Tween

I’m a much better parent of tweens than I was of toddlers

I’m a limited, fallible, inadequate parent to teenagers—and I’m grateful for it every day

All tween and teen moms will relate to this mom’s video about ‘summer guilt’

I still have that constant guilt that I'm not doing enough, that their summers are wasted"

Here’s to the ‘middle moms’ who are navigating motherhood between preschool and prom

Middle moms are straddling two worlds.

Exactly how to talk about hygiene with tweens

Smells like tween spirit.

What parents need to know about the new ‘sextortion’ cases with teens

An expert shares how to help your teen navigate an online world.

Your daughter’s biggest questions about puberty and periods—answered by an OB-GYN

Exactly what to say when the questions start rolling in.

Mom defends removing daughter’s facial hair—’If hair removal makes her feel better, it’s a small thing to do’

"To moms: if your teen/tween asks to remove facial hair ... please do it!"

Is 8 the hardest age to parent? Here’s what the experts say

Your pre-tween may be sweet one minute and giving an epic eye-roll the next. What gives?

To my tween: I miss who you were, but love who you’re becoming

“When you were young, we shared everything—kisses, hugs, my favorite comfy living-room lazy-boy, even my bed on most nights when you were scared of the dark and needed Mommy. That was then.”

My daughter is 10—the average age children receive a smartphone

The Wait Until 8th founder shares her reasons for starting the pledge to delay smartphones until at least 13.

Kids should be getting the HPV vaccine at age 9, experts say

“We don’t have any other vaccine that prevents cancer.”

How to talk to kids about periods: An age-by-age guide

Open and honest conversations about periods are essential for kids of all genders.

A Florida mom is fighting against the menstrual cycle reporting mandate for teen athletes

Many parents are outraged that this information wouldn't be kept confidential.

How to talk to your teen about substance use

The short answer is: early, often, accurately and with kindness.

To the mama uncertain about navigating the teenage years with her daughter

We’re sailing in uncharted waters, and much of the time, these hormone-ridden waters feel anything but serene.

How to let your teenager make mistakes

The key is to make the shift from your instinctive desire to protect or rescue your teenager, to the long term goal of their personal development.

My 11-year-old still sleeps with me—I love it, but my husband hates it

I’m sure that some day she will grow out of it, but I hope it isn’t soon.

Is it OK to go through your kid’s phone?

Doctors weigh in on this sensitive topic.

10 easy meals your tween can make themself

Empowering your child to cook for themselves is an all-around win.

Alicia Silverstone says she and her 11-year-old son are still co-sleeping

“I’ll be in trouble for saying that, but I really don’t care."