The Middle School Years

How Do You Get Your Middle Schooler To Talk To You?Parenting a middle schooler means talking about sensitive topics, and keeping an open dialogue. What is the conversation like in your house?

Got Teen Chaos? 5 Habits That Lead to SuccessA new school year is the perfect time for parents and teens to implement strategies that encourage organization and time management skills for teens.

Back Off, Mom and Dad! How To Teach Your Middle Schooler To Be A Problem SolverWhen your kids were in elementary school, you managed everything. But as they head to middle school, begin fostering independence by taking a step back.

The New Do's of Social Media: Coaching Families To Win OnlineThe new do's of social media are about using your voice for good. Former Duke athlete Laura Tierney coaches families how to win at the game of social media.

Apps for kids that parents need to know about: Yellow, Spotafriend, moreAs the kids head back to school, Jim Steyer, founder of CEO of Common Sense Media, visits TODAY to alert parents about apps they need to know about, including Yellow, which is being described as Tinder for teens, and Spotafriend, which comes with a mature 17 plus rating in the app stores.

The New Media: Where Do Teens Get Their News From?Current events for teens increasingly come from social media. But teens still need adults to model how to consume and evaluate news sources.

Teenager Wants a $1000 iPhone? Teaching Teens About Family Finances During the Holiday SeasonYour teen wants a $1000 iPhone? The best holiday gifts for teens may be teaching them how to resist consumerism and to understand the value of a dollar.

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