First of all, we need to start with a quick parenting update- your tween will not want to use the word playdate. Playdates are for little kids. However, don't let terminology confuse you. Your tween very much
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3 Ways to Bring Children into the Kitchen
by Joe Lawrence November 11th, 2024 | Preschool, SeasonalPlaydates for Toddlers- Maybe
by YPI Editors November 4th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SocialTeen’s Perspective on Fall Entertainment
by Sam P. October 28th, 2024 | Teen Perspective, TeensPlaydates for Tweens? Yes, Please
by YPI Editors October 21st, 2024 | Social, Tweens
TV as Family Entertainment: Tweens
by YPI Editors September 16th, 2024| Entertainment, TweensThe tween years can become the time when your child wants to be out of the house or with friends on weekend nights. So, those family movie nights you enjoyed during the elementary years may be fewer
The Terrible Tween Years?
by Michele August 19th, 2024| Communication, TweensYour tween wants to be a teenager so very badly. It seems that the world of a teen is much more exciting- able to go to more places on their own, later bedtimes, driver's licenses, dating. Yes, it is an exciting
Listening Rules for Tweens with Earbuds or Headphones
by Michele July 15th, 2024| Behavior, TweensEarbuds. Headphones. They are everywhere. It's not just a tween problem. Take a walk down any city street, and you'll see a multitude of people walking with either one or both ears hosting an earbud. From shoppers to joggers to
Tweens Need to Be Seen and Heard
by Michele June 10th, 2024| Social, TweensWhen I was a child and through my teen years, I would sometimes hear at the dinner table the old saying, "Children should be seen and not heard." (Now, I'm not of an age that it was a common way of
Respect & Tweens: Reciprocity & Patience
by Michele May 6th, 2024| Behavior, TweensI cannot stress this enough, the tween years can be hard. For everyone involved. Out of the pre-college parenting years, I think middle school is the hardest. The kids are trying to figure out where they fit, are dealing with hormonal
Home Alone: A New Experience
by Michele April 1st, 2024| Safety, TweensSomewhere during the middle school years your child may want to stay home alone. Whether it be while you run a quick trip to the grocery store or for a short period of time between the end of the school day
Family Activities to Keep Your Tween Healthy
by Kimberly Hays February 26th, 2024| Seasonal, TweensIt 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
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
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Work as a Team
by YPI Editors November 20th, 2023| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, TweensIt's the day of parent-teacher conferences. You arrive a few minutes early and are waiting in the hallway for your turn. You enter the room calm and ready to chat. (If you didn't do both of these things, be sure to
