Getting tweens in the holiday spirit can be a challenge. It’s a whole new ball game now that the magic of Santa has worn off. They cringe at the thought of sitting on his lap or driving around with their parents to look at lights. And they barely notice when you remember to move their… The post The Best Holiday Movies to Watch with Your Middle Schooler on Amazon Prime appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
This is a contributed post by Cindy Ojczyk is the author of Mom Loves the Dogs More: A Memoir of Family Rescue. When my first child entered her teen years, I braced myself for the usual bumps in the road—moody mornings, shifting friendships, maybe a little eye-rolling at family rules. What I didn’t expect was… The post This Is How to Choose Connection Over Control with Teens appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Our children tend to form their earliest friendships based on proximity to other kids – the neighbors down the block, little ones at the local mommy and me playgroup, and other settings. That small social circle often continues in elementary school, where grades are smaller in size and tend to include students from the same… The post Here’s How to Navigate Changing Middle School Friendships appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Teens today often feel overwhelmed with stress. Here are five tips for parents to help teens manage stress.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Adolescent boys can be challenging to parent during these years, but here are a few tips on how to connect with your teen son.| parentingteensandtweens.com
A heartfelt letter from one mom to her young teen daughter on how they can get through these teen years together.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Many teen boys and young adult men feel disconnected from society. These tips can help parents avoid the lost boys epidemic.| parentingteensandtweens.com
We all want our kids to be vulnerable with us, but parents of teens should focus on building emotion transparency instead.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Parenting adolescents can be a rocky road, but these seven simple consequences for teens can help redirect misbehavior.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Middle school may seem early, but it is the perfect time to help your kids uncover their dream careers using these four tips.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Worried your teen is spending too much time in their room? Here are 25 ways to get then out of their room and back into the world again.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Teaching my kids to give their time and energy to real friendships where friends show up for them is a hard, but important lesson.| parentingteensandtweens.com
It can be hard when a teen pulls back from phsical affection. Here are 20 ways to demonstrate love to a teen who doesn't want a hug.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Parents of teens are taking career breaks (it's called a "teen-ternity") because they know their kids need them now more than ever.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Watching a middle school friendship ending can be hard on you both. Here are some simple tips to help you guide your child through it.| parentingteensandtweens.com