Understanding Tween Life

Do you remember your tween years? Times sure have changed. Stay up to date on social media, technology, and more, so you can try to relate to your tween.
Be sure you answer your tween's questions and encourage her to ask them.
Middle School Questions and Answers
Children Blowing Out Candles on a Birthday Cake
Fun Themes for a Tween Birthday Bash
11 year old child development milestones
11-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
Midsection of a teenage couple holding hands
12 Truths About Teens and Dating
Tween girl holds cell hone while parent looks over her shoulder
How To Create a Cell Phone Contract Between You and Your Tween
group of middle school girls bullying girl in hallway
Middle School Issues Commonly Faced By Kids
Henna tattoos on open hands
Henna Tattoos and Teen Safety
12 year old child development milestones
12-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
tween drawing picture with colored pencils
Fun Indoor Activities for Tweens
Sea shells on a beach, water and hills visible in the distance
Plan a Nature Scavenger Hunt With Your Tween
Happy Students In Classroom Using Digital Tablet
Summer Enrichment Activity Ideas for Your Preteen
Girls hanging out at slumber party
Fun Places to Host a Birthday Party for Tweens
tween girls sleepover party with magazines and food
9 Fun Sleepover Party Food Ideas
Girl being bullied by text message
What You Need to Know About Victims of Bullying
Girls taking a selfie while making breakfast after a slumber party
Easy Breakfast Ideas for Tween and Teen Sleepovers
Girls laughing with ice lolly
Defining the Tween Years for Parents
Boy (11-12) being picked on by bullies
How Being a Bully Affects Future Development
Girl (10-11) texting on mobile phone
Rules of Texting & Cell Phone Etiquette for Tweens
Good students understand the importance of time management.
What Makes Someone a Good Student?
Four children (9-11) at birthday party with blowers, outdoors
Goodie Bag Favors for Preteen Parties
Teacher helping child with ICT skills
How Middle School Changes for Students
Smiling volunteer working in garden
Volunteer Opportunities for Tweens
Schoolgirl helping her friend
How to Help Your Child Avoid Drama in Middle School
young teen girl dying Easter eggs
Easter Egg Hunts and Other Festive Ideas for Older Kids
Close up of two girls with basketball
Tips for Children Who Hate Gym Class
School hallway
Middle School Orientation for Your Child
Girl with laptop in classroom
How Tweens Change in Middle School
Mother and daughter with pinwheel
Finding the Right Extracurriculars for Your Tween
Free time gives your tween the opportunity to daydream about the future.
The Importance of Free Time for Kids
Summer camp counselor talking to children wearing life jackets
The Benefits of Overnight Camp
School friends studying in classroom
Developmental Benefits of Reading Literature
Eighth Grade Student at Lockers Between Classes
Middle School Facts for Tweens and Their Parents
Mother brushing daughter's hair
How Tweens Can Properly Take Care of Their Hair