If you want to build a closer relatonship with your child and not push him or her away, there are five things you need to let go of as soon as you can...
Category - Tweens

Tweens
Tweens can go from silly jokes in the car to slammed doors before you have even put the groceries away. They still need you close, but they also want space, privacy, and a little more say in how their world works.
This Tweens hub is for those in-between years when friendship drama, school pressure, screens, emotions, and independence all start crowding the same hallway. You will find grounded help for staying connected, setting limits, and keeping the conversation open when your child is not quite little and not quite a teen. The mood swings are real. So are the sweet moments when they still scoot closer on the couch.
Eliminating Power Struggles with Children – by Lori Ramsey Busy families often meet strife when trying to get through the day. Even after planning and...
Parenting your preteen child requires just as much work and dedication as ever. It may be hard to believe sometimes, but the majority of pre-teens and early...
If anyone had told me a few years ago that I would be getting a cell phone for my 13-year-old son, I would have laughed. If you are considering getting a cell...
Chores can be an effective parenting tool only if you master the art of motivating your tween. Charts, reminders, and well placed notes are all ways of...

