There’s no doubt that Walt Disney World is a magical fantasy land where proud little girls in updos twirl in their finest princess attire and boys wait patiently in line to channel The Force in their battle against Darth Vader or Kylo Ren but if you’re wondering if you Disney is still a cool place…
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Hey Tweens! Here’s What My Tween Wants You to Know About Instagram
This post was written by my 12 year old daughter, Emily, who started on Instagram to follow my travels for work. She has grown up watching me use social media and wanted to share her perspective with parents and other kids. Lots of tweens these days are clamoring for social media and the most popular…
How Smartphones Empower Girls but Emojis Hold Them Back #LikeAGirl
This is a sponsored post written for the Always #LikeAGirl campaign What is it about middle schoolers and their phones? Growing up, I remember how much I coveted a phone in my bedroom and what a big deal it was when I finally got my own phone. It not only served as a lifeline between…
Future City Competition Encourages Middle Schoolers to Use STEM to Solve Real World Problems
This is a sponsored post With research showing that girls start losing interest in math and science during middle school, motivating this key age group to use their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math isn’t hard when they’re asked to use their skills to solve a real world challenge. This is the premise behind…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12 or grades 3-6)
Oh the tween years! Not kids and not quite teens, tweens have increased confidence and independence but are still kids at heart.Tweens are confident readers who can be intensely curious about the things they want to learn about. This age longs to be the center of attention but also wants some autonomy from mom and…
6 Shows My Tween Thinks Your Tween Should be Streaming on Netflix #StreamTeam
The ways my kids consume content are far different from the way I watched television at their age. There is no anxiously watching the clock to make sure they’re in front of the TV as their favorite show starts. There’s no frustration over forgetting to set the VCR to record favorite shows when they’re not…
Top 14 Shows Tweens Stream on Netflix #StreamTeam
Gone are the days of sitting down and tuning in to watch your favorite shows live. These days savvy viewers watch their shows when they want and our kids are even getting into the act by streaming favorite content on Netflix. With the ability to set up separate profiles in your Netflix account for your…
2014 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12)
Tweens are at the cusp of independence but yet there can still be that occasional sweet side that longs to be the center of your attention. These gifts have a bit of the cool factor while also being practical, pure fun, and a bit educational too. Gravity Maze by ThinkFun ($29.99)— We never get tired…
Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12)
Tweens are always looking for a challenge. Their maturing brains like complex play that is far more sophisticated. Complex problem solving tasks, working strategically to advance to the next levels of video games, and multiplayer activities or organized sports tailored to a child’s interest can provide satisfaction through play while nurturing brain development through adolescence….
Do your kids need a cell phone? Consider when and why
One of the questions I’m often asked is “At what age should I buy my child a cell phone?” There’s no magic age at which kids need a cellphone. The decision is one that requires conversation and careful consideration because every family is different. Even though mobile phones are the #1 form of communication for…
