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Great Books for Teens & Tweens
This month's list has Girl Heroes who have completely amazing stories to tell for both boys and girls. I would recommend any of these books for an adult book club as well. These books bridge the gap between chapter books and young adult nov...
Aug 1, 2008
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Texting, Tweeting and Friending, Oh My!
The world our kids live in bears little or no resemblance to the one we grew up in. The days of communicating by full sentences and land lines are long gone for teenagers.
Sep 29, 2012
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Driving 101
Do you have a teenager who is nearing driving age? Are you wondering about steps needed to obtain a driver’s license? All 50 states now have a three-step Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system in an effort to reduce teenage driver crashes...
Apr 25, 2016
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Kids in Business
Whether for saving, spending or keeping the season interesting, starting a summer business is a good way for tweens and teens to learn entrepreneurial skills.
Jun 1, 2009
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Teen Parent, Private Eye
Teens by nature crave independence and privacy. As parents, how far should we go to respect their privacy while still ensuring they’re making sound decisions?
Apr 27, 2017
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What Happens When You Take Away the Screens
People today have a constant wealth of information at their fingertips and access to social media for keeping up with family and friends. But at what cost?
Oct 25, 2018
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Getting Your Teen and Tween to Talk
Remember those toddler and preschool days when your child began talking your ear off and asking questions nonstop? Now, as a parent to a tween or pretween, you probably wish you had a little bit of that back. Right?
Feb 1, 2012
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Tween Crushes: What's up with "Going Out?"
The tween-age years generally extend from 8 to 13 and are a time of widespread change—physically and emotionally. While it's important to help tweens adjust to their physical changes, parents must also stay alert to their sometimes drastic ...
Oct 28, 2013
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Teens, Listen Up! 5 Tips to Finding a Great Summer Job
5 Tips to Finding a Great Summer Job
May 1, 2009
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Moving On To Middle School
If you’re a parent facing middle school with your child, you may even have a few questions: How will my disorganized child juggle his schedule? What if she’s a target for bullies? How will he deal with peer pressure? You’ll soon find yourse...
Jul 1, 2009