As a mom, I’m a dialed in to what it feels like to make my way through middle school and hit puberty. My small girl has the benefit of my actual experience. I lived it. I understand awkward. And acne. And learning to shave, wash my face and figure out the mass of hair I was blessed to grow.
As the mother of a now tween boy…I don’t have the experience. At least, not beyond what I witnessed as a tween girl. But I truly believe it has been crucial for me to learn. While I am fully aware his father’s advice is invaluable, I’m confident I have something to share.
In my mind, it begins with starting to learn a little responsibility in life in general and then applying that to his own world. There is basic hygiene, skin care, and of course his teeth to thing about.
I’m happy to be over on Healthy Essentials offering my favorite tips and ideas. And you know, I’m always grateful to hear your thoughts. Stop on by to read and definitely feel free to come back here to share. It definitely takes a village.
Disclosure – I’m proud to have a long term partnership with Healthy Essentials and Johnson & Johnson. As always, all thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.
My boys are 10 and 13 so I am living this right now. I am learning a whole lot about young men along the way….
My son just turned 13 and he is about to go through some big changes. I will leave a lot up to my husband but I have a good relationship with him so he confides in me about his problems.
I think the same can be said I have the experience of being a tween boy, so the things you’re mentioning are familiar territory. I agree moms do bring something to the table when it comes to tween boys. Hygiene is KEY, as I’m sure you’re experiencing.
This is something I’ll be looking forward to very soon. I am fully aware of self-care for tween and teen girls but have not had much experience for boys.
Tween boys……Oh JOY! I have a few years before that will take place (lucky me, right?). I think a good relationship and communication are key to get the ball rolling.
It definitely helps to establish some good habits when they’re still growing. Those lessons will go a long way.
It’s nice that you’re making as much effort as you can to connect with your son as he goes through different stages in his life. I love how eager and supportive you are!
That is so awesome that you have a partnership with them! I have 4 boys and 2 girls now and love them so much! Great blog post!