Tweens & Teens

When Is Your Teen Ready to Date?
It's a tricky topic. But there are ways parents can support – and guide – kids through first romantic relationships.

Setting Clear Curfews for Teens
Learn how parents can keep their tweens and teens safe with firm yet fair rules and consequences.

Preparing Kids for Puberty
It's a time of major changes for your son or daughter. Here's a closer look at what's going on – and how parents can help.

Improving Teens' Sleep Habits
Discover realistic tips to help increase the quality and quantity of tween and teen sleeping schedules.

Vacationing with Teens
Get tips for planning a trip that will stop kids' grumbling and get them geeked about spending family time away.

Tips for Fostering Safe Teen Drivers
Firm rules, parental example and lots of practice are 'key' to helping kids be mindful on the road.

Babysitter in the Making
Does your tween or teen have an eye on a babysitting gig? Here are training classes, websites, books and resources to help.

Admitting Mistakes to Teens
No one likes being wrong. But here's why teens need to hear parents fess up – and why it's actually healthier for everyone.

Star Struck Tweens
Daughter's room look like a shrine to Robert Pattison? Don't sweat. Celebrity crushes are usually innocent (and totally normal!).

Teens on a Budget
Many kids will hear "no, no, no" to their holiday wishes this year. Here's how to help your adolescent adjust to tough times.
