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What does it mean to be a tween? News and information about tweens and their culture, issues of today's tweens, tweens and technology, and what tweens are reading, and watching in the media.
Tween Girl Magazines Can Be Fun and Thoughtful
Tween girls have so many questions about school, friendship, and growing up. Helpful tween girl magazines offer a little bit of fun, as well as thoughtful and helpful information. These magazines give tweens a little bit of both.
Review of American Girl Magazine
American Girl Magazine offers a little bit of everything to the tween girl age group.
Preteen Gifts - How Much Do You Spend on Preteen Gifts for Bi…
How much do you spend on preteen gifts for birthday parties?
Tweens, Gifts and Special Occasions
Make tween gift shopping easier by considering gifts that nurture imagination, are technologically interesting, or are just plain fun. Here's what you need to know about tweens, gifts, and finding something special for a birthday, Christmas, or another special occasion.
Gift Ideas for Boys
Tweens love special events as much as they did when they were younger. They look forward to birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions as much as ever. But finding gifts for tweens isn't as easy as it once was. Boys, in particular, can be difficult to shop for. If you're looking for gift ideas for boys, consider the following suggestions - they're appropriate for birthdays, Christmas, or a…
Silly Gifts for Tweens - Ideas on Silly Gifts for Tweens
Tweens have a sense of humor and enjoy receiving silly gifts. Share your ideas for silly gifts here.
Ideas When Shopping for Gifts for Tween Girls

If there's a birthday, holiday or another event on the horizon you might be in the position of having to buy gifts for tween girls. Tween girls can be finicky, but that doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune trying to please them. When thinking of gifts for tween girls, put yourself in their shoes for a minute or two, in order to figure out what they might like to have. If you draw a blank, …

Preteen - "I Hit the Roof When I Caught My Preteen Wearing ..."
Have you caught your preteen wearing clothing that's too mature for her? Or, did your preteen son try to sneak out of the house wearing an obscene T-shirt? Share your experiences with preteen clothing here.
Tips on Buying Preteen Clothing
Prepare yourself (and your tween) before you shop for preteen clothing.
Preteens - A Parent's Guide to Understanding Preteens
You knew the teen years were going to be a challenge, but before you even get there you have to conquer the in-between years, also known as the tween years. Preteens can be difficult to parent, and even more difficult to live with, but preteens have a lot going on and they need your guidance and patience. These next few years will help determine the teen your preteen will become, so make …
The Daring Book for Girls - A Review of The Daring Book for Girls
The Daring Book for Girls is a handbook of fun, projects, history, and knowledge for tween, preteen or teen girls.
A Daring Book for Girls - Review of The Double Daring Book for Girls
The Double Daring Book for Girls is handbook for any girl who wants to make the most out of being a girl.
Children's Websites - A Review of TweenTribune.com
A children's website dedicated to news and information. A review of TweenTribune.com, a children's website just for tweens.
Definition of Digital Natives
Are today's tweens Digital Natives?
Tween Girls Magazines - Review of Girls' Life Magazine
Is Girls' Life magazine right for your tween? Find out what the publication offers tween girls.
Definition of BRB
Tween slang terms defined.
Definition of WU?
Tween text messaging abbreviations defined.
Text Messaging Etiquette for Tweens
Tweens want to text message one another. Here's how to teach your tween texting manners.
Definition of MOS
Tween text messaging abbreviations defined.
Definition of THX, THNX
Tween text messaging abbreviations defined.
Definition of BFN
Tween text messaging abbreviations defined.
Definition of Wicked Bad
Tween slang defined.
Your Tween's Sense of Fashion
Your tween wants to establish a sense of style, but you may have fashion limits to consider.
Definition of OTFL
Tween text messaging abbreviations defined.
Definition of PAW
Tween text messaging abbreviations defined.
Definition of OMG
Tween text message abbreviations defined.
Definition of POS
Tween text abbreviations defined.
Definition of BOYF
Tween slang defined.
Definition of ILU
Tween slang term defined.
Definition of LOL
Defining tween slang.
Definition of Chillax
Translating tween language.
Definition of BFF
Tween terminology you need to know.
Definition of Mean Girls
Tween terminology you need to know.
What is Club Penguin
This popular online game is targeted at tweens, but what is it?
Tween
A group of youth between the ages of 9 and 12, tweens are complex and face a variety of obstacles.
Review of Creepers by Joanne Dahme
This tween book is a great selection for readers craving a mystery.
Review of Rapunzel's Revenge
Shannon and Dean Hale offer up a graphic novel, and a twist, based on the tale of Rapunzel.
Truly Fab
The middle school years can be difficult ones for tween girls, but this series of books is here to help.
Discovery Girls Magazine offers substance to tween readers.
Many tween magazines offer little substance, but this magazine has a lot to say to tween girls.
MySpace or Yours?
When it comes to social networking and tweens, parents must be especially aware.
Tweens and Cell Phones
Information on tweens and cell phones.
Tweens and Fashion
What to do when you and your tween can't agree on what to wear.
Internet Safety for Tweens
A complete resource of online safety information for parents and their tweens.
Title IX Revealed
If your tween daughter is headed to high school, and a sports team, you need to know about Title IX and how it could impact her future and her learning experiences.
Tips for Tweens on Social Networking
Social networking tips for tweens and their parents.
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