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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
As Summer Draws Near
by Michele May 12th, 2016| School, Tweens
For students who get a traditional summer break, the school year is coming to an end. As a former teacher, I can assure you that the excitement is prominent on both sides of the equation. There's something gratifying in seeing all of the growth that has been accomplished during the
Go Take a Hike!
by Michele May 5th, 2016| Entertainment, Tweens
I've always hiked with my kids, which made hiking a natural choice when they were tweens. Even if it isn't something that you regularly do with your family, I'd suggest taking your tweens on a hike. Why take a hike? Let me count the reasons.
Hiking is a great family activity.
Hiking is a great family activity.
Tween Outings- Teaching Responsibility
by Michele April 14th, 2016| Social, Tweens
As your child enters the tween years, he is going to want to spend more time with friends. A lot of this will be spent hanging out at one of their houses- shooting baskets, playing PS4 games, or streaming tv shows. Those are the easy and inexpensive get-togethers. All you
One-on-One Time: Key to Tween Talks
by Michele April 7th, 2016| Communication, Tweens
Do you remember the awkwardness of being a tween? You didn't feel like a kid anymore, but you also weren't a teenager. You were stuck in the in-between of adolescence. One day you wanted to play with your childhood toys, and the next you were enviously studying teen-directed magazines. The
Malls, Tweens, and Parents
by Michele March 31st, 2016| Entertainment, Tweens
Ahh. . .the lure of the mall. If you're a parent of a certain age range, you probably spent your fair share of weekend time there during your tween and teen years. Now you are the parent of a tween, and the mall has returned as a desired destination. This
Family Dinners & the Tween Years
by Michele March 17th, 2016| Seasonal, Tweens
Family dinners. From so many of the statistics and articles you see, it seems that family dinners have gone by the wayside. With two parents working, kids involved in a multitude of sports and activities, and all the other pieces of modern life, family dinners may be less frequent. When
Online Grading Systems & Tweens
by Michele March 10th, 2016| School, Tweens
Most public school systems in America utilize online grading systems for their students. These software tools allow teachers to keep track of grades and give parents and students the ability to view grades before progress reports or report cards are issued. These grading systems most definitely are helpful to all.
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Winter Safety Tips for Tweens
by Michele March 3rd, 2016| Safety, Tweens
Ahh, the tween years. They've developed a sense of independence and retain a good amount of knowledge. However, they also are dealing with a surge of hormones that can often cloud their judgment. While this isn't a seasonal issue (hormones prevail all year), there are some important considerations during the
Tween Sleepovers- Up All Night?
by Michele February 25th, 2016| Social, Tweens
The tween years, for boys and girls, tend to be filled with weekend sleepovers. At least in our house, they were. On a Friday or Saturday afternoon there was the rush of excitement- which friend to ask, which house to host, what movie to watch. Yes, these are the major
Casual vs. Proper Grammar & Tweens
by Michele February 11th, 2016| Communication, Tweens
I am a self-declared grammar fanatic. I believe in the proper conjugation of verbs, the correct use of punctuation, and everything else that makes for good writing. However, I also understand that there are exceptions to these rules. As a parent, I believe is my job to help teach my
Tween Behavior Issues and Advice
by Kimberly Hays February 4th, 2016| Behavior, Tweens
Tweens are at a point where they are pushing for more independence, and that’s not a bad thing because we have to start letting them make some decisions for themselves. They will be leaving for college in a few short years. Having that in perspective, it is time to let
Tweens and Instagram
by Michele January 28th, 2016| Social, Tweens
If you have a tween who owns a device that runs on the Android or iOS platform, they might have an Instagram account. However, Instagram, like all other social media platforms, has a policy of not allowing children under the age of 13 to use their app. That being said,