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…
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…
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,…
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…
When your tween asks something that makes you pause — or flinch — it’s not always a problem. This week, we’re looking at how to guide those messy, half-formed, sometimes totally-off questions into something that actually helps them think better. https://12-week-homeschool-challenge.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/HSC009.m4aPodcast (tween-talk-voice-notes): Play in new window | Download
You’re standing in the kitchen, half a coffee down, and your tween hits you with the question:“Am I done yet?” And you wonder — did we actually learn anything this year, or did we just check boxes and coast? If that’s where your head is, stay with me. Because this is the week that can…
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
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. https://tween-talk-voice-notes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/TT-Voice-Note-Eliminate-Busywork.m4aPodcast (tween-talk-voice-notes): Play in new window | Download
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…
It’s the end of the homeschool year, and everything feels heavier than it should. You’re technically almost done.But emotionally? You might feel like you’re in the middle of a mess. The rhythm’s off.Your kid is dragging.You’re tired. And you’re standing in the kitchen wondering, “Should we just call it a year and be done?” That…