Front Page11-year-olds mowed 50 lawns for free so the 'Lawnmower Man' donated gear to open a business
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/50-lawn-challenge-ex1
Neuroscientist breaks down why 'normal tween girl drama' deserves a lot more compassion
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/tween-girl-drama
Hacker NewsSocial media use increases depression in preteens, not vice versa
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-social-media-depression-preteens-vice.html
#HackerNews #socialmedia #depression #preteens #mentalhealth #research #news
Jim | EntwiningI noticed my tween daughter kind of lurking behind me, looking at me.
I turned to her and asked, "What?"
She replied, "I'm just here being sigma."
Authentic dialogue from our house this morning...
Me: How are you?
Daughter: Depressed because we're eating pancakes.
😂
रञ्जित (Ranjit Mathew)On the alarming decline in the #reading of #books by #PreTeens, the so-called #DeclineByNine phenomenon, and its effect on #publishing:
"Not Lost In A Book", Slate (https://slate.com/culture/2024/05/kids-reading-fun-books-decline-by-nine-crisis.html).
#Attention #Pandemic #ScreenTime #Recommendation #Friends #BookPublishing #Marketing
Alameda PostMama Bear writes to Ask Alina for advice after seeing their child excluded on the playground while other kids play together.
https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-how-to-help-kids-navigate-friendships/
#alameda #AskAlina #bullying #friendships #MamaBear #playground #preteens
Sharonbw stands with MinnesotaI went to my granddaughter's Middle School open house tonight and came away thrilled that I'll never be a 7th grader again.
#MiddleSchool
#7thGrade
#Preteens
#MiddleSchool
#7thGrade
#Preteens
Gia ScottThe girls have decided that they wanted to go to the flea market. We have two options--one is further away and charges a parking fee (high one at that) and the other is close by & doesn't. I convinced them the closer one was better because we can also do something else. I was hoping the Upick blueberry farm, but whatever...
The joys of a southern summer...
Granddaughters have planned a camp out, so we were awakened early by a t-storm. GD#1 is here, we're picking up #2 about midday.
Their campout may have to be indoors & hot dog roasting is changing to ordering a pizza. Hot tub experience may also be off the table.