Comments on: 20 Ways to Spend Time with Your Teens and Tweens

By: Darija

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:54:29 +0000

Let them teach you something they are good at… it makes them proud and confident, and you see them in a different light 🙂

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By: Laurie

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 05:48:57 +0000

By: Jennifer

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 23:32:25 +0000

I have 3 kids who are in this age range, and it is definitely hard to find time to spend with each one of them one on one. Usually we try to take them one at a time shopping or running errands; this gives us time to talk. A lot of times, we’ll just end up bonding while watching t.v. Sounds stupid when I say it like that, but something that happens in a show after the little ones go to bed will spark a discussion that leads to deeper discussions, etc.etc.

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By: Elizabeth

Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:19:09 +0000

We game together. My daughter is very much into online multiplayer games like Wizards 101 and I have an account too. We help one another with our quests.

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By: Liz

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:34:39 +0000

Share your faith with them.

Talk about their future. Don’t TELL – talk. They are probably starting to think about things like college or what to expect in high school. Being told before senior year of high school that no matter how good you are, something beyond your control might keep you out of the college of your choice and you need a back-up plan is a good thing.
Scouts. They may not be receptive any more, but it you can be active with them, it’ll get you both into new adventures. My son and his Dad have enjoyed fishing together. He and I have done orienteering, and may try doing it as a family activity. And both my boys are now Skiing together. We wouldn’t have done any of that without Scouts as an incentive.
Exercise – something they like. Then you’ll end up in better shape.
Plan your meals for the week together, and do the prep together (if possible). They’ll learn a new skill and take some effort off your plate at the same time.

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