Parenting Tips for Parents of Tweens & Teens

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Does my child need to be CPR certified to babysit?

Many parents want babysitters to be CPR certified — but cardiac arrest is rare in...

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Why Boundaries Aren’t Bad When Babysitting for Grandchildren

Becoming a grandparent is exciting, but it also requires respecting boundaries. Avoid criticizing parenting choices...

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How to Respond when YOUR Parent Challenges Your Parenting Style

Parenting norms have changed, and grandparents don't always agree with your choices. Learn how to...

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Updating Grandparents on Current Child Care Safety Practices

Safe sleep, choking hazards, screen time, and childproofing — a lot has changed since grandparents...

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4 Routines Every New Parent Should Share with Babysitters — Including Grandma and Grandpa

Leaving your child with a babysitter for the first time doesn't have to mean writing...

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A Letter to Parents. . .

Being a parent of a teenager today is both daunting and humbling. Dr. Sara Ross,...

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Interviewing a Babysitter: Questions You Need to Ask

Finding a great babysitter starts with asking the right questions. Here are 8 things every...

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How to Prepare Your Child to be a Babysitter

Babysitting has become a right of passage for so many teens, and with it comes...

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Can I leave my 10-year old home alone?

There's no magic age for leaving a child home alone — but there are clear...

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Guess What? Practice Will Never Make Perfect!

You planned on organic baby food and time-outs that actually worked. Then came the Toxic...

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12 Ways To Be A Great Parent

Not sure your parenting efforts are making a difference? They are. Here are 12 straightforward...

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“You’ve got hair growing where?”

Your teenager doesn't want to talk about puberty. They don't even want you to look...

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My child wants to babysit. What do I do?

Your kid wants to babysit, and you're wondering if they're actually ready. Here's what parents...

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Dear Fellow Weary Mothers of Teenagers

You've got a teenager. Welcome to the Hunger Games. Here's some honest, empathetic advice for...

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5 Ways to Help your Children Develop Self-Esteem

Self-esteem isn't just about feeling good — it's what gives kids the confidence to try,...

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Digital Footprints: What Do Your Footprints Say? [Infographic]

Your child's digital footprint starts now — and lasts forever. Here's a practical guide to...

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From Tween to Teen: Understanding their Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Growth [Infographic]

Your preteen seems like a different person every day — and developmentally, they kind of...

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9 Lessons to Teach Children About Digital Citizenship [Infographic]

Every child with a device is already a digital citizen. Here are 9 lessons —...

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How to Say Thank You to Your Babysitter

A great babysitter is hard to find and easy to lose. Here are simple, thoughtful...

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Picking the Best Babysitter for the Job

Your babysitter is responsible for your child's life while you're away. Here's how to make...

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The BEST Answer To “I’m Bored” This Summer

It won't take long after school's out before you hear it — "I'm bored." Here...