Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
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Raising tweens and teens in today's world is not easy. And I'm on a mission to equip you to love well and raise emotionally healthy, happy tweens and teens that thrive. If you are looking for answers, encouragement, and to become more of the mom and woman you want to be, check out our blog.
Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
1w ago
Making friends in school today is much harder than it used to be! The added stress of Social Media and the constant second-guessing of things posted or said are huge factors in the need for perfectionism and peer pressure. My guest today, Sheri Gazitt, is the founder and CEO of Teen Wise, an organization dedicated...
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Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
1M ago
I woke up to a welcome Friday morning, finishing our third week of the new school year. Today is my son’s first basketball game of his 8th-grade career. I felt a bit nostalgic as I watched him prepare for the day. He’s standing several inches taller than me and truly looks like a young man:...
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Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
1M ago
Putting together a care package for your college kid doesn’t have to involve baking cookies or spending hours in the kitchen. In fact, sometimes, the best care packages are filled with practical and fun items that make their busy lives a little easier and more enjoyable. If you’re looking for ideas your college student will...
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Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
1M ago
When you discover your tween or teen has lied to you, it’s really upsetting. I’ve been there with each of my kids—sometimes the lies were blatant, other times more subtle, like conveniently leaving out key details (and I must admit, now that my kids are older, they have shared a few things, and I’m relieved...
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Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
2M ago
The Surgeon General has issued an official warning stating that parents are experiencing a mental health crisis and have reached “disproportionate” levels of stress and loneliness. New data shows 48% of parents are “completely overwhelmed,” and ⅔ of those cite financial hardship. In a recent and poignant declaration, America’s top doctor has raised the alarm:...
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Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
2M ago
As parents, we all want to support our teens in navigating the challenges of adolescence, especially when it comes to managing anxiety. Fortunately, technology offers a variety of apps designed to help teens cope with stress, build resilience, and develop healthier mental habits. Here’s a list of ten apps that can be valuable tools in...
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Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
2M ago
Hi friend, and welcome to the Moms of Tweens and Teens podcast. I am so happy that you are here and listening today. Suppose you struggle with organization and clutter. In that case, if you are like, Oh my gosh, there’s so much to do, and I don’t even know what to do with my...
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Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
2M ago
Trying to motivate a teen who seems unmotivated can feel like pushing a boulder uphill. No matter how hard you try, you’re met with pushback, resistance, and indifference. Despite all your effort, the boulder barely budges, and as soon as you let up a little, it rolls right back down. It’s frustrating and exhausting to...
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Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
4M ago
Welcome friend! I’m so grateful for you and that you are here. So many of our tween and teen girls are struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, lack of confidence, and body image. My special guest today is Kristi K. Hoffman, an award-winning, Emmy-nominated TV host, media producer, journalist, lifestyle influencer, family woman, businesswoman, philanthropist, and...
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Moms of Tweens & Teens Blog
4M ago
“I am comfortable in my loneliness.” These were the words my teenage daughter recently uttered. They pierced my heart because, as a mother, all you want is for your child to thrive and flourish. Instead, it felt like my daughter was a crushed flower, and the worst part was feeling like I was in the...
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