Posts Tagged ‘tweens’
9 Warning Signs of Addiction in Tweens & Teens
Parents can be blindsided by a tween or teen’s substance abuse. These nine warning signs will help you determine if your child may be dealing with addiction. What appears to be normal “growing pains” in how a child behaves can actually be a red flag. And truly, it can happen to any family. 9 Warning…
Read More7 Tips to Getting Your Teen to Go to Church & Read the Bible
Do your teens attend church with you on a regular basis? Do you discuss the sermon afterward? Do you feel equipped to answer their questions, using the Bible? Many parents don’t feel well equipped to lead their families, much less their teenagers in faith matters. My husband and I felt the same way at times.…
Read MoreI'm a Capable Tween, Right? Middle School Angst
Middle school tweens, they are not youngsters anymore but not yet teenagers. Behaviors often vacillate between the two! Moving to middle school from the security of elementary school can be exciting or daunting. The resulting anxiety can be minimal or overwhelming. Although separation anxiety usually occurs in younger children, the angst associated with being apart from…
Read MoreGetting Kids Ready for Middle & High School
A middle school or high school student may act like an old hand at the “back to school” drill. And maybe he is if he’s returning to the same school. But for many of our children, it’s going to be a whole new experience. Fun and scary all in one. For tweens, moving to middle…
Read MoreKid Safety on the World Wide Web: 5 Tips for Parents
“Mom, my throat really hurts. I’m going to google Caribbean Passion to get a recipe for a smoothie.” His favorite smoothie shop made a tropical sensation with mangos, bananas, kiwis, and strawberries aptly named Caribbean Passion. “Sure, sounds like a great idea.” As soon as the words were out, I realized my mistake. “WAIT! Add…
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