by Ina | Mar 2, 2025 | Tweens Treasure Trove
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...
by Ina | Mar 2, 2025 | Tweens Treasure Trove
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...
by Ina | Feb 22, 2025 | Tweens Treasure Trove
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...
by Ina | Feb 22, 2025 | Tweens Treasure Trove
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...
by Ina | Feb 22, 2025 | Tweens Treasure Trove
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...
by Ina | Feb 18, 2025 | Tweens Treasure Trove
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...