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Are you tired of your tween making impulsive decisions or always coming to you for answers? What if I told you that something as simple as planning dinner could transform your child into an independent, thoughtful decision-maker? If you’re parenting a tween (ages 9-12), you’ve probably noticed they’re at that tricky stage where they want…
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…
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….
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…
Originally shared on Voice Notes with MarinaJoy The real reason your tween’s questions fall flat Often our kids need help. And yet when they ask for help, they’re not actually getting the answer they need to do the thing that they’re trying to do. They don’t know how to formulate the question. And it might…
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. https://tween-talk-voice-notes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/TTVN009.m4aPodcast (tween-talk-voice-notes): Play in new window | Download
If your homeschool plans fell apart somewhere between spring and summer, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about a simple way to reset—without diving back into full curriculum mode. You’ll hear how to finish what matters, name what’s working, and set up a light project month that keeps your tween engaged (and gives…
Should your tween be doing chores — even when it feels easier to just do it yourself? In this voice note, I’m sharing a few thoughts on why chores matter, how to make them less of a battle, and what might shift when you give your tween just the right kind of responsibility. If you’ve…
Should you get your tween to do chores? If you’re wondering whether it’s reasonable to ask your 9-13 year old to help around the house, the short answer is yes – and you shouldn’t feel guilty about it. As a parent, it’s completely reasonable to have your tween contribute to the upkeep of your household….
You’re not doing anything wrong. It’s just that stretch when the systems are in place, the novelty’s gone, and your tween suddenly forgets how to function. This episode is about what to do when everything feels a little… flat. We’ll talk about why motivation isn’t the goal, how energy (not time) changes everything, and what…