How positive thinking can help build your tween’s resilience and improve their relationships
Imagine being on a boat in the middle of the sea: you kinda know how to control the boat, but don’t really have the experience and skills yet. Then all of a sudden the sky starts to turn grey and you can sense a storm coming your way. Scary stuff, isn’t it? That’s the kind of feeling your tween is going through right now, trying to navigate the tricky waters of adolescence. They are facing...
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Parenting a tween? Here’s how to help their confidence thrive
You would think your sweet child’s mood swings and irrationalities are well behind you since they were no longer toddlers (where have all the years gone?). Doesn’t it seem like forever ago when they were throwing irrational tantrums all day? And then one day, all of a sudden, you find yourself asking: “Where did my sweet little baby go?”. Well, parents, welcome to the world of tweens! This is exactly what I am going through...
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Tweens are facing a social confidence crisis post-pandemic so here’s how we can help
Have you recently wondered why your tween or teen doesn’t seem to have the same social etiquette as an older sibling, or even you, had at their age? Are most of their hangouts with friends happening online or via a phone – even though the lockdown is long gone? As the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to understand how it has affected your tweens’ social and mental development. Young teenagers are...
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Body hair, mood swings and social media – welcome to puberty with your pre-teen!
It feels like yesterday when I gave birth to tiny 8-pound babies who cried every time I walked out of their line of sight. Their faces would light up as I pulled up in the driveway to pick them up from daycare and the car ride home would be full of non-stop chatter about every little detail, like the sparkly pink beret that Mrs. Janice had worn or a spotted bug they had found in...
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How to have the period talk with your tween
“I honestly believed I had some disease and was going to die. I was so sure I even penned down a will,” I shared with friends as I recalled the day I got my first period. We all laughed and shared anecdotes about how periods were such a taboo when we were growing up and how we were taken by surprise. Sure, it seemed funny now, but those small incidents had been traumatic and scary...
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Entertain your tween these school holidays with these creative ideas
School holidays are a well-deserved break for tweens from the academic pressures they face, and also time to decompress and have some fun! As much as your tween may want to chill and do nothing, boredom is bound to set in. So we’ve come up with some ideas on how to keep your tween entertained these holidays and enjoy the fun yourself too! Visit a local amusement park Amusement parks are always a hit with...
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Best Tween Movies: Good movies for 9-12 year olds to watch
I remember the late nights cuddled in a large duvet with one parent on each side and endless snacks on the bed. This was our monthly movie night. And it was here, in the comfort of my parent’s bed, that my siblings and I sat and watched so many movies growing up. Occasionally we spilled sodas (sorry, mum) and wiped our salty popcorn hands with dad’s t-shirts (sorry, but not sorry because those shirts were...
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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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5 Creative crafts to keep kids entertained on the weekend
When you’re a parent, you dream of having a quiet weekend where you don’t have to shuttle your kids all over the place to parties, sports games and the mall. Of course, having your children home for the weekend can also bring its own set of challenges! And I, as a parent, can tell you that this is because Gen Alpha has two extremes when going out is not an option. They will either be...
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Extracurricular activities that your not-quite-teenager will actually get excited about doing
If you can relate to the frazzled parent I once was – with a tween at home who never stopped grumbling about boredom, you’re probably always on the lookout for extracurricular activities to keep them both entertained and engaged (and not rolling their eyes). Tweens are stuck in that peculiar life stage where they’re done with kiddie stuff but not quite ready for teenage shenanigans. Their interests and preferences shift faster than you can grasp,...
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How to nail digital age parenting and keep your tweens safe online
Trigger Warning: This content may contain topics or language that may be triggering for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or thoughts of self-harm. Please use your own judgement around what might be upsetting for you to read. The internet has helped spread ideas across the globe but it comes with a host of challenges. While a parent can access great parenting content and find a support system online, their teen can be bombarded with misogynistic content...
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