As a college English teacher, I often work with students who have trouble communicating through the written word. Most of these students have magnetic personalities, and they are highly verbal. However, they just can't seem to organize their thoughts into
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3 Steps to Effective Written Communication
by Lori Sciame August 25th, 2025 | Communication, TweensBuild Elementary Communication Skills
by Joe Lawrence August 18th, 2025 | Communication, ElementaryTweens: Get Them Biking
by Michele August 11th, 2025 | Seasonal, TweensBattling Through Sickness: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob P. August 4th, 2025 | Teen Perspective, Teens
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
Showing Encouragement During the Tween Years
by YPI Editors October 25th, 2016| Communication, Tweens
When your child is in preschool or elementary school, it can be pretty simple to show encouragement. Maybe you put a drawing from art class on the refrigerator or offer a sticker for learning a new task. However, now that your child is a tween, these behaviors may seem babyish.
Praise: Perfect in Moderation
by Michele June 9th, 2016| Communication, Tweens
The tween years can be tricky. (I know, I've said it numerous times.) However, they really can be. During these years we need to focus on our children's self-esteem even more. Of course, we need to do it judiciously, as it is important to give them a good foundation, but
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
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
5 Communication Blunders Tweens Should Avoid
by Lori Sciame December 3rd, 2015| Communication, Tweens
Humans are social creatures; however, we do not arrive in this world with pre-programmed communication skills. On the contrary, learning to communicate effectively happens after lots of practice. For example, terms such as verbal and non-verbal communication need to be defined, then effective examples of each must be mastered.  In essence,
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
School, Smartphones and your Special Needs Tween
by C. Finkbeiner September 10th, 2015| Communication, Tweens