Romantic relationships begin to play a central role in the tween years and the formation of romantic relationships (including crushes) is an important developmental task of adolescence. Be an eParent®! Tweens use text messaging, Snapchat, Instagram and other social connection apps to build romantic relationships. Establish good habits early. Kids need guidelines and rules about what […]
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While this quote could have come from your tween (or a teenager most anywhere in the U.S.A.), it is credited to the great actress Katharine Hepburn. Testing rules and limits is all in a day’s work for your 9- to 14-year old. However, as the parent, you have a critically important role to set some […]
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Taking photos can be a safe way for your child to express her feelings, ideas, and interests. What might be hard to say out loud, can be communicated via the real-life photos he takes. Be an eParent®! Encourage your child to share a new photo each week via Instagram or Twitter or some other photo-sharing application. […]
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Keeping tabs on your teen can be challenging as they spend more time away from home and away from your watchful eye. Yet monitoring your tween has never been more important! Getting to know the parents of your tweens’ friends is one easy way to keep tabs on your child’s activities and behaviors even when you are […]
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Parenting is hard work and even harder when it is done alone or in isolation. Those who are most able to ride out storms and rough waters seek out support from others. When you’re feeling supported and secure, you are better able to care for yourself and, in turn, your child. Be an eParent®! Take the time […]
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Teen: “Do we have to stop at Aunt Carol’s on the way home? My friends are waiting for me.” Parent: “It will just take a moment. She loves seeing you and it will save me a trip.” Teen: “Whatever but she is your sister not mine. I am not getting out of the car.” Ouch! […]
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Family meals matter for teens’ safety, social skills, and health. Don’t let not knowing what to cook keep you from sharing a family meal with your teen. Be an eParent®! Spend time together as a family, start a family Pinterest board of recipes and use one to make a meal together and spend time with your […]
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Getting to know your teen’s friends will help you gain insights on how your teen handles different aspects of his or her life. Be an eParent®! An easy way to get to know your tween better is to “friend” her and her friends on Facebook. Three-fourths of American teens are on Facebook and even though […]
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Just about all kids in America are immersed in media-related activities. Television, social media, video games, movies, radio, music, the Internet, books, magazines, and newspapers can all be accessed through their handheld devices. Excessive access to these resources or an inability to self-monitor can prove harmful to some teens. Take care to watch for warning […]
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As your 9- to 14-year old matures and grows so do her interests and abilities. Although it may seem like only yesterday (and it may have been) that your tween was watching younger shows, she may suddenly be ready for new responsibilities and privileges. Be an eParent®! As your tween matures, work out new responsibilities and […]
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