Parenting the Tween

Being a mom is the best job in the world- I wouldn’t trade it for anything! Now that we have that established, let’s get into the nitty gritty about the journey my tween has taken me on. What I’ve learned, what she’s learned and the memories we’re making along the way.

Lessons My Tween Daughter Has Taught Me

Lessons My Tween Daughter Has Taught Me Be Generous I’m picking her up from camp and I hear her quietly say to her friend beside her, let me ask my ...
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Teaching Tweens the Difference Between Discussion and Direction

I don't know about you, but in our family it is vital for our daughter to understand the moments of discussion and direction! You know what I'm talking about, there ...
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Words Tweens Should Know and Understand

Humble- not proud: not thinking of yourself as better than other people We all know someone, and I'm sure your tween does too... who is amazing at something. It's clear that ...
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A Year Of Reflection- Questions To Ask Your Kids

I remember a few years back, I was feeling guilt for a few experiences I wish I could have protected my daughter from. Nothing huge or life changing, just things ...
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Why You Should Teach Your Kids “It’s Not OK”

Have you ever noticed how often those words are said? How many times have you heard a child apologize to another child and their response is- "it's ok". But here's ...
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3 Skills to Teach Your Tween to Help Them Be Successful Young Adults

After years of teaching, having my own child and consistently being around children- I believe these skills will help your tween be successful young adults. Everyone wants to be the ...
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The Night Before Middle School

The night before middle school, every creature was stirring, even the dog! It's here, a day I really don't understand how it arrived. I was just taking my daughter to ...
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Mother Daughter Book Club

The Mother Daughter Book Club is a brand new hobby my daughter and I are engaging in. I saw the title of the book "The Mother Daughter Book Club" by Heather ...
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There Could Never Be A More Beautiful You

Aren't those sweet words to the ears? Well, if your in tune with pop culture there's usually a different message that is conveyed. It may be size, tighten, hair colr ...
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