A tween is someone between the ages of 8 and 12. These are kids that are old enough to comprehend responsibility, and relationships, interaction, etc. but are not yet in the teenage years that often bring the extra privileges and responsibility. It is a transition phase from full … [Read more...] about Your Guide to the Definition of Tweens and What it Means
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Teaching Fairness to Your Tween
Tweens are often unfair. They are inherently selfish creatures, and thus think about their wants and needs, and because of this often present themselves unfairly. However, fairness is an important attribute to develop. Fairness in your own family, and among friends should be … [Read more...] about Teaching Fairness to Your Tween
Empty Threats
Never make a threat you are not going to carry out. “You are grounded for a month!” “By the time you finish with this you’ll be collecting Social Security!” “You cannot leave the house until your grades improve.” Chelsey’s favorite: “I’m going to put a stamp on your butt … [Read more...] about Empty Threats
What’s the Volume of Your Home?
We instinctively cover our ears when we know we are about to hear an extremely loud noise, but what about those loud noises we do not expect? Extremely loud sounds do not simply hurt— they damage hearing. Ringing or whistling in the ears may stop after a couple of hours or … [Read more...] about What’s the Volume of Your Home?
Raising Your Child to Be an Independent Thinker
A take charge kid is something many parents want. It helps them rest assured that their child is going to control their own life, rather than following blindly behind friends, or letting life pass them by. So, how do you raise a take charge kid? Consider the following five … [Read more...] about Raising Your Child to Be an Independent Thinker
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