Tag: tweens
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Middle School: The Unsettling Reality for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Middle school — just uttering those words sends a chill down my spine. It’s not just the notorious challenges our kids face during these years; it’s the emotional rollercoaster that parents experience too. From the drama of cliques and the antics of boys to the seemingly endless homework from teachers, middle school…
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Understanding Your Role When Parenting Teens and Tweens
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the challenges of raising tweens and teens can feel like an uphill battle. Recently, my 12-year-old son, Jake, stormed off to his room after a disagreement we had about his use of a social media platform that we had explicitly banned. While he didn’t slam the door, his frustration was palpable…
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Navigating the Culinary Chaos of Cooking with Tweens (And Why It’s Worth It)
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend was a whirlwind for me—between mowing the lawn, showering, vacuuming, and prepping for a party, I was on a tight schedule. Just then, my 8-year-old son, Max, piped up and requested a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch. “Can’t you make it yourself, buddy?” I replied. “But Mom,” he insisted, “I…
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Navigating Tweenhood: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Responsibility
Get Pregnant Fast You remember that moment all too well: you begged to take a quick stroll to the local ice cream shop with your younger sibling in the cozy beach town where we were vacationing. “I’m 12 now, Mom,” you implored, “almost 13. Please?” After some back-and-forth with your father, we decided to let…
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Celebrating Those Fleeting Moments with My Tween
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, I need to talk,” my newly turned 12-year-old says, crashing onto the couch beside me and disrupting a rare moment of peace while I’m engrossed in my book. This better be worthwhile, I think. I glance up at his messy hair, clothes stained from a day at basketball camp, and a…
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9 Jobs Every Parent of Tweens Might Consider Taking On
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the delightful chaos of parenting a tween. It’s a unique phase filled with challenges that require a diverse skill set. Here are some humorous yet relatable roles all parents of tweens seem to embody: Health Educator Navigating the complexities of puberty is like stepping into a labyrinth. One moment, your child…
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A Heartfelt Letter to My Tweens: Life Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Kids, In the unfortunate event that I don’t make it back from my hot yoga class tomorrow (thanks to some questionable decisions from my so-called “friends”), I have penned down a few invaluable lessons I want you to carry with you through life. With love,Mom Never Be a Jerk. This might…
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16 Essential Lessons for My Daughters as They Step into Their Tweens
Get Pregnant Fast As our little ones transition from their early years into the turbulent tween phase, it’s vital to share the wisdom we’ve gathered throughout our lives. While I have countless insights to impart, here are 16 key pieces of advice I hope my daughters will consider as they grow into young women: Cook…