Tween & teen behaviour | Today's Parent

When tween girls want to start shaving

Here's what to do when your self-conscious tween daughter wants to start shaving or waxing.

When tween girls want to start shaving

Here's what to do when your self-conscious tween daughter wants to start shaving or waxing.
How to talk to your tween about their celebrity idol

When a child's role model behaves badly, celebrity antics matter.
How to navigate the makeup debate with your daughter

Lots of little girls love wearing makeup at home for fun; others want to wear it every day. Here are 5 tips for handling the makeup...
Is your daughter a mean girl?

We worry about our children being bullied — but what if your daughter was the one doing the intimidating?
Hormones and behaviour in preteens

Generating conversations is the key to navigating through the emotional ups and downs of your tween
How to help potential stepsiblings get along

Get tips on how to understand and respond to your child's concerns about the new relationships in your life
Easy ways to teach your child to self-regulate

These simple techniques will help your child when they are over- or understimulated
Setting boundaries for borrowing

When it comes to your teen borrowing your clothes, set some boundaries with her first
How to stay close with your tween

Tweens tend to put distance between themselves and their parents. Here's how to keep the bond strong
Lying about homework

Alyson Schafer shares advice on how to handle kids who lie about doing their homework
Preteen crushes

A listening ear may be all your in-love preteen needs from you
Difficult questions about sex

Honest answers to help kids make healthy choices