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[TTVN003] How to help your tween become resilient
ByMarinaWhat 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,…
[TTVN012] How to Teach Your Tween Critical Thinking Skills Using Everyday Decisions
ByMarinaEpisode Description: Want to raise a tween who can think for themselves? In this episode, MarinaJoy shares a simple but powerful framework for teaching your tween how to think things through — starting with something as everyday as planning dinner. Discover how to use the classic “who, what, where, when, why, how” questions to guide…
[HSC003] How do I help my tween follow through without constant nagging?
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[HSC005] What do you do when your tween won’t finish anything?
ByMarinaThis week, we’re talking about something that’s hard to say out loud—especially when your kid is trying their best: Sometimes effort isn’t enough. In Week 5 of the 12-Week Homeschool Challenge, we’ll look at why middle schoolers need more than encouragement. You’ll learn how to: • Spot when your tween is stuck in the “trying…
[TTVN006] What a Withering Money Tree Taught Me About Growing with My Kids
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[HSC006] How do I finish the homeschool year when we’re burnt out?
ByMarinaEpisode Summary: If you’ve hit that wall where everything feels heavy, your tween is checked out, and you’re wondering if it’s even worth finishing the year… this episode is for you. We’re not going to push harder or guilt ourselves into a finish line that no longer fits.Instead, we’re going to pause, reset, and take…