The minute the office door closes, the friendly mom smile fades into a frown. “She’s so mean, she made me cry! Can you do something? I mean can you fix this? Where did the old Callie go? We want her ...

Parenting a child aged between 8-12 may sound like a simple situation. Of course that's if you have either been there done that or perhaps if you have yet to arrive. What could be more difficult than ...

Though tweens can be notoriously hard to shop for, we spoke with a group of fifth graders (and tween experts) to find the top gifts they're looking forward to this holiday season. For some tweens, a ...

Secrecy is different. It’s hiding something because you’re afraid of being judged, ashamed of what’s happening, or worried ...

The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," says Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness, a dermatologist and president of Society for Pediatric Dermatology — and that can mean both good ...

Finding the perfect gift for the tween girl in your life can feel like the most daunting task on your holiday to-do list. Generation Alpha girls are sophisticated and discerning. They prefer their ...

As your child approaches double digits, you may be wondering what ages constitute being a tween, preteen, and a teen. Knowing this can help you navigate this time in your young person’s life. From ...

While the term might make you roll your eyes, “tween” is the perfect word for anyone eight to 12 years old. It’s a combination of the words “teen” and “between,” a reflection of how many kids feel ...