Tween

Paul Rudd sweetly comforts a young fan after bullies refused to sign his yearbook

“It’s important to remember that even when life is tough that things get better."

Raising a tween is hard—but so is being a tween

If you’re raising a tween, give yourself and your child a little grace.

7 things people don’t tell you about raising teens

What I’ve realized about the teen years is that, like all stages of parenting (and life, for that matter), they are a Both/And experience.

5 easy ways to help your teen start a gratitude practice

Practicing gratitude regularly can change the brain's structure to boost happiness.

6 essential apps that will keep your tweens safe online

Keep an eye on online social media, chat, and online interactions with these parent-friendly apps.

Pink’s daughter can’t have a cell phone until she provides proof that social media is good for kids

"She has a lot of eyes on her."

My daughter has entered the tween years—and I’m not ready.

Parent-free outings, cell phones & social media are headed my way, and all I want to do is stop time.

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

25+ gifts even the pickiest tweens will love

The older kids get, the harder it can be to find them holiday gifts that make their eyes sparkle. But fear not.

Even 5 hours of screen time per day is OK for school-aged kids, says new study

If you’ve internalized some parental guilt about your own child’s screen time…

Your guide to age-appropriate responsibilities for toddlers to teens

When is your child old enough to choose their own clothes, make their own friends or clean their own messes? You might be surprised.

Chelsea from ‘Teen Mom 2’ is not here for people commenting on her tween daughter’s body

"It makes me sick, honestly."

9-year-old girl delivers her baby sister at home in incredible birth story

"It was fun. She looked really pretty," Aakayla said.

Facebook should cancel Instagram for kids plan, State AGs say

44 attorneys general are urging Facebook to abandon plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.

These powerful photos show 9-year-old boy helping his mom through labor

She chose her son as her doula.

The mama milestone I will *never* forget

My daughter got her first period and it was emotional for me.

5 ways to manage screen time for your middle schooler

Students who were usually on task and high-performing were nodding off and "forgetting" to do their homework.

An age-by-age guide to teaching your kids about the value of money

Teaching your kids about money early in life can help them to learn healthy financial habits that'll last a lifetime.

10 daily habits to strengthen your connection with your child

1. Aim for 12 hugs a day.

No more guessing: Screen time guidelines for toddlers to teenagers

Plus why family movie nights don’t really count.