CNN — Awkwardness and big feelings? You must be talking about middle school. And while many parents assume that middle school is a rite of passage that kids need to stoically tough out, the opposite ...

Clinical psychologist Dr. Supatra Tovar tells SheKnows that kids at this age go through significant cognitive changes, which makes sarcasm more appealing and easier to use. “Tweens have the ability to ...

Secrecy is different. It’s hiding something because you’re afraid of being judged, ashamed of what’s happening, or worried someone will get hurt if the truth comes out. A secret might look like a ...

Back-to-school time is always marked by big emotions. There’s the excitement of seeing friends, anxiety about new teacher expectations, and the sadness of saying goodbye to sunny summer days. Those ...

Tweens are at the funny age of push and pull. They often shirk at your simple suggestions yet seek out your input and advice when you leave them to make their own decisions. One minute they don’t need ...