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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…
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
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…
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…
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,…