Is your child's poor behavior ODD, or are they just going through a phase? As a parent it can be hard to know. Here is some information to help. What is ODD?ODD is oppositional defiance disorder, and it is a disorder characterized by defiant and oppositional behavior. Of course, … [Read more...] about What Is Oppositional Defiance Disorder?
The Twilight Phenomenon: How Stephenie Meyers Has Taken the Tween World by Storm
The Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyers has taken the tween world by storm. Almost every tween girl has read the series and fallen in love with the vampires and werewolves, and almost every tween boy has read it to know what the heck all those girls are raving about. So, what is it … [Read more...] about The Twilight Phenomenon: How Stephenie Meyers Has Taken the Tween World by Storm
What is A Tween?
Mush words, or words that combine two concepts to make a new concept are all the rage, and one such word is "tween". What is a tween? A tween is a number of things, and can be a bit elusive to describe as it is a bit of a generational reference, but the following is a brief … [Read more...] about What is A Tween?
“I’m Boooored.” Fun Activities for Tweens
Tweens, the awkward age where you are not yet a teen, but not exactly a little kid either. The problem with this age is entertaining the kids. Here are a few ideas for fun activities for tweens:1. Making Movies. Give your tweens a video camera and a time limit, and have them come … [Read more...] about “I’m Boooored.” Fun Activities for Tweens
Need to Know: Your Kids and Binge Drinking
Binge drinking, or in other words, drinking more than five drinks within a couple of hours, is a real problem among kids starting around age twelve and moving up through the teenage and college years. As a parent, it is your responsibility to be aware of this problem, and the … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Your Kids and Binge Drinking
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to