http://www.tweenparent.com/ en-us Your Parenting Source for the Pre-Teen Years Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:19:46 +0000 CakePHP http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/232 We all say there is so much more to being beautiful than having a perfect smile, or looking great in the newest fashions. As President of Wilhelmina Kids & Teens, I have met some of the most beautiful... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/232 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/231 Whether you're a knitter or not, you can help your tween find out if knitting is a craft he or she might enjoy. Considered a traditional fiber art (sounds impressive!), knitting is no longer considered... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/231 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/230 As our children enter their tweens, they are spending more time away from us. This is a normal and healthy part of growing up. So, how does a parent protect their child but still encourage normal growth... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/230 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/229 Going to Paris sounds like quite an extravagance - it's hard to debate that. But, extravagance doesn't need to come in the form of a wallet-draining vacation! There are many... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/229 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/228 If your tween is upset and willing to talk to you about what's going on, these steps can help you help him/her calm down and figure out the next best move. If your teen is not yet ready to talk, respect... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/228 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/226 Watching the Vancouver winter Olympics is a good excuse to come in from the cold and settle down on the couch with your kids. It's international and educational, and sure beats running errands, but... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/226 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/227 Be the twentieth person to sign up for the TweenParent.com Newsletter and win four tickets to the Broadway production of The... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/227 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/225 Very few tween parents have not thought about (or been hounded by!) their tween wanting a cell phone. Parents tend to feel strongly, whatever their opinion. The parents who've chosen to allow their... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/225 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/224 Tests are hard for students of any age, but tweens can have a really difficult time sitting down to prep for a big test. Between after-school activities and organizing notes, the thought of studying... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tweenparent.com/articles/view/224 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