TWEENS & TEENS

Pre-teen and Teen Years


The tween years start between 8 and 10, marking the beginning of the transition into adolescence and the teenage years. Parents often look for confidence-building advice from others.

 

From Facebook to sports safety concerns, college planning and growing independence, you'll find advice and information on health and wellness, development, education and activities here. There's even a quiz teens can take about anxiety.

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Tip of the Week

 
Playdates are supposed to be fun, but visits from friends can spark squabbles between even the friendliest of tween siblings.
   
 
 

Get Ready for College

Start planning for college and get the info you need in our Parents' Guide to North Carolina Colleges.

Poll

All Parent Poll - Eating Out

How often does your family eat out?

 Three times a week or more.
 Once or twice a week.
 Two or three times a month.
 Mainly on special occasions.
 
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