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[HSC012] How to Reset Your Homeschool Rhythm in the Middle of Summer

If your homeschool plans fell apart somewhere between spring and summer, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about a simple way to reset—without diving back into full curriculum mode. You’ll hear how to finish what matters, name what’s working, and set up a light project month that keeps your tween engaged (and gives…

Why Chores Are Important for Tweens (And Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About It)

Should you get your tween to do chores? If you’re wondering whether it’s reasonable to ask your 9-13 year old to help around the house, the short answer is yes – and you shouldn’t feel guilty about it. As a parent, it’s completely reasonable to have your tween contribute to the upkeep of your household….

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[HSC011] What to Do When Your Tween Loses Motivation Midway Through

You’re not doing anything wrong. It’s just that stretch when the systems are in place, the novelty’s gone, and your tween suddenly forgets how to function. This episode is about what to do when everything feels a little… flat. We’ll talk about why motivation isn’t the goal, how energy (not time) changes everything, and what…

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[HSC010] The real reason your tween keeps saying ‘I don’t know what to do’

If your tween keeps “missing” what the assignment is asking—or spends more time staring at the page than actually doing the work—this episode is for you. We’re talking about why unclear instructions derail independent learning, what to do when your child seems capable but keeps getting stuck, and how one simple tool can save you…

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[TTVN007] Beyond Best Friends – What Your Tween Actually Needs Socially

If you’ve ever worried that your tween doesn’t have enough friends, this episode is for you. MarinaJoy shares three perspective-shifting insights that might completely change how you think about your child’s social life this summer. Spoiler alert: It’s probably not what you think it is. Whether your tween seems to struggle socially or you’re just…

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[TTVN006] What a Withering Money Tree Taught Me About Growing with My Kids

It started with a few yellowing leaves… and turned into a wake-up call. In this episode, MarinaJoy shares the surprising connection between a struggling houseplant and the shifting dynamics of parenting a tween. If you’ve ever felt like what used to work just isn’t working anymore, this voice note is your gentle nudge to pause,…

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[TTVN005] How to Find Time for Yourself When Raising Tweens Feels Nonstop

There’s a rhythm I stumbled into years ago—one that quietly changed the way I handled chaos, decision fatigue, and the constant emotional demands of motherhood. It started out as something simple. Honestly? It didn’t feel productive. It felt almost… selfish. But it turned out to be the thing that helped me show up with more…

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[HSC009] How do I help my tween ask better questions?

When your tween asks something that makes you pause — or flinch — it’s not always a problem. This week, we’re looking at how to guide those messy, half-formed, sometimes totally-off questions into something that actually helps them think better. https://12-week-homeschool-challenge.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/HSC009.m4aPodcast (homeschool-challenge): Play in new window | Download