It’s not about getting it all done — it’s about doing the right things. If you’ve ever felt torn between the checklist and what actually matters, this one’s for you.
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It’s not about getting it all done — it’s about doing the right things. If you’ve ever felt torn between the checklist and what actually matters, this one’s for you.
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How to Hand Off Learning Without Letting Everything Crash (Week 8 of the 12-Week Homeschool Challenge) Episode Description:If your tween is rushing through assignments, asking “Am I done yet?” every morning, or tuning out the moment things get hard—you’re in the right place. In this episode, we’re talking about how to hand off more responsibility…
Episode 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…
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…
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There’s a rhythm I stumbled into years ago—one that quietly changed the way I handled chaos, decision fatigue, and the constant emotional demands of motherhood. It started out as something simple. Honestly? It didn’t feel productive. It felt almost… selfish. But it turned out to be the thing that helped me show up with more…
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,…