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Preteens

Tips For When Your Tween Daughter Has 'Nothing to Wear'

Amy Sue Nathan | Posted 04.11.2013 | Parents
Amy Sue Nathan

In all walks of life and at any age, nothing to wear can masquerade as a closet full of clothes. But when you're an 11-year-old girl in junior high, this is akin to a catastrophic wardrobe malfunction, not just another bad day.

Respect Your Wife, Teach Your Son: Ask Noah

Noah Kass | Posted 11.26.2012 | Parents
Noah Kass

My wife feels I don't respect that she has a career too. Recently, our pre-teenaged son has been acting out in school by insulting girls in his class. I know she blames me for his behavior. I'd love for someone to help shed light on how that's my fault.

The TALK Model of Parenting High-Tech Children, Teens and Young Adults

Dr. Larry Rosen | Posted 01.19.2013 | Parents
Dr. Larry Rosen

In a typical family system there should be a hierarchy of knowledge and power with the parents at the top and the children at the bottom. When it comes to technology, however, often that hierarchy gets turned upside down

Children of Divorce and Their Friendships

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 04.10.2012 | Parents
Dr. Irene S. Levine

When parents go through a divorce, there can be friendship fallout for kids QUESTION Dear Irene, My formerly popular 11-year old granddaughter is b...

"Mom, Do I Look Fat?"

Donna Fish | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Donna Fish

As a parent, our impulse is to always reassure, and soothe. As our children become preteens, they need more than a Band-Aid to comfort them.