Knowledge Nest Expert Forums - Preteen
Wendy Bellissimo has brought together parenting experts from around the web to
provide parents with resources and information about the world of Preteen. Subjects
include: Junior Clothing, Kids in Middle School, Peer Pressure, School Bullying, and Teenage Issues, from experts such as Vera Sweeney from ladyandtheblog.com, Mellisa Dormoy from kidsmeditationcds.net and John DeVries from shelterwood.org. This section also includes Preteen Tips, FAQs, and information shared by other parents.
Highlights:
When your preteen starts asking to shop for juniors clothing, it's a sign that they're ready to exit the days when you would make all their shopping decisions and buy them whatever was cutesy and comfy. Learn which juniors clothing items are trendy right now, and which ones to avoid.
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Kids in middle school deal with much more than meets the eye. Many preteens face bullying, are struggling to complete all of their homework assignments at night, and are forced to make decisions to either counter or surrender to peer pressure. Find out more about how to keep your kids safe in middle school from experts in the field.
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With booming technological advancements and enhanced communications methods, the grip of peer pressure has reached new heights. Visit our Peer Pressure page and learn how you can keep your preteen safe at school from experts in the field.
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School bullying goes beyond getting teased in gym class once in a while, when wearing last season's tennis shoes in front of the other students. School bullying has resulted in tragedies across the United States over the past several years. Find out how to keep your preteen safe from school bullying in school from our experts.
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Teenage issues include anxieties and pressures over relationships, dealing with parents, and keeping up with schoolwork. Visit our Teenage Issues page and find safety advice, articles, and information from experts in the field.
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Knowledge Nest Articles - Preteen
Teenage Issues Moderator: John DeVries
Director of Admissions and Marketing - Shelterwood
John DeVries is the Director of Admissions and Marketing at Shelterwood, a therapeutic boarding school dedicated to helping troubled teens rediscover their confidence and transform into well-behaved young adults.
visit: http://shelterwood.org
