Tween & Teen years
The tween and teen years mark an exciting new chapter in parenting. Your child is developing a stronger sense of self, deeper opinions, and a growing ability to think critically and connect with the world around them. Conversations become more meaningful, independence starts to take shape, and you may catch glimpses of the adult they’re becoming.
While this phase comes with its own learning curves, it’s also rich with opportunity. This page collects some of our best and most popular work on parenting tweens and teens.
Tween & Teen Aged Directories & Resources
Even a glance at the next few sections might feel a little overwhelming—but take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to have it all figured out. With the right tools, perspective, and support, the tween and teen years can be not only manageable but meaningful. From navigating life with tweens and teens to setting healthy boundaries around technology and addressing tougher topics like relationships, mental health, and substance use, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Parenting Resources
Teens and Tweens & Technology
hard topics to address with teens & tweens
Fun things to do with your teen & tween
The tween and teen years can feel like a season of constant change—but they’re also filled with meaningful opportunities to connect. While schedules get busier and independence grows, time spent together still matters deeply, even when kids don’t always show it. Shared experiences, simple conversations, and intentional outings help strengthen your relationship, build trust, and create memories your kids will carry well into adulthood. These years are a powerful window to stay engaged, have fun together, and remind your children that family is a safe place to land. Below, you’ll find blogs and local resources across the Piedmont Triad designed to help you make the most of this season and enjoy time together—one experience at a time.
The teenage years: life preparation
As much as we may want to put it off, the ultimate goal of parenting is to prepare our children to launch into the world ready to contribute, adapt, and thrive. That preparation begins early, but it expands significantly during the teenage years as expectations, responsibilities, and opportunities grow.
This is the season for developing real-world skills—gaining leadership experience, managing a part-time job, volunteering, interning, and learning how to take initiative. While teens are becoming more independent, they still need guidance, encouragement, and practical support to pursue and follow through on these opportunities. The resources below are designed to help parents support their teens through this critical stage of life preparation with confidence and clarity.
gift giving guide for teens & tweens
Gift giving gets trickier as kids get older! Tween and teen gifts often come with higher price tags, and their wish lists tend to be filled with ultra-popular items that sell out fast—driving prices even higher. That’s why many parents are turning to experience gifts, which can be meaningful, memorable, and easier on the budget. Below, you’ll find some great experience ideas along with other tween- and teen-approved gifts we think they’ll actually love.
Gift Giving Guide for Teen Boys • Gift Giving Guide for Teen Girls
