Building a solid foundation for our tweens to stand on will give them footing, strength, ability, confidence, and hope. It might sound airy-fairy, but it’s not. Let’s face it, parenting is a very hard job because we are responsible for the next generation of adults. What are we leaving them with?

Teaching our tweens their value in our families and community will give them confidence and purpose as human beings. At this age, they can already make a difference in someone's life. The fact that their bodies are changing can be really scary for some parents as well as the tweens themselves... it can be embarrassing for some. Dealing with pimples, literally on your face for the world to see, can be super challenging for some, and this is where we come in....

Nurturing Tween Skin: When is the best time to start and what's up with this global trend of tweens using their mom's skincare? As our children grow and develop, so do their skincare needs. It’s a delicate balance of nurturing their evolving skin while instilling healthy habits that last a lifetime. At Tweenology, we understand the journey of parenting tweens, which is why we're excited to share insights into plant-based skincare and self-care practices tailored specifically for your tween. We're asked almost daily, “When is the right time for my daughter or son to start using Tweenology?” There are typically two schools of thought....

"I wish I was better prepared" – words we've all uttered, right? It's a universal feeling for parents. You're sailing through parenthood, and then it hits you like a wave. One day, they're tiny tots, and the next, they're asking for sleepovers. Blink, and you're filling out high school applications. And just like that, they're ready to leave the nest. It's a little scary, but it's the real deal, and many of us will experience it. Now, let's talk about our girls....

As we all know, the tween phase can be a time of both excitement and challenges. Our kids are growing up and developing their own personalities and interests, but at the same time, they are also facing new social and moral pressures that can be difficult for them (and us!) to navigate. That's why we wanted to share just a couple of insights on social and moral development during adolescence, and hope this provides some guidance on how we can support our kids during this important phase.