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Tweens & Teens

The kids are growing up! Tweens and teens have different needs when it comes to development and behavior. If parents want the lowdown on puberty or how to discipline older kids, we can help.

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Tweens & Teens

I’m Anxious About My Aging Parents

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Health & Safety

Types of Social Media Parental Controls You Should Know About

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Development

How to Protect What Your Kids See on Social Media

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How to Talk to Your Kids

Moms Say We Need to Change the Way We Talk About Periods — Including at School

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Development

When Do Boys Hit Puberty?

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Tweens & Teens

How to Celebrate Halloween With Your Teens When They Are Over Dressing Up

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Tweens & Teens

5 Things All Parents Should Tell Teens on a Regular Basis

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How to Talk to Your Kids

How to Tell if Your Teen Is Secretly Abusing Drugs — Tips From a Former Teen Addict

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Tweens & Teens

6 Things Every Parent Needs to Do Before Giving Their Kid Their Own Cell Phone

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Behavior & Discipline

11 Back-to-School Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier

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Tweens & Teens

My Kids Hate That I’m an Overprotective Parent — but I Have No Regrets

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School

Banned Books Your Kids Should Read

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