Tag: Preteen

Making school cafeterias more friendly: There’s an app for that

Published: May 1, 2017 | By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
Making school cafeterias more friendly: There’s an app for that

A new app promises to make young people feel more comfortable in school cafeterias.

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Losing friends because I don’t have a smartphone

Published: February 7, 2017 | Last Updated: February 7, 2017 By | 3 Replies Continue Reading
Losing friends because I don’t have a smartphone

Because she is the only one without a smartphone in her group, a pre-teen feels left out.

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Friendship: The problem of three

Published: September 4, 2015 | By | 3 Replies Continue Reading

A mom gets upset when three young girls get together and always leave out her daughter.

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Middle school is tough on friendships

Published: March 9, 2011 | Last Updated: April 2, 2016 By | Reply Continue Reading

QUESTION Dear Irene, My best friend and I have been best friends since the first grade. Now we’re in middle school. This new charter school opened up and my friend wants to go there even though I’m not and she’s turning into a real jerk.   She’s telling me I should lose weight (even though […]

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Preteen Worries: My family, my friends and me

Published: January 17, 2008 | Last Updated: January 17, 2008 By | Reply Continue Reading

Preteens tend to worry. Why? As they’re simultaneously growing into awkward new bodies and tackling the social challenges of middle school, they’re also victims of the emotional roller coaster created by their fluctuating hormones. With these stressors, it’s a difficult time for kids well as their parents. Preteens tend to be tight-lipped—preferring to share secrets […]

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