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  • Connecting With Your Preteen for Parents


    As your preteen becomes more independent, staying connected may seem like more of a challenge. But it's as important as ever – here are some tips.

  • 10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Middle School for Parents


    As students grow more independent during middle school, it can be a challenge for parents to know how to stay involved. Here are 10 tips.

  • Understanding Cliques for Parents


    Cliques are tight groups that usually have a strict code of membership and ways to act. Most focus on maintaining their status and popularity. Here's what parents should know.

  • Cutting and Self-Harm Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about self-injury, and how to help students who do it.

  • PMS, Cramps, and Irregular Periods for Parents


    Most period problems are common and normal. But some might be a sign that there's something else going on.

  • Talking to Your Child About Periods for Parents


    Kids reaching puberty should already know what's going to happen to their bodies. Here are some tips for talking to your daughter about menstruation.

  • Growth and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old for Parents


    As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, there continues to be a wide range of "normal" as far as height, weight, and shape.

  • Talking to Your Child About Puberty for Parents


    Talking to kids about puberty is an important job for parents, especially because kids often hear about sex and relationships from unreliable sources. Here are some tips.

  • Understanding Puberty for Parents


    Puberty was awkward enough when you were the one going through it. So how can you help your kids through all the changes?

  • Vegetarian Diets for Parents


    Vegetarian diets have become more popular, and many parents may wonder if kids can safely follow a vegetarian diet and still get all the nutrients necessary for growing up healthy and strong.