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Recent Episodes of Tween Talk Live!

  • Beyond Best Friends: What Your Tween Actually Needs Socially

    Worried your tween doesn’t have enough friends? Here’s why that might not be the problem you think it is – and what to focus on instead. I see so many questions in Facebook groups from moms who are worried that their tween doesn’t have any friends. This might be you. I know it’s something I…


  • [TTVN007] Beyond Best Friends – What Your Tween Actually Needs Socially

    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…


  • [TTVN006] What a Withering Money Tree Taught Me About Growing with My Kids

    It started with a few yellowing leaves… and turned into a wake-up call. In this episode, MarinaJoy shares the surprising connection between a struggling houseplant and the shifting dynamics of parenting a tween. If you’ve ever felt like what used to work just isn’t working anymore, this voice note is your gentle nudge to pause,…