Feeling like you’ve been edged out in popularity by your tween’s friends? Take heart Mom and Dad — you are still the most important person in your child’s life. Mom and daughter duo, Dr. Brenda Hunter and Kristin Blair, talk about raising tweens during the perilous middle-school years. Although peer pressure is powerful, especially since “fitting in” is the most important thing in a middle-schooler’s life, parents need to be at the top of their game, recognizing bad influences and encouraging good friendships.
