Homeschooling Middle School Planning Week Workshop: July 28th - 31st Dismiss
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…
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…
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 (homeschool-challenge): Play in new window | Download
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…
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,…
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