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The Secret to Not Feeling Behind This Homeschool Year
ByMarinaEpisode Summary Ever feel like you’re already behind—even before your homeschool year has really started? You’re not alone. In this episode of Tween Talk Voice Notes, Marina Joy shares the one secret that keeps homeschool parents from running on the hamster wheel of “catching up.” Spoiler: it’s not about doing more, organizing better, or finding…
[HSC005] What do you do when your tween won’t finish anything?
ByMarinaThis week, we’re talking about something that’s hard to say out loud—especially when your kid is trying their best: Sometimes effort isn’t enough. In Week 5 of the 12-Week Homeschool Challenge, we’ll look at why middle schoolers need more than encouragement. You’ll learn how to: • Spot when your tween is stuck in the “trying…
Should I end the homeschool year early?
ByMarinaIt’s the end of the homeschool year, and everything feels heavier than it should. You’re technically almost done.But emotionally? You might feel like you’re in the middle of a mess. The rhythm’s off.Your kid is dragging.You’re tired. And you’re standing in the kitchen wondering, “Should we just call it a year and be done?” That…
How to Create Intentional Routines That Prevent Bad Habits
ByMarinaOriginally from Tween Talk: Voice Notes with Marina Joy As we approach September and the start of a new homeschool year, I want to share something important: I don’t believe your homeschool schedule should be packed back-to-back. It’s simply unsustainable. But I also believe in being intentional, because when there’s bare ground in our routines,…
[TTL#007] 3 Simple Strategies to Help Your Tween Get Organized
ByMarinaAre you tired of picking up after your tween? Do you find yourself reminding them about the same things over and over… and over? Is it easier for you to do chores than to get your tween to do them? If you said ‘yes’ to any of those, this session is for you! I’ll help…
Why Your Tween’s Bad Habits Are Like Weeds (And How to Pull Them Before They Take Root)
ByMarinaJust like a garden left unattended will fill with weeds, your homeschool and your tween’s character need intentional cultivation. In this episode, Marina Joy shares how moving to a new house taught her an important lesson about the power of being proactive versus reactive — both in gardening and in parenting tweens. You’ll be reminded…