TWEEN (noun)
/twēn/: A shape-shifting, mood-swinging mini-human aged 8 to 14 who somehow manages to be too old for bedtime stories but too young for horror movies.

Raising a tween feels like living with a tiny CEO. She’s got opinions, schedules, demands....and zero filter. One minute, she’s cuddling you on the couch. The next, she’s demanding to know why you would EVER wear that jacket to school pickup. (Rude.)

But what makes a tween a tween, exactly?

She’s Not a Kid, But Definitely Not a Teen

This age is the ultimate grey zone. They’re outgrowing cartoons but still secretly love them. They want independence but also want you to find their missing water bottle immediately.

There’s Drama. So Much Drama.

She didn’t get the front seat? The world is ending. Her friend said “hi” to someone else first? Betrayal. And don’t get us started on the group chat politics.

The Sass Is Next Level

You’ve officially been promoted to “embarrassing mum.” Congratulations! Eye-rolls are the new language of love. Learn to translate them.

Style is Everything

Whether it’s glittery lip balm or the exact right shade of peach leggings, she’s expressing herself in every possible way. Fashion is not a phase—it’s her statement to the world.

She’s Growing. Fast.

Not just physically (hello, size jumps), but emotionally too. One moment she needs space. The next she’s in your arms, needing comfort and ice cream.

So if you’ve been wondering why your once-sweet baby girl suddenly stomps down the hallway like she’s in a runway battle - it’s not just you. You’re officially living in the tween years.

Welcome to the chaos. Grab the snacks. And remember: underneath all the sass is a strong, fierce girl just figuring it all out.

You’ve got this, mama. And she’s lucky to have you