Tweens & Teens

A child with dark hair in braids holds a teddy bear, sitting on a couch in a bright, well-appointed ...
Where Should We Begin?
By Jamie Kenney

Utah Bill Limits What Children Can Talk About In Therapy

Mental health organizations have opposed HB-281, which they say could enable child abuse.

Low angle shot of three young girls striking fun poses outdoors. Vibrant clothing, making faces, pea...
Strike A Pose

Tween Style Is Changing In The Most Surprisingly Wonderful Way

Although I am grateful that my tween doesn’t know what Hollister means.

A smiling girl with braided hair wearing a sweater sits on the floor of a library reading a book.
Book Bans

Texas Bill Would Allow Any Parent Or District Resident To Challenge The Presence Of A Book In A School Library

And any challenged book is taken out of circulation immediately until a council can review it.

Zip It!

The Best Teen Parenting Strategy? Stop Talking

Oftentimes, parents feel like they have to take action to fix their teen's problems, but a parenting coach says that most of the time, all they need is a safe space to rant.

Sad schoolgirl attending a class with her classmates at elementary school.
Stand Up For Your Rights

Does Your Child Have A 504 Plan? 17 States Are Trying To Eliminate It

Section 504 protections against discrimination for millions of Americans of all ages. Now, that law is under threat via Texas v. Becerra.

Panda parenting leans into allowing kids to explore on their own terms, rather than trying to contro...
stand back & watch

What Is Panda Parenting? The New Child-Rearing Trend Explained

Can we learn something from our cute cuddly friends?

Where Should We Begin?
By Jamie Kenney

Utah Bill Limits What Children Can Talk About In Therapy

Mental health organizations have opposed HB-281, which they say could enable child abuse.

Strike A Pose
By Samantha Darby

Tween Style Is Changing In The Most Surprisingly Wonderful Way

Although I am grateful that my tween doesn’t know what Hollister means.

Book Bans
By Jamie Kenney

Texas Bill Would Allow Any Parent Or District Resident To Challenge The Presence Of A Book In A School Library

And any challenged book is taken out of circulation immediately until a council can review it.

Zip It!
By Megan LaCreta

The Best Teen Parenting Strategy? Stop Talking

Oftentimes, parents feel like they have to take action to fix their teen's problems, but a parenting coach says that most of the time, all they need is a safe space to rant.

Stand Up For Your Rights
By Jamie Kenney

Does Your Child Have A 504 Plan? 17 States Are Trying To Eliminate It

Section 504 protections against discrimination for millions of Americans of all ages. Now, that law is under threat via Texas v. Becerra.

stand back & watch
By Katie Garrity

What Is Panda Parenting? The New Child-Rearing Trend Explained

Can we learn something from our cute cuddly friends?

"I SAID NO!"
By Katie Garrity

The "Broken Record Technique" Is The Parenting Hack You Need To Know Now

Use this when your kids cannot take "no" for an answer.

Screenagers
By Megan LaCreta

A New Study Found That Teens Spend Over 1 Hour Of The School Day On Their Phones

Messaging and social media — in particular, Instagram — were the greatest drivers of phone usage.

On My Honor, I Will Do My Best...
By Jamie Kenney

The Boy Scouts Celebrate Turning 115 With A Meaningful Name Change

After years of greater moves towards inclusivity, the organization is shaking things up again.

Real Men Cry!
By Megan LaCreta

Dads, Talk About Your Feelings With Tween Boys

A psychologist explained why it's so important for tween and teen boys to have male role models who are open to discussing their emotions.