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Coping with Teenage Acts of Rebellion
by Editorial Team August 14th, 2018 | TeensThe Terrible Tween Years?
by Michele August 13th, 2018 | Communication, TweensDealing with Children’s Emotions
by Joe Lawrence August 6th, 2018 | Communication, ElementaryParenting Teens: How to Provide the Best Care
by Editorial Team August 1st, 2018 | Teens
3 Ways to Have Fun and to Build Character in Tweens
by Lori Sciame October 29th, 2015| Entertainment, Tweens
Tweens have a seemingly endless supply of energy and enthusiasm. Take advantage of these positive qualities by enlisting their help with volunteer efforts. You will not only be keeping your child entertained, you will be helping him or her to build character. While some might argue that volunteering cannot
School Social Media Policy: What I Want as a Parent
by Jane Wangersky October 23rd, 2015| School, Teens
Our local school district recently came up with a first draft of an official social media policy, but it was quickly sent back to be reworked. One problem was that the policy tried to be one-size-fits-all: Students, teachers, other employees, and even school board members. Another, probably more serious,
Communicating With Your Tween
by Gary Hays October 22nd, 2015| Communication, Tweens
The tween years are awkward for kids. They are slowly surrendering their beloved childhood, yet sometimes are reluctant and apprehensive about crossing that full-fledged teenager line. Generally, this apprehension to forge forward can be contributed to a fear of the unknown, so the transition is many times a gradual
: Common Contact Lens Complications (& How to Avoid Them)
by Editorial Team October 22nd, 2015| Teens
Wearing contact lenses isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. When you buy contacts from online retailers like Lens.com, there are precautions you will need to take in order to keep your eyes healthy. Following a daily cleaning regimen and using the contact solution recommended by your eye
The Importance of Pretend Play for Preschoolers
by Marnie Bii October 20th, 2015| Behavior, Preschool
As your preschooler insists on changing her name for the 100th time this week, you might wonder about the benefits of engaging in pretend play sessions. Preschoolers actually explore their world internally by initiating this type of imaginative play. They may try out new personas, act out different scenarios
How to: Start Teaching Kids about the Beautiful Game
by Editorial Team October 18th, 2015| Elementary
3 Tips on Halloween Behavior: Tweens
by Lori Sciame October 15th, 2015| Behavior, Tweens
Most tweens embrace the fun and frivolity of Halloween. It's the one time of year they can morph into someone else, and be paid in candy for successfully completing this transformation. Thus, tweens highly anticipate the arrival of Halloween night with its time honored tradition of trick or treating. As a
Goblins, Ghosts, and Ghouls!
by Gary Hays October 14th, 2015| Elementary, SeasonalGoblins, ghosts, and ghouls! Traditionally quiet neighborhood streets are about to be placed under siege by throngs of costume wearing youngsters in their quest at filling their trick or treat bags to the rim. In the excitement of them zig-zagging across streets, more mindful of which house to descend