Homeschooling Middle School Planning Week Workshop: July 28th - 31st Dismiss
Your tween’s stuck, and asking for help doesn’t seem to be helping.
In this episode, you’ll get 3 ways to help your child figure out what to ask, so they can get unstuck quicker and with less frustration.
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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.m4a Podcast (tween-talk-voice-notes): Play in new window | Download
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,…
If your tween keeps “missing” what the assignment is asking—or spends more time staring at the page than actually doing the work—this episode is for you. We’re talking about why unclear instructions derail independent learning, what to do when your child seems capable but keeps getting stuck, and how one simple tool can save you…
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This 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…
Tween Talk Voice Notes – Show Notes Host: Marina Joy Episode Overview It’s that time of year again — new curriculum season! You’ve done your research, read the reviews, and made your choice. But now that you’ve started implementing it, you’re second-guessing everything. Sound familiar? In this episode, Marina Joy shares why that first week…