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Protecting tweens from social media as a tween uses her phone while her mother works on a computer nearby.

On August 21, 2026

Protecting Tweens From Social Media Takes More Than Limiting Screen Time

Parenting, Emotional Awareness, Emotional Literacy, Emotional Resilience, Perspective, Self-Acceptance, Self-Worth

How you talk about yourself teaches your children how to talk to themselves.

On August 19, 2026

What Your Tween Learns From Your Parental Self-Talk

Self-Worth, Parenting, Self-Acceptance

On August 13, 2026

You Are a Worthy Leader

Self-Worth, Self-Acceptance

On July 31, 2026

Why Does My Tween Lie About Small Things? Understanding the Emotional Reasons Behind It

Emotional Awareness, Emotional Literacy, Emotional Resilience, Emotional Safety, Parenting

girl sitting on the ground, feeling lonely

On July 27, 2026

Your Tween Isn’t Always Lonely Because They Are Alone

Emotional Awareness, Emotional Literacy, Emotional Resilience, Emotional Safety, Parenting, Self-Acceptance

boy reading magical fairytale and building emotional intelligence

On July 13, 2026

The Einstein Quote Every Parent and Educator Needs to Hear

Emotional Literacy, Emotional Awareness, Emotional Resilience, Emotional Safety, Middle Grade Books, Middle School Librarian, Parenting, Perspective, Teaching

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"Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change" is a different slice of a fascinating new alternate universe that should be included fare for Harry Potter fans."

— Midwest Book Review

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