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We live in a world of instant answers. When we face a problem, our first move is to grab our phones and ask Google or ChatGPT. Our kids do the same thing. But this habit might be taking away something important from their growth. Let’s talk about something that might sound strange. A little bit…
Episode Summary In our Google culture of instant answers, we’re robbing our kids of a crucial learning tool: productive struggle. In this episode, Marina Joy explores why a little difficulty is actually good for your tween and how it builds the resilience they need for life’s bigger challenges. What You’ll Learn Key Topics Covered Practical…
Stop fighting your child’s brain chemistry and start working with it instead Every time we ask our kids to do something, we’re essentially battling against their natural brain chemistry. As parents, we often wonder why our tweens seem so resistant to even simple tasks. The answer lies in how we’re presenting these tasks to their…
Episode Description Does your tween groan when you wake them up for school? Does homework time feel like you’re asking them to climb Mount Everest? You’re not alone – and you’re not doing anything wrong. The problem is we’re actually fighting against our tween’s brain chemistry. In this episode, MarinaJoy shares a deceptively simple 5-minute…
Your tween’s stuck, and asking for help doesn’t seem to be helping. In this episode, you’ll get 3 ways to help your child figure out what to ask, so they can get unstuck quicker and with less frustration. https://tween-talk-voice-notes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/TTVN009.m4aPodcast (tween-talk-voice-notes): Play in new window | Download
You’re not doing anything wrong. It’s just that stretch when the systems are in place, the novelty’s gone, and your tween suddenly forgets how to function. This episode is about what to do when everything feels a little… flat. We’ll talk about why motivation isn’t the goal, how energy (not time) changes everything, and what…
It started with a few yellowing leaves… and turned into a wake-up call. In this episode, MarinaJoy shares the surprising connection between a struggling houseplant and the shifting dynamics of parenting a tween. If you’ve ever felt like what used to work just isn’t working anymore, this voice note is your gentle nudge to pause,…
What if failing wasn’t the worst thing that could happen to your tween—what if it was one of the best? In this short voice note, I’m talking about the difference between hurt and harm, and why it matters when we’re helping our kids navigate failure. If you’re thinking about how to build resilience this summer,…
This 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…