Life can be hard. During the tween years, hormones are wreaking havoc on young bodies and emotions. School increases in intensity, social cliques form, kids get more involved in sports and afterschool activities. Tweens may also start using social media… read more
Tweens are extremely busy creatures. They can basically be considered a live version of the Energizer Bunny. These “bunnies” burn calories like nobody’s business. But, with fast food, busy schedules and self-esteem at play, being overweight or underweight may become… read more
The tween years are full of ups, downs and major body changes. New body odors, hormonal imbalances, mood swings, growth spurts and, last but not least, body hair, can all be expected. Talking to your child about when and how… read more
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, today the average age that kids start dating is 12 and a half for girls, and 13 and a half for boys. In addition, the dating scene for many of these tweens consists… read more
Being a tween and teen is a rollercoaster of hormones, emotions and drama. One of the biggest hurdles they face can be related to body image. Social media doesn’t help — with so many messages being about the “ideal” body… read more
Somewhere between elementary and middle school, your tween will stop talking to you. One day she might have been giving you every last detail of the latest gossip at school, and the next day she completely shut down, giving only… read more
Navigating friendships is hard at any age. It can be so challenging when you're a tween living in a digital age with hormones on the rise and overflowing feelings. Making, keeping and being the best friend you can can be… read more
In recent years, young people have been choosing popular coffee houses like Starbucks or Dunkin' as their regular hangout spot. Believe it or not, teens and tweens are not just there for the donuts and blended faux coffee milkshakes. They… read more
As our children grown into tweens, they become more aware of their bodies, and so do others. Body shaming is an awful side effect of the tween years, and it is the practice of humiliating someone by making mocking or… read more
Summer is finally here, and that means pool days, camp, trips to the beach, play dates and lots of free time for your tween. While school may be out — and your tween certainly deserves a break from homework and… read more
