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[TTVN011] How to Teach Tweens to Take Initiative (Without Nagging or Chore Charts)

ByMarina

When Initiative Starts to ClickWhat if your tween wanted to help — without being asked? In this episode, MarinaJoy reveals the overlooked skill that makes initiative possible and how to quietly build it into your everyday parenting. It’s a subtle shift, but it works. Ready to see initiative take root at your house? Hit play….

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[TTVN010] Tween Won’t Pick Up After Themselves? Try This Noticing Trick

ByMarina

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…

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[HSC002] How to get your tween to manage their own time (without constant reminders).

ByMarina

https://12-week-homeschool-challenge.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/HSC002.m4a Podcast: Play in new window | Download https://12-week-homeschool-challenge.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/HSC002.m4a Podcast (homeschool-challenge): Play in new window | Download

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[HSC006] How do I finish the homeschool year when we’re burnt out?

ByMarina

Episode 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…

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[TTVN004] Why Your Tween Should Plan a Summer Event (and What They’ll Learn from It)

ByMarina

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…