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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,…
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
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…
Letting your tween plan part of a summer event might sound like a lot—but it’s one of the best ways to build confidence, practice problem-solving, and help them think about someone other than themselves. In this voice note, I’m sharing how small planning roles helped my girls grow in big ways—and how you can use…
Ever watch your tween struggle with a concept and think “they should know this by now”? Marina Joy shares a personal story about getting stuck on a jazz piano piece that completely shifted her perspective on how middle schoolers learn — and why explicit teaching matters more than we think. Discover why homeschooling middle schoolers…
It’s the end of the homeschool year, and everything feels heavier than it should. You’re technically almost done.But emotionally? You might feel like you’re in the middle of a mess. The rhythm’s off.Your kid is dragging.You’re tired. And you’re standing in the kitchen wondering, “Should we just call it a year and be done?” That…
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