Preteens

Pre-teens sure do sleep a lot naturally, but sometimes this can be a sign that something is wrong.

Help your child understand what's going on and help make sure they are being safe and aren't getting hurt. You can't allow your child to deal with their feelings all on their own.

If you're a preteen or adolescent trying to lose weight, don't despair: There are ways you can lose weight and burn fat without spending hours and hours exercising, and without starving yourself and being hungry all the time.

Preteens these days are more weight-conscious than ever, but it's so important that preteens don't do anything dangerous in an attempt to lose weight.

When should you talk to your daughter about what to expect with her first period? How do you do it without scaring or embarrassing her? How do you approach the awkward subject of your preteen girl's first period and help her to be prepared?

Do you remember walking through the halls of your middle school and having all types of mixed feelings? From anxiety to feeling pressured to do things that you didn't want to, and stressing out over the test that you really didn't study for.

Your child isn't a baby anymore and yet he or she isn't an adolescent. What are you going to do for your preteen's birthday?

Shopping for a picky preteen may seem frustrating and expensive, but when it comes to a bedroom, there are ways to please a preteen and save money. It all boils down to knowing where to shop.

For preteens the jewelry trend for fall 2010 tends to center around fun, colorful and shiny pieces that are adorned with embellishment and made from soft flexible materials.

The styles available from the preteen school shoe trend for fall 2010 include a large variety of ballet flat influences shoes, strappy flats, metallic and suede finishes and more.

Available in a variety of different heights and with various embellishments the preteen boot trend for fall 2010 includes studs, sequins, buckles and more. What is consistent is that the styles are fun, flirty and fabulous.

Messenger bags, Harjuku Lovers, studs, camo prints and more are all a part of the preteen handbag trend for fall 2010.

Caps and hats have become a true fashion statement even in the world of preteens. The preteen hat trend for fall 2010 promises to be one that is certainly fun, fabulous and unforgettable.

The popular hoodie jackets and puffer style coats and vests continue to be popular and are available from a variety of designers. This season's preteen coat trends for fall 2010 include additions from Via Spiga, DKNY, Roxy and many others.

Preteen back to school clothing trends for fall 2010 are focused on a variety of fun separates that include preppy plaid skorts, edgy sharkbite vests, faux leather jackets and colorful skinny jeans and of course the popular hoody shirt.

With the reopening of schools just around the corner, parents are already busily shopping for new clothes for their children to wear back to school. How can you help your preteen pick appropriate back to school clothes?

With a bit of creativity, you can design a preteen bedroom that will grow as she does.

A dad must adapt as his daughter changes through the preteen years.

Are you wondering how to get a preteen boy interested in reading? Check out the information here that offers a look at the best fiction books for preteen boys.

Designing a room makeover for your preteen? Here are some tips to think about before you take the plunge.

Shopping for the preteen girl can be simpler than you ever thought possible.

Finding effective discipline strategies for your preteen child can be a real challenge at times. If you need ideas for discipline strategies when it comes to your preteen, the following suggestions may be helpful.

Styles change every year, and many preteens will want to look trendy, but there's no reason to try to mold curly hair to a stick-straight look. Here are some great looks for every hair length and type.

Trendy shoe styles for preteen girls include boots, ballet flats, clogs, sneakers and more.

This season popular fall accessories for preteen girls include a fun selection of bags, fashion scarves, tights, leggings and jewelry and hair accessories.

There are several styles available among the reviewed fall fashions for preteen girls that are appropriate for school, as well as for weekend outings.

With preteen Lindsey Baum's disappearance looking like an abduction, I remember my own extended preteen experience with a stalker and how I kept it a secret from my parents.

Five great cameras for preteen girls.

Suggestions for planning a fun outing with your preteen that fosters your relationship.