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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
How to Get Ready for a Trip to Washington DC with Tweens and Teens
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 […]
Traveling with Tweens and Teens
Planning for fun, educational vacations that engage the kids! Traveling with kids can be a challenge. We all know how tricky life can be with babies, toddlers, and even young elementary school-aged children. But as your kids age, the challenges don’t go away – they just change. Tweens can be a ton of fun to […]
