http://www.tweenparent.com/categories/view/7 en-us Your Parenting Source for the Pre-Teen Years Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:36:49 +0000 CakePHP http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/237 With exceptions, we are raising a generation of children that don't embrace nature in the same way that past generations have. There are logistical reasons that are beyond our control and there are... Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/237 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/223 Extending beyond their immediate environments, our tweens have most likely been exposed to countless, ever-present images and news reporting of recent natural and man-made disasters (i.e., Middle East... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/223 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/147 For parents who grew up in the 60's and 70's, camp involved extended stays in log cabins, cold showers, a limited range of food options, inspiring raids on the camp kitchen (in what seemed like the... Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/147 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/113 A cornerstone of parenting is being aware of what our children are developmentally ready to be exposed to and when they're ready to be exposed to it. At an early age, children simply try to make sense... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/113 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/110 Are your kids talking about global warming? Do you want to help your family lower their carbon footprint? Of course you do. Following are some easy things you and your family can do to help turn... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/110 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/108 In theory, volunteering as a family is a great idea, but who has the time? We know that helping others fosters kindness, compassion, tolerance and community responsibility. That said, the thought of... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/108 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/38 For many reasons, family travel has evolved to include more than traditional resort oriented vacations. Families who want to expand their horizons into more adventure travel, a little research... Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/38 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/24 Many youth sport parents have witnessed inappropriate behavior on the part of players, coaches and other parents at practices and during games. The problem is that, all too often, the behavioral guidelines... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/24 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/11 You've heard the old adage that it's better to give than to receive. While you may not have been able to convince your younger child the worth of this idea, the tween years are the perfect opportunity... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/11