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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…

My Tween Is Gaining Independence but He Still Needs Me

Motherhood, Tween
May 7, 2023
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By Kelly Bakshi

My Tween Is Gaining Independence but He Still Needs Me

When my tween son asked to go to sleep away camp, I supported his decision and his quest for independence,…

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…

Motherhood, Tween
February 10, 2023
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By Laura Bailey

Dear Daughter, You’re Not Grown Yet

“Mom, can I have a phone?” “Mom, why won't you let me shave my legs?” “Mom, when can I wear…

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…

Dear 6th Grade, Please Be Kind to My Tween

Kids, Motherhood, Tween
October 18, 2022
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By Lindsey Goldstein

Dear 6th Grade, Please Be Kind to My Tween

Dear 6th grade, Here’s the thing. Not only is it hard to be a pre-teen, but a pre-teen who just…

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…

mom of tweens

Dear Tween, I Will Try To Remember You Little

My Tween Is Gaining Independence but He Still Needs Me

To My Son at 12

Dear Daughter, You’re Not Grown Yet

This In-Between Stage is New For Us Both

Dear 6th Grade, Please Be Kind to My Tween

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

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