Parenting
Can We Find a Bright Side in Isolation?
by Paige Wolf I’m on Day 15 of isolation with my husband and two children. And I won’t lie, it’s been rough. Besides the fear and uncertainty and all the horrible news, it’s the not […]
Parenting
First Person Parents
The Great Debate: Should you Buy your Tween a Smartphone?
By Amy Thetford It’s a common question and one everyone has a different answer to. Some decide to give their child a phone as young as age 4 or 5. Others would prefer to shield […]
Parenting
Sneaky, Dangerous YouTube Channels You Need to Know About
By Paige Wolf Whether you have screens banned in your household or a child obsessed with becoming a “YouTube star,” chances are they have come across popular YouTube channels about Roblox, Minecraft, pranks, makeup, or […]
Health
Self-Compassion Verses Self-Esteem: Learning to Love Yourself
by Dr. Amanda K. Darnley, Psy.D Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves. It’s our self-worth or value and it is touted as a pretty big part of our mental well-being. Low self-esteem has long […]
Parenting
Best Online Support Groups for Tween Families
One thing families of tweens all have in common – the need for support and help with all of the rapid changes in both their children and the world around them! We’ve compiled a few […]
Health
How Kellie Cathey’s Therapy Practice Teaches Mindfulness in Tweens
By Kellie Cathey The children I work with in my practice are sweet, sensitive children who are soaking in a lot about the world and struggling to make sense of it. These struggles can be […]
Parenting
Tired of Nagging? Try Positivity.
By Christine Agro It’s easy to get into a negative loop, where nothing is right, nothing is good enough, and your relationship with your teen is just one complaint after another. Have you ever watched […]
First Person Parents
Your Teen’s ‘Tude is a Developmental Stage
by Christine Agro As we get out of the car, Caidin says to me, ‘I’ll come back for my stuff.’ I immediately react and start in on him with, ‘why don’t you bring it in […]
Health
“You Need To Calm Down” and Other Phrases Your Tween Uses That Piss You Off, But Aren’t Meant To
by Christine Agro I’m driving in the car with my son Caidin. He’s 15. ‘You have to make sure you clean up your room,’ I say. ‘You need to calm down,’ he says. There’s a […]
First Person Parents
Top 2019 Tween Halloween Trends and DIY Costume Ideas
By Paige Wolf I’m a big fan of NOT BUYING HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. Oh, I’m sorry was that yelling? I just can’t see purchasing cheaply made (but expensive pricetag) one-wear only costumes when cool creative costumes […]