By Katherine Doble-Cannata I remember it well. It was probably one of my proudest moments as a parent. I finally felt like all of my time, effort and sleepless nights were being validated. Sure, I was shocked at first and maybe a little insulted but then it was pure joy. No, I am not describing… [Read More]
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Tween Cuisine: Introducing them to Avocados- Aguacates de Mexico
By Cristy Clavijo-Kish ventes aux encheres en ligne If you’re a parent or general adult exposed to a tween-aged child around eating time- you’ll come to recognize that for the most part- they’re finicky. As the mother of identical twin tweens- I get to enjoy both spectrums: the super finicky “no way I’m eating that… [Read More]
[VIDEO] Celebrate Moms of Tweens- Las Madres de Los Tweens
aaayyyyaaaaa- Can you hear the song.. “Canta y no llores” – Sing and don’t cry Moms of Tweens! What do Tween moms most likely have in common? Stress and smiles! Kids ages 7-12 require our attention at an amazing pace. You hear the Abuelas and voices of experience refer to newborns and teenagers as the ’tough… [Read More]
Family Game Review: Say Anything
“Say Anything” by North Star Games During my trip to the Blogalicious conference in DC last October I was introduced to the North Star Games brand of family games. I played onsite and was given a copy for review on LosTweens. Just recently we got around to actually playing the game as a family…. [Read More]
Earth Day Report- An Engineer, Tweens & Recycling
Earth Day has been extra special for me for the last 17 years… it’s my wedding anniversary! And, I married an Environmental Engineer – yes, you read correctly! When I saw April 22nd available as a Saturday wedding date back in 1995, I just knew it would be special for years to come. But even… [Read More]
Sticky Note Reality – Tired Moms Teaching Our Tweens
When I left my 9-5 job to work on my own ventures, including Los Tweens, I had grandiose ideas of spending lots of time with my three kids, exercising regularly, and working on those scrapbooks I’ve been swearing I’d put together since Maddy was born 10 years ago. Reality – (a reality which many business… [Read More]
Sharing Passover & Religious Observances con nuestros chicos
By Cristy Clavijo-Kish debt management program Founder & Co-Publisher The next two weeks are surely significant ones among the Judeo-Christian community with the observances for Easter and Passover. We should take the opportunity to speak about our own traditions, but also about others. I started the discussion on Passover in my home by making my… [Read More]
Holy Week – Thoughts to Share with Tweens all the Time
By: Cristy Clavijo-Kish Founder & Co-Publisher This week I may have heard the best religious message I have in a very long time and I immediately thought of our Tweens. But its application for daily life is far broader. It was the children’s mass on Palm Sunday and our pastor wanted to illustrate for our… [Read More]
Los juegos- Family Game Night a los tweens
Family Game Reviews “Hedbanz” by www.spinmaster.com When asked by friends what my girls would like for their birthday, I answered a number of them with “board games.” This was my request and less from the girls but it worked out nicely. I feel we spend too much time playing online or with gaming consoles and… [Read More]
Coca- Cola Soccer Clinics Travel Around the Country
My.LosTweens starts vlogging! I was recently invited by my amiga Natalie Boden in Miami to see the launch of a wonderful new program being presented by Coca Cola for Latino and urban youth across key communities nationally: Coca-Cola Club Balón Rojo. The program provides youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs in cities being visited… [Read More]