Dr. Alexandra Stratyner is a licensed psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy approaches. She is also the co-founder of Stratyner and Associates, a New York psychology practice.

When it comes to screen time, the tween years can be tricky—namely because tweens desperately want to be more “grown up” than they really are and the struggle to find quality programming that doesn’t ...

Female characters focused more on looks and being attractive than male characters on shows aimed at eight to 12 year olds. That’s the conclusion from a new study that found even if girls were doing ...

Not too long ago, networks like Disney Channel and Nickelodeon ruled the airwaves—and the hearts of preteens. Tween-targeted U.S. franchises such as Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As a parent, Yalda Uhls found herself immersed a decade ago in TV series including “Hannah Montana,” “iCarly” and “Victorious,” and uneasy about the message they sent to her ...