Why You Should Add The First Rule of Punk to Your Tween’s Reading List

If you’re looking for a heartwarming, empowering, and completely fun book for the tween in your life, look no...

 The tween years are a time of big changes—emotionally, mentally, and physically. Your daughter is no longer a little kid but not quite a teenager either. This in-between stage can feel...

Winter break activities can seem daunting when your tween is home, but it’s actually a fantastic opportunity to bond, create lasting memories, and strengthen your relationship. Whether...

It’s spooky season, which means pumpkins, yummy treats, spooky stories, and Halloween fun!

But now that you have a tween, Halloween might look a little different. Maybe they want to...

If you’re anything like me, you hear things over and over, in various ways, but they don’t always stick until you hear them in just the right way. That moment happened for me when I...

Rachel Simmons' book, The Curse of the Good Girl, has blown my mind twice now! My copy is dog-eared, highlighted, and sticky-noted like crazy. This book’s...

Get ready--it's time for summer fun!

As summer break approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up to keep their kids entertained. Whether you're meticulously planning every moment or opting for a...

The start of a new school year can challenge your tween's confidence, but your support can make a significant difference. One of the most effective ways to motivate your tween is through...

Ask Laeney is an advice column for tweens written by BaseCamper Laeney. Laeney (pronounced LAY-nee) is in junior high in a western state and is busy trying lots of different activities. She...

I just finished reading How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims and it provides some solid parenting advice. The author...

I saw a friend who I hadn’t seen in quite a while. It was great to catch up but I’m still thinking about (and frustrated by) what she told me. She was also frustrated.

Her daughter had...

Ask Laeney is an advice column for tweens written by BaseCamper Laeney. Laeney (pronounced LAY-nee) is in junior high in a western state and is busy trying lots of different activities. She...