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Loving BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize has launched new schedules for online learning across all key stages. It's an amazing resource for children, which includes...

wblanton11
Apr 20, 20201 min read


When should my tween start shaving?
Between the ages of nine and fourteen, children start to grow thicker, darker hair and this can cause some anxiety, particularly if...

Rachel Bath
Apr 6, 20203 min read


The day we told our child he had autism
How do you tell your child they have autism? There's no handbook to help you through it, but Charlotte Adorjan's experience might help...
Twixt contributor
Apr 3, 20205 min read


Building tween resilience
Jane Jenison writes about tween resilience and how to build coping strategies into parening.

wblanton11
Mar 27, 20203 min read


Getting to grips with school closures
The parent juggle has gone up a whole other level; and getting your heads round it can be a challenge.
Charlotte Bunyan
Mar 27, 20204 min read


Talking to your tweens about Covid-19
Amongst all the uncertainty about coronavirus, our tweens are looking to us for some reassurance and advice (gulp), hopefully this will help
Charlotte Bunyan
Mar 19, 20204 min read


Things to do with Tweens: self-isolation ideas
With many of us facing long stints at home, we thought it might be a good idea to compile some of our favourite articles on things to do...

wblanton11
Mar 17, 20202 min read


National Offer Day - things to keep in mind
So it's the big secondary school allocation day. The 2nd March is the day your child's future is potentially made or broken...right? Or...

wblanton11
Mar 2, 20202 min read


Puberty is like fighting a sabre-tooth tiger
“Puberty sucks,” my son said.
“It absolutely sucks,” I said. “I’m not in your head, but can only imagine that it’s a mess of confusion..."

wblanton11
Feb 26, 20205 min read


Buckle in for the tween rollercoaster
It’s hard being a tween parent. You are most definitely not cool and sometimes you ruin all the fun. But trust me you're doing great...

wblanton11
Feb 26, 20204 min read


World Book Day: Ten family fun ideas with your tweens
As your tween gets older, reading as a hobby tends to drop down the list of "fun things to do". More often than not, screens and friends...

wblanton11
Feb 26, 20202 min read


twixt top 5: Films and TV Series for tweens
Pre-teen, adolescent, tween...call them what you like, those years between being a child and teenager are difficult to define. Looking...

wblanton11
Feb 13, 20203 min read


Low cost or no cost: Quirky Family Activities for Half-Term
Who says half-term has to be expensive? (To be fair, most people actually.) We've put together a list of 5 unconventional things to do...

wblanton11
Feb 13, 20202 min read


Looking after your tween's mental health
Just like physical health, we all have mental health - but our mental health is just not as immediately obvious to others....
Charlotte Bunyan
Feb 5, 20202 min read


Boxing: Helping with tween mental wellbeing
We all might know from our own selves that exercise can help with mental health and wellbeing. Harry Skelton, founder of Harry's Boxing...

wblanton11
Feb 3, 20203 min read


Noticing anxiety in my child
I have a lot of conversations about anxiety. As a psychotherapist and counsellor, I am trained to support people who are struggling with...

wblanton11
Feb 3, 20205 min read


Stuck for tween activities and holidays?
Need some inspiration to tackle the ‘I’m bored, what are we doing this weekend/holiday’ moan and keep your sanity (and spending) in check...
Charlotte Bunyan
Jan 26, 20202 min read


When should I buy my child a mobile phone?
If you're still on the fence about what, when and WHY you're having to fork out on a phone, you're not alone, find out more....

wblanton11
Jan 4, 20203 min read


6 ways to totally transform your tween’s room on a budget
Your tween wants a room makeover but you don't want to break the bank with new decorations. Here a 6 ways to transform a tween room.

Rachel Bath
Jan 3, 20203 min read


Facing up to skincare challenges
Tween skin can breakout, dry out and flake out. What products are out there to help your pre-teen with a skincare routine?

Rachel Bath
Jan 3, 20205 min read
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