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Mothering a Middle School Daughter Is New

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
December 5, 2025
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By Aimee C. Trafton

Mothering a Middle School Daughter Is New

My daughter and I went swimming today. A hobby that has always bonded the two of us, our shared love…

It’s the First and Last Year He’ll Be Wearing My Shoes

Kids, Teen, Tween
March 10, 2025
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By Jane Kim

It’s the First and Last Year He’ll Be Wearing My Shoes

When did this happen? My son and I have the same shoe size. The last month, here in the Northeast,…

You Don’t Realize How Fast Time Goes until You’re Looking Back at It

Motherhood, Teen
January 17, 2025
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By Rhonda Chiger

You Don’t Realize How Fast Time Goes until You’re Looking Back at It

My son Cooper recently achieved a major milestone: he surpassed me in height. I knew this day would come, but…

Motherhood, Tween
September 14, 2023
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By Jennifer

He’s 12 but He’s Still Mine

My son is now 12. No longer little, not yet grown. It’s so hard to imagine that he’s soon becoming…

The Mental Load of Mothering Teens and Tweens Is Exhausting

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
September 12, 2023
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By Carolyn Moore

The Mental Load of Mothering Teens and Tweens Is Exhausting

We stand together silently in the short line at 7:58 a.m. Next to me, my almost-teenage son scuffles his feet…

Motherhood, Tween
July 20, 2023
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By Lori Jude

While She’s Still Mine

I touched her hair today. The delicate, fully-formed, angel-baby droplet plucked intentionally off heaven's tree and placed in my belly…

Listen to Their Endless Chatter Now So They’ll Talk to You as Tweens and Teens

Child, Kids, Motherhood, Tween
June 14, 2023
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By Sarah Trombley

Listen to Their Endless Chatter Now So They’ll Talk to You as Tweens and Teens

I’m a talker. I’m a spill-the-beans, over-sharing, rambling on about my latest fascination chatterbox. I love words, and so do…

Dear Tween, I Will Try To Remember You Little

Kids, Motherhood, Tween
June 8, 2023
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By Monica Stoltzfus

Dear Tween, I Will Try To Remember You Little

When I hold you, I will try to remember your tiny arms and tiny legs wrapped securely around me. When…

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
March 22, 2023
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By Elizabeth Ascik

To My Son at 12

My son, you are 12 years old. You are a young boy in the last days before you become a…

What I Know For Sure About Having a Tween

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
December 7, 2022
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By Laura Costea

What I Know For Sure About Having a Tween

They all say it’s coming. I have an inkling it might be true. Yet I’m holding on–I’m believing the same…

This In-Between Stage is New For Us Both

Motherhood, Tween
November 7, 2022
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By Katie Moreland

This In-Between Stage is New For Us Both

While I was organizing my daughter's bedroom this weekend, it hit me: we've entered the in-between years. We're in between…

mom of a tween

Mothering a Middle School Daughter Is New

It’s the First and Last Year He’ll Be Wearing My Shoes

You Don’t Realize How Fast Time Goes until You’re Looking Back at It

He’s 12 but He’s Still Mine

The Mental Load of Mothering Teens and Tweens Is Exhausting

While She’s Still Mine

Listen to Their Endless Chatter Now So They’ll Talk to You as Tweens and Teens

Dear Tween, I Will Try To Remember You Little

To My Son at 12

What I Know For Sure About Having a Tween

This In-Between Stage is New For Us Both

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