Parenting the Modern Pre-Teen Girl: From Screens to Connection
Some days, I feel like I’m losing the parenting fight. My 11-year-old daughter is happy, loved, and well cared for—but when I try to connect, it’s like I’m competing with a screen. And let’s be honest: if you’re parenting a pre-teen girl, you’ve probably felt this too. It’s not just you. It’s not just her. It’s this stage . And I truly believe it’s harder than the teenage years. But here’s the hope: I’ve done this before . I have a 23 (almost 24!) year old who made it through the same strange phase of life—awkward transitions, bold opinions, makeup battles and all. So this week, I want to offer some creative and real tips that are helping me now, and that worked back then. And I want to hear from you . Because parenting the modern child—especially in a tech-saturated world—isn’t a solo mission. Let’s help each other win this parenting war. 💪💬 7 Creative Ways to Connect With Your Pre-Teen Girl 1. Talk During , Not Just After If she’s into TikTo...