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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…
They’re taking in more than we think — and it’s not always the whole story. In this voice note, I’ll walk you through 3 simple questions you can ask to help your tween slow down, think critically, and make sense of what they’re seeing. https://tween-talk-voice-notes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/TT-VN-002.m4aPodcast (tween-talk-voice-notes): Play in new window | Download
They walked past the mess again, didn’t they?This episode isn’t about nagging or chore charts. It’s about helping your tween learn how to notice what’s out of place—and why that one small skill can shift the way your home feels. I’ll walk you through how to teach it without a lecture, what to say (and…
Should your tween be doing chores — even when it feels easier to just do it yourself? In this voice note, I’m sharing a few thoughts on why chores matter, how to make them less of a battle, and what might shift when you give your tween just the right kind of responsibility. If you’ve…
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…
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,…