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Are you exhausted from the emotional ups and downs of parenting tweens? Discover why those challenging phases are actually signs of healthy development—and how to weather them with confidence. Parenting tweens can feel like living through unpredictable weather patterns. One day, your relationship feels sunny and connected. The next, you’re caught in an emotional storm…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…