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[TTVN008] Should Your Tween Be Doing Chores?
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…
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Why Chores Are Important for Tweens (And Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About It)
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….
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[HSC011] What to Do When Your Tween Loses Motivation Midway Through
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…
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[HSC010] The real reason your tween keeps saying ‘I don’t know what to do’
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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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…
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[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…
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[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,…
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[TTVN005] How to Find Time for Yourself When Raising Tweens Feels Nonstop
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…
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[HSC009] How do I help my tween ask better questions?
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 (homeschool-challenge): Play in new window | Download
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[TTVN004] Why Your Tween Should Plan a Summer Event (and What They’ll Learn from It)
Letting your tween plan part of a summer event might sound like a lot—but it’s one of the best ways to build confidence, practice problem-solving, and help them think about someone other than themselves. In this voice note, I’m sharing how small planning roles helped my girls grow in big ways—and how you can use…
