[HSC001] How do I figure out what to teach and how much is enough?

Episode Description Does your tween groan when you wake them up for school? Does homework time feel like you’re asking them to climb Mount Everest? You’re not alone – and you’re not doing anything wrong. The problem is we’re actually fighting against our tween’s brain chemistry. In this episode, MarinaJoy shares a deceptively simple 5-minute…

What if failing wasn’t the worst thing that could happen to your tween—what if it was one of the best? In this short voice note, I’m talking about the difference between hurt and harm, and why it matters when we’re helping our kids navigate failure. If you’re thinking about how to build resilience this summer,…

Just like a garden left unattended will fill with weeds, your homeschool and your tween’s character need intentional cultivation. In this episode, Marina Joy shares how moving to a new house taught her an important lesson about the power of being proactive versus reactive — both in gardening and in parenting tweens. You’ll be reminded…