather play a video game, watch a movie, or chat with friends on social media. Having at least one activity
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After Christmas, What’s Next?
by Margot F. December 16th, 2024 | Preschool, SocialHoliday Survival Guide for Parents of Infants
by Marnie Bii December 9th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalHow to Tell Someone You Want to Exchange a Gift
by Sam P. December 2nd, 2024 | Communication, Teen Perspective, TeensTweens Helping Out With Thanksgiving
by T Akery November 25th, 2024 | Tweens
5 Tips on Handling the Holidays: Tweens
by Lori Sciame December 18th, 2023| Seasonal, TweensPresents...food...concerts...decorations...religious observances...parties...pageants...and STRESS. The hype surrounding the holidays begins around November 1, and the frenzy doesn't end until after January 1. This makes for a LONG holiday season. Adults have experience dealing with the holiday blitz; however, children have a
Morning Routines: Keep Tweens on Track
by YPI Editors September 4th, 2023| Seasonal, Tweens
Tween years usually mark the start of middle school. Many middle schools have a start time that is earlier than elementary school, which equals an even earlier start to the day. Depending on your child's sleep pattern, an earlier start also may equal a grouchier start. However, once the earlier
Tweens and Hectic Schedules
by Kimberly Hays January 2nd, 2023| Seasonal, Tweens
Tweens can have hectic schedules with school, sports, and other extracurricular activities. They can become totally exhausted, not to mention you, too. Keeping up with our adult work and family is tough enough, but we have to find a balance that works, so that everyone isn’t frazzled and stressed. Follow
Tweens: Water Fun that Doesn’t Tax Parents
by Michele July 9th, 2018| Seasonal, Tweens
Tweens are at that lovely/awkward stage in childhood. They aren't little enough to want to play in the sprinklers or kiddie pool. They also aren't old enough to drive to the beach or have friends that are old enough to bring them. So, how's a tween to have some water
How to Help Your Tween Survive No TV Week
by Michele April 30th, 2018| Seasonal, Tweens
If you're a tween reading this article, you probably have the answer already. It's easy to survive No TV Week. Simply use your tablet. Or phone. Or laptop. However, that isn't the point of No TV Week. And the actual title of the week is No Screen Week. Now, how
Tweens: Get Them Biking
by Michele August 25th, 2016| Seasonal, Tweens
Perhaps the title of this article should be, "How to Get Them Biking?" Many kids enjoy biking when they are elementary aged. It gives them a small amount of independence whether it is riding up and down the driveway, to the end of the street and back, or all the
Back to School Shopping, Tween-Style
by Michele August 18th, 2016| Seasonal, Tweens
During the tween years you may see an evolution in back to school prep. As you enter the tween years, your tween may be reminding you about the new outfit he needs for the first day of school. But as your tween gets closer to the teen years, he may
Your Tween and the Heat of Summer
by Michele July 28th, 2016| Seasonal, Tweens
One of the benefits of being the parent of a tween is that he is on the cusp of making responsible decisions. You might be able to leave your tween home alone for 15 minutes. He can make a sandwich and clean up on his own. However, he still doesn't
Summer Fun for Tweens- A Picnic
by Michele July 21st, 2016| Seasonal, Tweens
It's mid-July, and quite likely your tween is bored. No, she doesn't want to return to school with its early wakeups and homework assignments, but the long days of summer are beginning to feel very long. You're tired of seeing her in front of a screen, she's tired of being
Tweens: Safety with Water
by Michele June 23rd, 2016| Seasonal, Tweens
Summer is upon us, which for many means it's swimming season. Whether you have access to a pool (in your yard or elsewhere) or make regular trips to the beach or lake, it's important to review water safety rules with your tween. Of course, as an all-knowing tween, your child
Tweens & Gardening: Do They Mix?
by Michele June 16th, 2016| Seasonal, Tweens
If you've been reading the articles this week, you've seen that the theme is gardening. As I contemplated gardening and the tween age group, I did wonder, Do they mix?
I apologize for my ambivalence, but my answer is maybe. It really depends on two things. First, it depends on your
I apologize for my ambivalence, but my answer is maybe. It really depends on two things. First, it depends on your