Looking for a character-building resource for your tweens? Here's one of my favorites for encouraging, inspiring, and entertaining those tween-age kids!
Resilience is an important trait for kids to have for success. Tween Kobe Nhin has written books as resources for teaching resilience to other kids.
Are you raising a tween girl? And want an encouraging resource for her as she grows through these challenging younger years? Here's a recommended resource!
One mother created a training to guide the conversation when talking to tweens about their ADHD diagnosis.
Use this list of fun tween activities ideas, and after school activities for tweens to keep your kids entertained and smiling.
How do you know if your tween is ready for more independence? Do you struggle with giving your child--especially your special needs child--the skills they need to have more independence and to become self-sufficient?
In today's blog post, I will be sharing with you the exact steps my 10-year-old daughter took to make a vision board for tweens.
Once your child starts secondary school you miss out on so many times of the day when you would naturally chat together. Even when you do get time together it can be hard to get your child to talk.
Parents know how hard it can be to find engaging books for tween boys. It's been a struggle for us for years. Until... this list was compiled.
Are you raising a tween girl? And want an encouraging resource for her as she grows through these challenging younger years? Here's a recommended resource!
While school is great for teaching your tweens about algebra and history, there are a few things they won’t learn in the classroom.
If you want to raise kids who one day become successful adults, you need to make sure you are helping them learn the life skills that will get them there.
Tweens and teens are experiencing tremendous social and emotional development. At their age, this idea surprised me, but it's so effective!
Teens and tweens need enough sleep. Lack of sleep contributes to anxiety and depression. Here is how parents can help their teens and tweens sleep!
Your parenting life just go SO much easier. These guidelines are all parents need to get technology back under control. (printable included)
If you're thinking about homeschooling your tween (or tweens!), my guess is that you've got plenty of questions and concerns. The good news is that I've got lots of great resources to help you figure
They live in the world of heavy backpacks and scattered books, messy rooms, and stinky socks.They can be hilarious and heart-warming, outrageous and brave.
Empower your tweens & teens to create their own fitness routine with the Get Fit 12-week Tween & Teen exercise routine. It is perfect for middle schoolers and high schoolers wanting to get class credit for health & PE and have fun getting fit.
When you realize the source of that weird smell is your sweet and awkward tween, it's time to talk about personal hygiene tips.
Middle school can be a challenging time for young girls. Here are 10 common problems middle school girls face and how parents can help.
Incorporate these chores for tweens as a great way to teach them responsibility, important life skills and take some of that housework off your plate.
Today, I am sharing my best tips, tricks, and resources for gameschooling teens and tweens. I truly believe that play can not only fuel learning but can also help parents to connect with their middle and high schoolers. This post is part of a new series, Gameschooling by Age Group. This series has been requested by readers for years, but I've struggled to write it because I don't think play should be confined to age groups and grade levels. Why? Perhaps the best way to explain my feelings on age ranges and grade levels would be by sharing a story... Note:
Are you looking for ways to connect with your tween? These 6 ideas will help you feel more connected AND give your tween more confidence!
Set up tweens and teens for a successful school year by establishing healthy habits from the start! Here are five tips for a successful school year: 1. Get Enough Sleep Teens and tweens need 9-9 1/2 hours of sleep each night due to the fact that at their age they are going through a second...
These simple impulse control activities for teens transform a seemingly impossible task to a straight-forward one. Includes actionable steps for parents.
Does your teen get stomach pains, sweat excessively or panic when they have to take a test? Pressure on teens today is immense, but these strategies can help.
These podcasts for tweens are all inspiring, motivating or just plain entertaining. Podcasts for tweens are a great way to get your kid off screens!
Looking to humble or inspire your tweens and teens? Here are 20 TED talks for kids that can do all that and more. TED talks were founded back in 1984 as a conference and have
Looking for social media safety tips for tweens and teens? This practical advice will help everyone ages 8 to 88 stay safe online.
You need useful strategies to help you and your kids deal with stress. This is a list of calming activities for your tweens and teens.
Technology doesn't have to melt their brains. Podcasts are a fresh, fun and innovative way to open teens up to the world and expose them to new ideas.
The 5 Things Teens Should Know About Negative Thinking Negative thinking affects much more than just your thoughts. It c...
Sometimes kids just don't want to listen to their parents! Here are 17 great motivational TED talks for teens that will get them moving!
It can be tough to know what is teen depression and normal adolescent behavior. Learn about the signs and symptoms of teenage depression, and how to get help for your teen.
Why do teens struggle with motivation so much? Here's our answer and some practical tips to help them become more motivated.
It's hard when your teen shuts down when you so desperately want to connect. Here are a few tips on how to talk with your teen.
Kids these days have it so much easier which makes punishments harder. These creative punishments for tweens will help teach your kids a valuable lesson.
Here's a list of tips on how to help your teen handle their anger, improve communication, and reduce conflict.
Lost papers, forgotten assignments, poor study routines. Teens are notoriously disorganized, but these 5 apps can help with everything from homework to habits.
Our teens and tweens love their devices, so lets use them to raise them up. Here are Ted Talks that will inspire, motivate and educate our teens and tweens.
