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Looking for that perfect set of stocking stuffers for a preteen boy? Try some of these ideas. Kids in this age group are becoming independent, know how to cooperate, and are developing social skills.
Life can change abruptly when a child matures into a preteen. A smiling, helpful youngster suddenly becomes a snarling, surly beast full of preteen angst. By all means, blame it on hormones, but...
Middle school is the point where individual style starts to matter. This is the time when preteens must be given the chance to express themselves with their own fashion tastes but also be given...
Living for God can be difficult for any new Christian, but it's especially hard for preteen Christians. They need your support and prayers to learn how they can become more like Jesus Christ, the...
For parents of preteens, kids ranging in ages 9 to 12, finding common ground can be difficult, often leading to feelings of frustration. No longer a child happy to appease Mom and Dad, a preteen...
With the pervasiveness of questionable media stars persuading a child's every decision from how she dresses to the way she fixes her hair, it's a parent's responsibility to ensure that her preteen...
Leaning English, with its many rules and contradictions, regional accents and dialects, requires lots of effort over a long period of time. When you think about learning a new language, consider...
School and government leaders have been bemoaning the loss of competitiveness and global leadership in American science, technology and engineering disciplines in recent years. Most of them...
Vacuuming your room is a fun, easy way to make it look nicer. Most kids who are preteens or older are old enough to handle this power tool safely. Here are some of the basics of vacuuming that...
Many people wonder whether or not there are environmental factors that contribute to drug abuse. While some people seem to be more susceptible to addiction than others, environmental factors...
It can be difficult for boys in middle school to garner the courage to talk to girls, but it's important for middle school adolescents and preteens to remember that almost everyone at that age is...
Designing clothes for the preteen market is a great way to learn the ropes. Because most apparel created for this market is basic, it allows you to perfect your craft and skills before moving on...
Decorating a preteen's bedroom is not difficult, but there is one thing you have to remember: Preteens have strong opinions about what they do and do not like. Therefore, decorating without your...
Yeast infections cause intense itching, burning, pain and a cottage cheese like discharge in the vaginal area. Yeast is found naturally in the body, but when acid levels in the body are altered,...
A kid's bedroom should feel safe, comfortable and have a touch of whimsy. Important considerations are the child's age and interests. If your child is a book lover, collector of Beanies, dolls...
Customary dress-up games have come a long way since the Internet. Not only are fashion-design games popular with young children and preteens, but it has become a fad with older people. In fact,...
Preteens (also known as "tweens") can be a tricky age to buy gifts for because they're at an in-between stage in life. They're not quite young children and they're not yet teenagers. Stocking...
Many parents are challenged when considering decorating their preteen's bedroom, because there is a plethora of trendy styles that look tired very quickly. The other issue is that your preteens...
Selecting a cell phone plan for a preteen can be a challenge, as the talkative nature of preteen boys and girls does not mesh with the pay-per-minute services offered by most cell phone carriers....
Hosting a Halloween party for preteens can sometimes be a challenge. Most of the guests will have outgrown the simple games that used to satisfy them. They are ready for more complicated and even...
Physical growth during late childhood occurs faster than at any other time since infancy. Preteens tend to form a gang spirit based on a strong need to be accepted in a group, whether it's in team...
Nutrition is a key factor in the development of kids and pre-teens. Parents can create an environment within the home that supports nutrition and healthy living by providing healthy foods for...
Your child is 14 years old and she wants a job. Most states have strict labor laws concerning minors, and laws for children 14 years and under are the most stringent. Your child will have to get a...
As the Internet has grown in popularity, so have websites directed at children as safe places for fun and games online. Many children's toy manufacturers, television networks and even fast-food...
Running provides aerobic fitness for children of all ages, and it can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle. For young children, however, structured exercise can lead to injury. Running...
Preteen girls feel they are "not little kids anymore," but they haven't yet crossed over into the more complicated teenage years. Generally the term preteen is applied to children ages 9 to 13,...
When your kids are in their preteen years is the ideal time to talk to them about drugs and alcohol. According to J. David Hawkins, lead author of a research group at the University of Washington...
Finding preteen party games that strike the right balance between lively fun and appropriate maturity can be something of a challenge. Preteens are not interested in kiddie games, but they still...
"Diet" has two meanings--the foods regularly eaten on a daily basis and weight reduction by limiting certain foods and calories. The preteen years, between the ages of 11 and 13, are times of...
It should come as no surprise to learn that parents and preteens are often at odds with each other. Most parents can commiserate about common bad behaviors, namely rudeness, anger, sloppiness,...
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