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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…
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,…
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,…
Episode Summary In our Google culture of instant answers, we’re robbing our kids of a crucial learning tool: productive struggle. In this episode, Marina Joy explores why a little difficulty is actually good for your tween and how it builds the resilience they need for life’s bigger challenges. What You’ll Learn Key Topics Covered Practical…
Episode Summary Ever feel like you’re already behind—even before your homeschool year has really started? You’re not alone. In this episode of Tween Talk Voice Notes, Marina Joy shares the one secret that keeps homeschool parents from running on the hamster wheel of “catching up.” Spoiler: it’s not about doing more, organizing better, or finding…
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