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[TTVN003] How to help your tween become resilient
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,…
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Should I Let My Tween Check Their Own Work in Homeschool?
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…
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[TTVN002] How to Teach Critical Thinking in Your Homeschool Using Real-World News
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
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[TTVN001] Letting Go of the Wrong To-Dos
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
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[HSC008] 3 Ways to Build Independence in Your Homeschool Tween
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…
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[HSC007] Should I end the homeschool year early?
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…
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[HSC006] How do I finish the homeschool year when we’re burnt out?
Episode Summary: If you’ve hit that wall where everything feels heavy, your tween is checked out, and you’re wondering if it’s even worth finishing the year… this episode is for you. We’re not going to push harder or guilt ourselves into a finish line that no longer fits.Instead, we’re going to pause, reset, and take…
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[HSC005] What do you do when your tween won’t finish anything?
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…
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[HSC004] Should we go back and review… or just push through?
https://12-week-homeschool-challenge.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/HSC004.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Downloadhttps://12-week-homeschool-challenge.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/HSC004.m4aPodcast (homeschool-challenge): Play in new window | Download
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[HSC003] How do I help my tween follow through without constant nagging?
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