Debating on whether or not to let your under 13 tween have a facebook account? Read this first.

Being an available parent starts by being someone who listens with curiosity to their children more than they talk at them (or lecture them), has faith in their childrens’ competence, truly wants to know their children and are never cruel, judgmental or dismissive. Available parents also set structure and limits. All children, teens and tweens [...]

Discussing sex with your tweens and teens can help them make better choices. The whole subject of sex is so delicate that some parents put off talking to kids about it, believing their child is still too young, or because they’re not sure what to say. They “finally sit down to have the Big Talk.” So what did the parents learn? Here are 9 “talking sex” tips: