As parents, the welcome relief of the “old enough to take care of themselves but young enough to still like their parents” tweens years can seem like heaven. When my kids were old enough to discuss things, make their own lunch and get dressed on their own, I felt so free. As a mom, I thought the tween years were just easier times for parents and more carefree innocent days for my kids.  But what my 10 years of teaching Sunday School to tweens has allowed me to witness shocked even me. We can’t coast during the tween years! Here are 5 conversations you must have with your tween before they enter the teenage years. [Read more…]