Posts filed under Parenting Teens & Tweens

Prom Shopping for Teen Boys

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
by familycircle

Bloomingdale's bow ties Guest blogger Marian Merritt, member of Family Circle’s Tween/Teen Advisory Board, on her “prom mom” experiences. If I were to say to you “prom” and “fashion,” you immediately think of dresses, long and short, sparkly and sleek. Did you even consider what the boys are wearing?... Read More >

Categories: Parenting Teens & Tweens, School

A Good Reason for Your Teen to Blog

Thursday, May 10th, 2012
by Christine Mattheis

A Good Reason for Your Teen to Blog Here’s some news that will actually have you encouraging your teen to log on: Blogging may help soothe stress and boost self-esteem, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. Researchers say blogs are even more effective than written journals for kids because they... Read More >

Categories: Entertainment, Health, Parenting Teens & Tweens

“We Found the Perfect Prom Dress!”

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
by familycircle

The Dress_150x120 Guest blogger Marian Merritt, member of Family Circle’s Tween/Teen Advisory Board, on her “prom mom” experiences. So let’s get caught up. M and I have been on the prowl for the perfect prom... Read More >

Categories: Parenting Teens & Tweens, School

A Summer Jobs Resource for Teens

Monday, May 7th, 2012
by cassiekreitner

p_100129642 If your teen hasn’t nailed down a gig for the warmer months yet, have him take a look at Summer Jobs+. The job bank website was started this spring by the U.S. Department of Labor with the goal of generating 250,000 jobs and internships for teens during summer 2012. Start searching at

Categories: Money, Parenting Teens & Tweens

How To Talk To Your Kids About Cheating

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
by Rosalind Wiseman

rosalind wiseman Teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman answers your tough questions. For the last year I've been working with NBC's Dateline on their “My Child Would Never Do That” series. We started with an episode on what your child would do if she... Read More >

Categories: Parenting Advice by Rosalind Wiseman, Parenting Teens & Tweens