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Raising Tweens and Teens
Raising Resilient Kids With a Growth Mindset
Part two of two Mental health issues are on the rise in our society, among everyone, including tweens and teens. I recently attended an event for parents looking for solutions to these issues that featured Dr. Dan Peters, Ph.D., who is a psychologist, author, co-founder and Executive Director of the Summit Center in Walnut Creek, […]
20 Quirky Books for Tweens
Does your tween enjoy books that are a bit unexpected? Do they like eccentric characters? Do they have a weird sense of humor? Then this list of quirky books for tweens has what you need! Nourishing Tweens is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program, an affiliate advertising program that provides a means for sites […]
Travel
Amsterdam with Tweens and Teens
Amsterdam is a beautiful city with a rich history. It might not be the first city you think of when planning a family trip to Europe, but it should be on your list! Your family should definitely plan a trip to Amsterdam with your tweens and teens – let me show you how! Nourishing Tweens […]
How to have a Fun Family Vacation in Washington DC with Tweens
Pleasing tweens and teens isn’t easy – sometimes it seems that it’s their job to be bored. And they are really good at it. They are also really good at staring at their phones. How do you pull them off of their phones and get them to not only look at the world around them […]
How to Get Tweens and Teens Excited About a Trip to Washington DC
We just returned from a fascinating trip to Washington DC with our tween and teen, and I want to share with you how we made it fun for our kids as well as ourselves! If you have been following me for a while, you probably have already read my article that gives general tips about […]
A Relaxing, Snowy, Fun, Family Vacation in Bass Lake, California
Looking for a good spot for a relaxing snowy vacation with the kids? Bass Lake is a great choice! Our family loves to take at least one trip a year to a snowy destination. In the San Francisco Bay Area where we live, almost everyone heads to Lake Tahoe when they want to enjoy the […]
Sonoma Wine Country with Tweens
A fun weekend for parents and tweens – with plenty of wine for Mom and Dad My husband and I love to visit the wine country – I think it’s safe to say that it’s our most frequent destination when we have a chance to get away. For years I’ve thought about how to craft […]
