Teen Activities

Mom, your tween is watching your eyebrows: 10 things to make sure they learn

Your tween is reading your face more than your rules. Model these everyday lessons at home so they pick up skills they can actually use with friends, teachers, and themselves.

9 ways to keep tween communication open at home

You do not have to fix the friend drama to be a steady home base. These simple habits keep the lines open so your tween feels safe talking to you.

When your tween’s world suddenly gets bigger: a mom-to-mom field guide

Your tween is stretching for more freedom, more friends, and more say. Here is a warm, practical guide to help you set loving limits while growing their independence.

The beauty of raising tweens in the in-between years

They are not little kids, not quite teens, and entirely themselves. Here is how to notice the magic, ride the waves, and stay close without crowding.

9 habits moms lean on during tween friendship drama

Tween friendships can be intense, fast-changing, and confusing. 9 steady habits help you stay calm, protect your relationship, and coach your child with confidence.

Teen screen sanity: 9 family agreements that stick (because you co-wrote them)

Teens take rules seriously when they helped write them. These nine co-created agreements turn screen time from a tug-of-war into a shared plan you can actually live with.

‘Please don’t come to graduation’: The teen texts leaving parents in stitches

A viral TikTok of baffling teen texts has parents laughing, cringing, and recognizing the deeper push for independence

New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

AI chatbots—programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal. 

Teenage angst: From ancient Mesopotamia to my living room

Recently, historian Dr. Esmé James shared what's essentially a 4,000-year-old text message from a teenager to his mother.

5 must-know college admissions tips, according to a branding expert

Ready to crack the code to college acceptance? Here’s your guide.

TikTok says they’re implementing a new time limit for users under 18

If you have a TikTok-obsessed kid, here’s some good news: the famous…

10 easy meals your tween can make themself

Empowering your child to cook for themselves is an all-around win.

When your kids are all grown up and summer doesn’t feel the same

It’s every old cliche, good-intentioned advice, “The days are long but the years are short.” But no one tells you how short.

Watch Diddy start to sweat when Ellen convinces him his teen daughters are dating

You can see the actual beads of perspiration forming on his forehead, poor guy.

I complain a lot about youth sports but I’m going to miss them

Even as I sit in my folding chair watching my kids sport du jour, I can feel myself missing these days. 

These 7 Montessori phrases are perfect for school AND home

Montessori teachers use language that is intentional and chosen to foster independence.

It’s science: Vacations make your kids happy long after they’re over

Whether you're planning a quick trip to the lake or flying the fam to a resort, the results are the same: A happier, more connected family.

I’m done feeling guilty for my child’s pandemic screen time

I'm tired of shaming myself over it, and also I'm just tired. I'm really tired.

‘You can leave anytime’ is an important lesson from mom in this viral twitter thread

When a situation makes you uncomfortable, you can leave, no matter how young or old you are.

5 ways to manage screen time for your middle schooler

Students who were usually on task and high-performing were nodding off and "forgetting" to do their homework.