tweens Archives - Intentional Family Life

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Family Activities

30+ Sensationally Spooky Boo Basket Ideas Your Tweens and Teens Will Adore

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Child Behaviors and Discipline · Emotional Intelligence

Is Your Emotional and Sensitive Child Struggling at the Holidays? Here’s How to Help

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Child Behaviors and Discipline · Emotional Intelligence

How to Effectively Parent Deeply Feeling Kids: A Guide for Frustrated Parents

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Child Behaviors and Discipline · Emotional Intelligence

5 Simple Strategies to Support Your Highly Sensitive Child Like a Boss

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Tweens and Teens

10 Simple & Effective Stress Busters To Help Your Tween Conquer Stress In The Moment

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Family Activities

50+ Summer Activities Inspired By Books That Your Children Will Adore

Welcome! I'm Karen, and like many of you, I once found myself feeling like my kids deserved a much better mom. Comparing myself with other moms just made me feel like a failure. But I was determined to dive in and learn how to be a good mom - not perfect, mind you - but good (sometimes rockstar good if I do say so myself 😉). I've read, studied, trained as a parenting coach, and talked with therapists, educators, counselors, occupational therapists, speech therapists, anyone I could glean insight from. Here is where I share that all with you!