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Some of the Most Thoughtful Gifts for Teens & Tweens
I personally love low-cost Christmas gifts! These low-budget gifts put…
Five Things Tweens Want You to Know
567 tweens participated in my 2020 anonymous survey, and chose…
We Weren’t Prepared: Year 6 Group Chats
Yesterday, I spent time with a group of three mums…
The Rising Cost of Christmas: How to Help Kids Embrace Less as More
If you are reducing the number of gifts under the…
Tricky Friendship Days: Let’s Not Dial Down The Drama
If your tween is experiencing powerful tears or shattering disappointments…
Conversations About Puberty: Six Research Based Motivators for Parents
We all want our children to experience healthy and happy…
Talking to Kids About Puberty and Sex: 10 Ways to Start the Conversation
Most parents tell me that topics like puberty or sex…
Questions Tweens Ask about Puberty and Sex: Channelling Curiosity to Safe People and Places
I regularly teach sexual health in primary schools. Today, a…
How to Help a Disappointed Teen or Tween: 6 Helpful Conversations
An unexpected shift in friendships. A sudden end to a…