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Social Development

Information and helpful tips concerning tween dating, the influence of peers, establishing healthy relationships, and more.
Helping Preteens Resist Peer Pressure
If your tween is headed off to middle school, you'll need to talk about peer pressure.
Review of Middle School Confidential by Annie Fox
The first in a series of books for middle schoolers addresses a variety of tween challenges.
Frenemy
Definition of the term frenemy.
A Friend Indeed
You want your tween to blend socially, but it's also important that she maintains her individuality.
The Bullying Years
Bullying behavior peaks during the tween years, but parents can help their tween stand up to the classroom bully.
The Truth About Tween Dating
What parents must know about tween dating.
Tween Friendships
How tweens view friendships and the importance they play in a preteen's life.
Stop Cyberbullying
What parents and teachers can do to stop cyberbullying.
Surviving Tween Love
Tips to help you and your tween through preteen love.
Understanding Preteen Cliques
Understanding preteen cliques and helping your tween deal with them.
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