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Being stuck between childhood and adolescence seems like a tough middle ground....

By the numbers | Tweens

But we’ve learned a lot about 9- to 12-year-olds while researching this issue. As you’ll see, tweens are a pretty sophisticated group with loads of knowledge about technology and pop culture, and very definite opinions about the world. There’s no shortage of words to describe them, but we prefer these two: epically awesome.

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Meet a dozen Chicago-area kids already making a name for themselves.
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Experts provide options that are still hip.
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Check out the stats behind hot tween topics.
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Sex, drugs, puberty, smoking and sexual orientation: It's coming sooner than you think.
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Trust us: Your tween will want to hang out with you at these spots.
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We recall when our parents attempted to talk birds and bees.
Fun and education, without all the backhanded pretension? I'm lovin' it!
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January 31, 2012
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