The tween years are an ideal time to speak with your child about sweat and odors as well as introducing and getting them in the habit of wearing deodorant. I have a 16-year-old son who plays football, plays soccer and lifts weights. I've found that for boys routines, great products and positive reinforcement work best. My son routinely ...
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40+ Disney Movies on Netflix for Tweens
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These Disney movies on Netflix for tweens are great to watch during Spring Break, Summer, or any time of year. These Netflix titles feature comedies, musicals, summer camps, farms, and romance. What is a tween? A 7-12-year-old, who feels like he’s not a little kid, but he is not yet a teenager. I have a 7-year-old daughter (tween) and a ...
Summer Reading List: Middle School
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Are you looking for a list of books for your 6th, 7th, or 8th grader to read this summer (2016)? I’ve compiled a list of must-read books that your tween or teen is sure to enjoy! Reading can be one of the many fun activities children fill their summer time with. Children who participate in public library summer reading programs not only ...
9 Helpful Tips for Really Tough Conversations With Kids
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We all know how tough parenting is. Kids don't come with a manual. Every child is different. And there are many phases they will go through from birth to their teen years. Here are nine Tips on Having Tough Conversations With Your Kids. At some point, we will have to have some tough conversations with our kids: why you can’t get them that ...
What You Need to Know About Vaping When Your Kids Ask
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Talking with kids about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are important topics to me since I have a 13-year-old son. Here are six things you need to know about vaping. As tweens and teens spend time with friends and older kids, they can be exposed to these things. I believe it is important to talk to our kids about these topics early before their ...