Bridget just turned 10. Claire has 12 in her sniper sights.
I’ve had a few epic fails recently, which I won’t detail in order to protect tween privacy. But one of my less epic fails was attempting to kiss Bridget in public. It went something like this:
Later that night she asked if she could sit in my recliner with me to watch American Idol (go Alex!). It was snuggle heaven.
But, holy whiplash.
So I looved this article by Katie Fairlie, Top 9 Tips for Parenting Tweens (ages 9 to 13) because I need all the help I can get. Have a look.
My favorite suggestion?
“Try to set clear, logical limits, together. Be reasonable, flexible and ask for your child’s input and you are more likely to get a positive result, even if they chuck a wobbly at first.”
“Chuck a wobbly” is now a permanent part of my vernacular! Onward ho, intrepid tween parents. xo S
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Ouch. Welcome to the world of “I love you, but please don’t make me show it”. Ugh. It gets worse, but then it gets better. Silver linings!
Hi Tammy — I’m fastening my seatbelt for the worse part. ack.
Mine are 16 & 18 and it’s starting to get to the point where they don’t even acknowledge my presence, let alone allow a kiss! Teens are tough……but from what I hear (from my sisters) it gets better when they hit their early 20’s!
Oh I can so relate to the no kisses in public but being oh so keen for attention and snuggles in private. 🙂
Glad you liked the post, I don’t have any magical answers, and there are many wobblies chucked in my house, but hopefully we can all muddle through this together!
Hi Kate — thanks for stopping by! I loved your piece. Am enacting all rules now!
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