The 10 Commandments of the Middle School Mom

The Internet is a scary place, but your tween is going to want to be a part of it. Rather than be the only mom on the block who disallows social media — which could have the effect of rebellion — set conditions and guidelines for using it, like regular phone checks or parental controls. Follow your kids on everything so that they know mom is seeing what they put out there, and have conversations about what should be on social media and what should be private.