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icon-heartSupporting your kids through the pre-puberty blues

Supporting your kids through the pre-puberty blues

Parenting a tween can be a tricky balancing act. It often feels like you’re navigating a minefield, constantly trying to avoid saying or doing the wrong thing. And just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, your child throws a curveball, and you’re back to square one. That’s why it’s important to have some strategies in your toolkit to help you navigate these challenging years. Sometimes taking a step back, taking a deep...

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icon-heartAllow me to let you in on a little parenting secret: 7th grade maths homework is still the worst

Allow me to let you in on a little parenting secret: 7th grade maths homework is still the worst

In my house 7th-grade math equates to a never-ending source of homework hysterics and hair-pulling moments. As I find myself embarking on this chaotic journey for the second time, I can’t help but laugh at the irony of it all. You see, math and I have never been the best of friends. So, here I am, equipped with a stack of textbooks, a mind full of dread, and an unyielding determination to conquer this mathematical...

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icon-heartHow to have open and honest conversations about gender and sexuality with your tweensexual identity

How to have open and honest conversations about gender and sexuality with your tween

It’s 2023. Simply talking to your tween about the basic birds and the bees will not cut it any more. That’s because the world has evolved around us. And as your tween grows and develops, they will become more curious about sexuality and gender. Talking to your tween about these topics can be challenging as a parent.  Why should you talk to your tween about sexuality and gender?  Having these conversations can help your child...

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icon-heart6 Fun ways to get your tween to tell you what’s on their mind

6 Fun ways to get your tween to tell you what’s on their mind

Parenting a tween can feel like you are dealing with a secret agent who’s been sworn to secrecy about their day, friends, or pretty much anything going on in their lives.  At this stage, tweens often find themselves grappling with emotional, physical, and social changes, making them more reserved and less willing to open up about their feelings or experiences. Seeking independence, they may be reluctant to share their thoughts, fearing judgment or misunderstanding from...

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icon-heartThis simple tip will take your tween’s sleepover to the next level

This simple tip will take your tween’s sleepover to the next level

If there’s one thing tweens love, it’s a sleepover. These overnight parties have withstood the test of time – even if they look a little different to how they once did (thanks, social media).  Sleepovers can be taxing on parents, for sure, but they are such an important part of developing a tweens social, emotional, and cognitive skills. They can also provide tweens with an opportunity to socialise with their peers in a more relaxed...

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icon-heartImaginative ways to inspire the mini creatives in your home

Imaginative ways to inspire the mini creatives in your home

As parents, we try to help our children grow up to be well-rounded individuals with a wide array of interests and hobbies. However, in most cases, technology has taken over our children’s lives. We know just how challenging it can be to inspire our mini-creatives to put down their devices and pick up a pencil or paintbrush. But encouraging creativity in your child can lead to improved problem-solving skills, increased self-esteem, and a more active...

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