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A Survival Guide For Middle School From a Mom Who’s Been There

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
April 1, 2022
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By Lorin Hawks

A Survival Guide For Middle School From a Mom Who’s Been There

Middle school can be tough at times. Your body is changing and everything is awkward. You have lots of new…

Motherhood, Tween
September 29, 2021
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By Jenny Albers

When She’s 10

I will tell you that it was just yesterday that my daughter was born. My brain recalls with such clarity the…

She Needs You To Love Her Through These Difficult Tween Years

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
January 21, 2021
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By Kristie Reitz

She Needs You To Love Her Through These Difficult Tween Years

My 11-year-old daughter came into my room to show me a selfie she just took of herself. I studied the…

I’m the Mean Mom Whose Tweens Don’t Have Phones

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
September 2, 2020
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By Chanel Schwenck

I’m the Mean Mom Whose Tweens Don’t Have Phones

I have three kids, ages 12, 11, and 9. None of them have a phone, but they claim all of…

As a Middle School Mom, I’m on the Sidelines—Ready and Waiting

Motherhood, Tween
March 11, 2020
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By Joanna Owusu

As a Middle School Mom, I’m on the Sidelines—Ready and Waiting

My oldest son is about to turn 13, and while it’s harder to find common ground with him during this…

Dear Tween Daughter, While You’re Still Mine

Faith, Tween
January 22, 2020
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By Liz Spenner

Dear Tween Daughter, While You’re Still Mine

Sweet daughter, I see you. I’ve been watching observantly for quite some time now. Your uncertain tightrope walk between little girl…

When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
January 6, 2020
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By Carolyn Moore

When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?

I used to pick out her clothes. A frilly Christmas dress, perhaps, with velvet details or an adorable bow in…

The UnHuggable Boy: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Frustrating Son

Kids, Motherhood
October 2, 2017
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By Christine Leeb

The UnHuggable Boy: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Frustrating Son

A dear friend of mine once reminded me that our kids are gifts from God that we get to slowly…

Inspiration, Journal, Kids, Motherhood
August 26, 2017
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By Jesica Ryzynski

Today is The Day for Second Chances

Every morning I wake up, often after little or no sleep, and I tell myself that today is the day.…

Journal, Kids, Motherhood, Relationships
August 11, 2017
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By Michelle Koch

7 Tips for Parenting Tweens

Maybe its because I'm not great with numbers or I tend to be a bit naive, but I'm smart enough…

Don’t Underestimate the Power of an Emoji

Kids, Motherhood
August 5, 2017
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By Michelle Koch

Don’t Underestimate the Power of an Emoji

Our son kept checking his phone. "He still hasn't responded," he'd tell me. I tried to downplay it and suggest…

mom of tweens

A Survival Guide For Middle School From a Mom Who’s Been There

When She’s 10

She Needs You To Love Her Through These Difficult Tween Years

I’m the Mean Mom Whose Tweens Don’t Have Phones

As a Middle School Mom, I’m on the Sidelines—Ready and Waiting

Dear Tween Daughter, While You’re Still Mine

When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?

The UnHuggable Boy: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Frustrating Son

Today is The Day for Second Chances

7 Tips for Parenting Tweens

Don’t Underestimate the Power of an Emoji

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5 Ways to Connect with Your Kids