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Navigating the Tween Years: Essential Parenting Tips for Raising Pre-Teens
Raising tweens is a unique journey filled with emotional highs and lows. As children transition from childhood to adolescence, parents often face new challenges related to independence, school, friendships, and emotional well-being. Understanding how to support your...
Why I Host Frequent Gatherings to Teach My Tweens Life Skills: A Post-COVID Perspective
In today's world, many people I meet claim that kids and teens don't know how to socialize, and it's a valid concern. The pandemic left its mark on social development, with lockdowns and isolation disrupting face-to-face interaction. While I can’t speak for everyone,...
Why My Kids Go to Bed at 8:30 PM (and Why Yours Might Want To, Too)
I was recently chatting with a friend about bedtime routines, and we were both surprised by each other’s schedules. She mentioned that her pre-teen regularly goes to bed after 10 PM, while I shared that we aim for an 8:30 PM bedtime. It got me thinking—what is the...
Helping Kids Navigate School Stress: A Parent’s Guide to Support and Growth
How to Help Your Child Cope with School Anxiety and Academic Pressure Tonight, my daughter Emma surprised me. After school, she was unusually calm, got ready for bed early, and went to lay down without a fuss. This was out of character for her. Emma is usually full of...
Building Mutual Trust: Why Kids Ask Tough Questions and How Parents Can Strengthen Bonds
Why Did My Child Ask If I Would Believe Her Over an Adult? Earlier this week, on our usual drive to school, my almost 10-year-old daughter, Della, posed a deeply introspective question: "If an adult tells you something happened and I tell you something different,...
How Often Should You Change Tween Bed Sheets? A Guide for Clean and Healthy Sleep
Discover how often to change tween bed sheets for a clean and healthy sleep environment. Learn the best bedding routines, laundry tips, and how to keep your tween’s sheets, comforters, pillows, and plush toys fresh. How Often Should You Change Tween Bed Sheets? A...
6 Daily Habits to Strengthen the Bond Between Mother and Tween
The mother-tween bond is evolving, and daily habits can make all the difference in maintaining a strong and trusting relationship. As your child navigates the transition from childhood to adolescence, small, intentional moments can help you stay connected. They ask...
How to Help Your Tween Navigate Friendships Without Being a Doormat
Friendships during the tween years can be a rollercoaster of emotions. One day, your child is inseparable from their best friend; the next, they’re sitting alone at recess wondering what changed. As parents, it’s heartbreaking to watch our children struggle with...
How to Select the Best Sheet Sets for Tween Girl Bedrooms: Comfort, Style, and Functionality
The Best Sheet Sets for Tween Girl Bedrooms: Comfort, Style, and Functionality As your tween girl grows, her bedroom transforms into a personal sanctuary. One of the easiest ways to enhance comfort and style in her space is by choosing the right sheet sets for tween...