Dear Readers,

One of my favorite websites, Tweenparents.com,  started by two moms, has invited me to write a series of articles about tweens and anxiety. Tweenparents.com is an online publication devoted specifically to pre-adolescents and their parents and offers parents: a library of articles relating to tweens, a weekly newsletter and a feature called "Tween Lingo" that helps parents keep up with slang, IM and texting definitions. Feedback and ideas for articles are welcome too.

Article number two is linked below and inlcudes a link to my first article in the series:

TweenParent.com: Parenting Source for Tweens, Pre-teens, Middle School
Why is My Tween Afraid to Leave Home? Understanding Chronic Anxiety. Source: Diane Peters Mayer. (6 ratings).
It's puzzling and scary for Ryan's parents. ...
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Both Tweenparents.com and I invite you to comment and send in questions you may have about your tween.

Warm regards,
Diane