Tag: tweens
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12 Irritating Phrases My Tween Daughter Now Uses Against Me
Get Pregnant Fast 1. I was just kidding! Sarcasm is my go-to humor style, and it seems my daughter, Mia, has picked up on this talent. Whenever I toss out a sarcastic remark, she now retorts with, “Oh really? I can’t wait to go to the dentist!” To which I reply, “Sounds fun! I’m excited.”…
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Our Teens and Tweens
Get Pregnant Fast As my kids have grown and we’ve finally bid farewell to those endless episodes of Caillou, my husband and I have embarked on a delightful journey of introducing our tweens to the cinematic treasures of the 1980s. These films transport me back to a time of oversized hair, layered socks, and countless…
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A Blast from the Past: Why ‘A History of Radness’ Appeals to Gen-X Parents and Their Tweens
Get Pregnant Fast If you want to connect with kids today, you’ve got to win over their parents first. Just look at the enduring success of shows like Sesame Street, which cleverly weaves in humor for the grown-ups, or the way Dan Zanes brings nostalgia to family-friendly folk music. Enter A History of Radness, Amazon’s…
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What I Discovered on My Tween Daughter’s Inappropriate Cell Phone
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often recall the public service announcement from the 1970s that asked, “It’s 10 p.m., do you know where your children are?” In today’s digital age, I believe we need to update this question to, “Do you know where your children’s devices are?” Recently, I had to take away…
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9 Annoying Things Tweens Do That Are Actually Incredible
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a tween can feel like riding a roller coaster—thrilling, unpredictable, and sometimes a little nauseating. My 12-year-old son, Jake, recently insisted on painting his room a striking shade of dark blue. Rather than flat-out rejecting the idea, I suggested a vibrant teal as a compromise. Luckily, he loved the idea, and…
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My 11-Year-Old Wants Everything. I Wish He’d Take It Slower
Get Pregnant Fast My 11-year-old son, Lucas, is sprawled in front of the television, a plate of crispy tater tots resting on his lap. Clad in a worn-out hoodie from his favorite baseball team, the Giants, which he bought with his own savings shortly after their triumphant second World Series win, he’s caught up in…