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Tweens & teens

Warm, practical ideas for everyday family life, from bedtime battles to the teenage years.

Tweens & teens · 3 min

Social media and your young teen

Group chats, video apps, and likes can shape how your teen feels about themselves. How to stay involved, keep them safe, and build trust without spying or panic.

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Tweens & teens · 3 min

Your child’s first smartphone: rules that work

Handing over a first phone is a big step for both of you. Clear, fair agreements made before day one can protect sleep, privacy, and trust, and save you many arguments later.

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Tweens & teens · 3 min

Staying close to your preteen

The child who once told you everything now answers in one word and closes the door. Pulling away is normal at this age, and there are gentle ways to keep your connection strong through it.

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