Parenting Teens and Tweens | Parents Helping Parents

December 22nd, 2011 4:16pm

Parenting Teens and Tweens

One basic guideline for parents of adolescents is to know where their child is and who they are with whenever they are away from home.

Short Stories About Families
- Helping an Angry Tween
  Laura was 11, her younger brother, Aaron, was 8. Her family was going through a challenging economic period and there was plenty of stress at home. Laura, like many oldest siblings, was particularly affected by … Continue reading HERE »
- Cruise to Graduation
  This story is a testament to the power of parent child relationships. S. was a single Mom of a high school senior. A widow, she had been living alone with her son for many years. … Continue reading HERE »
- There is Often No Script for Parenting
  After a wonderful Saturday in the park playing and picnicking, Mom, Dad, Grandmother, Uncle and 6 year old son head home to get ready for a meal in a restaurant to celebrate Mom’s birthday. Everyone … Continue reading HERE »
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Playground Interviews
- What’s Great and Challenging about Being a “Tween?”
  This month I talked to “tweens” and their parents about the joys and challenges of pre-adolescence. Here’s a summary of what they said: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THIS AGE? PARENTS It’s great to watch … Continue reading HERE »
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