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Being an adolescent has NEVER been easy! Even Jesus confused HIS parents when He was 12!

We could spend our whole lives learning about our faith- and how it is a gift.

I don’t know about you, but I had a LOT of questions when I was in elementary school (back then it was 1st through 8th grade).

I wondered what I was supposed to think about when I prayed; what did Jesus expect from me; what did it mean for me to “be yourself”.

As years past, I came to realize that simply putting God first and trusting Him even when it didn’t make sense to me was exactly what God wanted from me.

Still, I wish I had known or heard some advice sooner.

Here’s some advice that could help your tween today (and tomorrow)!

5 Words of Advice Your Catholic Tween Needs to Hear

1. God does not want you to be stressed out.

Be still. We hear that Scripture verse often.

I have not heard the Scripture passage that reads “hustle until you completely burn out.” Have you?

Our children are searching for their gifts and talents.

That can be exhausting.

And even once they find their talents, those gifts are there so that they can strive for Sainthood in a unique and unrepeatable way. Once those gifts and talents become heavy and burdensome, Our Lord Jesus has very specific instructions:

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,^* and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”

Mother Teresa said “Never worry about numbers, help one person at a time and start with the person closest to you.”

Saint Katharine Drexel advised, “peacefully do at each moment what needs to be done.”

When stress comes, our children need to remember that they are loved more than they can imagine, simply because God made her His daughter (or made him His son).

Let’s make sure we are sending that message. Grades and success have their place, but we must love God with all our soul, all our heart and all our mind – that is what is most important.

Trust in the Lord.

2. One of your greatest and most important responsibilities is to avoid sin.

Saint Maria Goretti’s mother taught her to avoid sin at all costs. She knew that sin is so bad for us!

It’s common to speak about what foods are healthy and unhealthy in our culture. We are very aware that there are things that are “good for us” and things that are “bad for us”. But this is not just true for our bodies, it’s also true when it comes to our souls.

Sin is bad for you. Sin is bad for all of us.

As parents, we stress that choices are important. We may say, don’t do that – it’s hurtful to others or it offends God. But sin is also, simply put, bad for us too.

3. You are not meant to be friends with everyone.

Saint Francis de Sales gives this advice:

“Love everyone with a deep love based on charity,… but form friendships only with those who can share virtuous things with you.”

C.S. Lewis wrote a book titled The Four Loves. In it, he names and describes 4 types of love (affection, friendship, eros and charity). Of friendship, he says this:

“our ancestors regarded friendship as something that raised us almost above humanity. . . . It is the sort of love one can imagine between angels.”

His words are in agreement with Saint Francis with DeSales. C.S. Lewis describes:

“the little pockets of early Christians survived because they cared exclusively for the love of ‘the brethren’ and stopped their ears to the opinion of Pagan society all round them. But a circle of criminals, cranks or perverts survives in just the same way; by becoming deaf to the opinion of the outer world . . .”

Recommended books for tween and young teen boys: Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Boys and books from Voyage Comics and Publishing.

4. You need to be intentional about thanking God often.

“In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18

We tell our children to “say thank you” all.the.time! But most of the time, it’s to another person.

A wise friend once shared a practice he had with me. He told me, “before I get out of bed in the morning, I thank God for my spouse” … something like that. After he told me that, I decided that I was going to make that a practice of mine too.

More about that conversation in the post 3 Ways to Awaken the Saint Within You

Obviously, your tween doesn’t have a spouse. But I also got some great wisdom once from Gianna Emmanuela Mola (Saint Gianna’s daughter).

I had the opportunity to speak with her after a talk she gave at a local parish. I could not believe how much her father suffered – even after the death of her “Saint mother” as she calls her. Did you know shortly after Gianna’s death, her 6 year old daughter also passed away? My heart ached when I heard that. Yet, Gianna Emmanuela’s talk spoke of how her father taught her to always be so grateful to God.

I asked, “How?, How after all that, can you still be grateful in those moments of such anguish”?

She took a deep breath (the kind people take when they are shocked you just said that out loud) and responded, “I THANK GOD FOR EVERY BREATH I TAKE!”

(read more about this at 5 Lessons I Learned from the Daughter of a Saint)

5. Believe in miracles. Believe in the power of prayer. Never give up on hope.

One quote that I made sure was in both the boy’s and girl’s Be Yourself Journals was this one:

“I plead with you–never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.”

Saint Pope John Paul II

We know that life often has disappointments. A tween or young teen is still new to all types of rejection.

Encountering heartache and failure is a normal part of life – but our kids need to learn how to cope with it when it comes along.

This is where faith is truly a gift.

When she doesn’t get a part in the play or he doesn’t make the team, we need to help them practice positive “self-talk”. We need to encourage them to pray about what is on their minds and hearts. We want them to look forward with hope and not to fall into despair. This is so important and needs to be taught over and over again. I love the wisdom attributed to Saint Teresa Avila:

“We pay God a compliment when we ask big things of Him.”

When our children are struggling with math or lost the past 5 wrestling or tennis matches, it is a great gift to encourage them to go to God with this suffering. The more our children go to God in prayer, the stronger their faith will grow. As adults, this faith will be priceless.

These words of advice are from the Be Yourself Journals!

Do you want your tween to hear these words over and over again? Share them and give them a copy of Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Girls or Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Boys.

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Unicorns, rainbows, strawberries and stickers – from the time I was a little girl – and even still, these things bring me a joyful smile and a happy heart.

There is wonder to be enjoyed this time of year no matter what age you are . . . and these gifts bring me back to the magic of it all.

I have found myself seeking the perfect gift for my best friend’s daughter – she is in 7th grade and is receiving her Confirmation this week.

My daughter is 5 and I have a bunch of nieces.

I have a wish list too – plus, I love buying gifts for my family this time of year.

So on my search I have found some fun finds – and I just had to share them with you!

Colorful Fruits and the Holy Spirit are always in Fashion

Okay, I have found a Catholic Sticker that I love, a shirt that is the perfect Confirmation or Christmas gift for a Catholic tween and blankets that are cute and cozy all in the same shop. That shop – Stump of Jesse!

This Holy Spirit sticker – I’m buying several!

I am giving that sticker and this tee to the beautiful 12 year old I know who is getting Confirmed this week. I might be getting one of these Fruits of the Holy Spirit tees for her Mama too! I mean, I want one

And before we go onto the next shop and basket of ideas – can we talk about these blankets?????

I have had my eye on the Saint Clare one for awhile (I was a sponsor to a beautiful young woman who chose Saint Clare for her Confirmation saint a couple years ago). Now, I just discovered this Pop of Flowers blanket and I’m loving that you can literally wrap yourself or someone else in prayer in it!

Please, go browse this shop and tell me what you think (yes, you can comment below!!!)!

Cozy Cuddles, Coloring + Cocoa are not just a treat for Little Girls

My daughter and I often sit on the couch and color together. It’s one of my favorite things!

We are both totally into it. It’s so wonderful to get cozy under a blanket, have a mug of a hot beverage and color! (Or an adult beverage in your Prayer Wine Chocolate Tumbler)

I mean, these mugs form With a Joyful Heart make me want to make Hot Chocolate right now!

If you want more fun Catholic blankets to choose from – definitely check out this Pop of Flowers blanket and Blessed Be God Boutique. While your there, grab a mug for your coffee or tea – or hot cocoa!

Looking for some coloring pages? I have ones that are perfect for adults and kids!

The Be Yourself Coloring pages have inspiring quotes, Scripture passages and even prayers – and the designs look very similar to popular adult coloring books. We print them out often in this house – for me and the kids!

You can give these as a gift by printing them out and putting them in a binder. Add colored pencils and gel pens – maybe even a few stickers – and it’s a really fun present!

If you have a daughter, niece, sister or Godchild between the ages of 10 and 13 – definitely give her the Be Yourself Journal if she doesn’t have it yet! It is made for her!!!

Now, more than ever, we must help our daughters see themselves as God made them – beautiful, unique, unrepeatable and not one hair on her head was a mistake! The Be Yourself Journal celebrates those truths and the Truth!

Stay extra warm in your Prayer Wine Chocolate hoodie!

(Don’t want a hood, no problem, get this sweatshirt!)

Don’t forget to throw on your PRAY HOPE AND DON’T WORRY socks while you relax on the couch!

Catholic Rainbows and Unicorns both new and nostalgic

My daughter is only 5, so toys are still very much an exciting part of our lives. I am so excited about Shining Light Dolls new Saint Justina of Padua and Unicorn Wooden Set!

If you shop from Shining Light Dolls, use the coupon code PRAYERWINECHOCOLATE for 10% off!

St. Justina of Padua was a young woman that lived around the turn of the 4^th century in Padua, Italy. From childhood, Justina had a deep love of Jesus and wanted to live the life of a religious. In traditional Christian art, St. Justina is portrayed with a unicorn, which is a symbol of her purity and virtue. She is the patron saint of Padua, Italy.

You can also get this Unicorn prints for room decor!

If you want to see more Catholic Toys, definitely check out this new post: The Catholic Toy Shops are Rockin’ 2022!

All the rainbows please!

Cuddle under the blankets on the couch with a rainbow Rosary you keep inside a rainbow rosary pouch.

Cover your journal in Catholic rainbow stickers.

Rainbow stickers are so fun!!! Sweet Little Ones shop has RAINBOW ROSARY stickers!!!

Don’t forget all the sparkles (Catholic jewelry)

And last but not least, my daughter, sister, sister-in-law and me all love Telos Jewelry!!!

I could go on, but I must start actually shopping myself!

Happy Shopping! God Bless You!

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“They are all confused”.

This was what a former student of mine, who now teaches middle school, said to me recently about her students.

It is completely normal for a child going through adolescence to be confused about who they are.

It was confusing in the 1980’s and 1990’s- I vividly remember that.

It seems like the confusion has accelerated immensely in recent years.

My former student agrees.

We want our daughters to be comfortable and confident to just be themselves . . . but:

We can’t tell a 12 year old girl to “just be yourself” and walk away.

Most 12 year-olds are wondering who they are!

We can help them to discover her identity in Christ.

How?

By answering these questions – even if we haven’t heard our children ask them out loud.

Question: Is my gender a mistake?

Answer: No. God made you on purpose, with a purpose and nothing that God has ever created was, is or will be a mistake.

“One has to be content with what has been assigned him by heaven” (Jn. 3:27)*

Remind and reassure your daughter that she was created out of pure love by God the Father.

God gave her a specific body and that body is . . .

“a window into the depth of the person who is inescapably male or female. We can think of the body as a compass which points us toward love—both the love which is our origin and the love which fulfills us. After all, “it is not good for the man to be alone”

(Gen. 2:18): (from Focus article on the Catholic Church and gender)

Tell her she is unique and unrepeatable.

Assure her that God has a plan and mission for her. We need to tell her that she should pray often; giving thanks to Our Lord and asking the Holy Spirit for guidance.

Question: Do my actions really matter? How important is it for me to obey the Commandments and go to Mass?

Answer: Little acts of faith done are really important.

“If we are faithful in little, we will obtain grace for the big.“

Saint Katharine Drexel

We need to stress how important little acts of faith are in our daily lives.

I am a firm believer that every young person should watch the original Karate Kid movie.

When Daniel finally confronts Mr. Miyagi about painting the fence, sanding the floor, waxing the cars, and all the other chores he felt were “pointless” he quickly realizes that those acts were not in vain.

Daniel was being trained to defend himself physically.

Our little acts of faith allow our soul to be trained.

God does not want to cause stress in our lives.

God wants us to be faithful in the little so we will have grace for the big stuff.

Our Lord wants us to help one person at a time, and start with the person closest to us.

God wants us to enjoy His creation and smile at others. He desires our hearts and our trust.

Question: Did God give me any talents? OR Why would God give me this talent?

Answer: Yes, God gives everyone special talents. God gives us talents so that we can grow to closer to Him and serve others.

“So let your light shine before your fellow men . . .”

It is totally fine if you don’t yet know what talents He has given you.

It is totally fine if you can’t imagine how your talent could help another person. One day it will be revealed to you… until then, work honestly and diligently.

Question: Why can’t I be friends with so and so – God says to love everyone!!!

Answer: It’s okay to not be friends with everyone. In fact, you are not meant to be friends with all of your peers.

“Love everyone with a strenuous love based on charity, but form friendships only with those who can share virtuous things with you.”

– St. Francis de Sales

God doesn’t want you to be friends with everyone.

Yes, you are to love others. Yes, you are to show kindness and compassion. But friendship is a special gift for a few people.

Do not let popularity become a god.

Many teens make being liked or popular such a priority that God’s voice becomes distant and difficult to hear.

We need to stress the need to stay close to Him and make His will their top priority.

Get a copy of Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Girls here.

Question: How do I love myself?

Answer: Take care of yourself. Care for both your body and your soul.

Self-care and self-love includes taking care of your soul.

“You have a soul, be careful with it.”

-Chris Pratt, actor

Discuss Spiritual health.

We often speak about what is good for the body (veggies) and not good (junk food, drugs, etc.)

We should not forget to tell our children that sin is bad for them!

We need to teach them that it is critical for them to avoid sin. If she does not know if something is a sin or not… she should ask you! And chances are if she “doesn’t know” it’s probably not the best choice.
Our souls need to be cared for just like our bodies.

Want more advice like this? I recommend reading “How To Talk To Your Tween (or Teen) About Sex”

What would you add? How can we help young girls “Be who God meant them to be and set the world ablaze “!?

If you want your daughter to grow in her relationship with God and get to know herself while having fun, I recommend giving her a copy of Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Girls!

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*Found this in an incredible book given to me recently: My Other Self – the copy I have was published in the 1950’s, but it was recently re-published and is great for reminding us as adults who God has called us to be and how God is calling us to think and live.

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He’s asking a lot of questions about what’s on the news lately.

She seems nervous about everything.

Being a pre-teen is a peculiar age already – and now we are facing a worldwide pandemic and quarantine.

How do you help them cope?

Here are 3 Quick Tips on how to sooth your Catholic Tween’s Anxiety

More in depth resources are available to help both you and your child overcome anxiety in the Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry Catholic Mom Bundle – available only until March 27th.

Share your story

We have all felt anxiety at some point in our lives. Sometimes we forget how own life experience can truly be wisdom to share. Think about a time when you felt anxious. What was the best advice you got about how to deal with things that caused you fear or stress? What works for you now – and what never did. Sharing a personal story means a lot to our kids. They’ll remember it and take it to heart (even if they don’t show it).

Give Practical Strategies and independent techniques to help your child cope

Anxious Kids; Troubled Hearts is a practical guide to soothing childhood anxiety.

In this guide, Ginny names more than one dozen practical strategies that will help your child cope with high stress and feelings of anxiety.

A number of them are incorporated into the Be Yourself Journal for girls like: writing down worries; listing things you love; reading comforting Scripture passages as well as Saint quotes and pray.*

Other suggestions made by Ginny include deep breathing, visualization, movement and more.

Unlike the journal which is meant for tween girls; this resource if for the parents of the tween – both boys and girls.

Inside Anxious Kids; Troubled Hearts, you’ll find information, consolation, and practical, applicable coping strategies you can use right now.

Once you’ve made your way through the packet, you will:

• Understand how anxiety manifests in children

• Develop insight into the root of your child’s anxiety

• Have a basic, underlying strategy for dealing with global and acute anxiety in children

• Build a toolbox of specific techniques for easing a child’s anxiety

Anxious Kids; Troubled Hearts also includes prayers, scripture verses, and saint quotations perfect for restoring the whole family’s sense of peace.

Embrace Distractions and Genuine Bonding

Distraction is a form a pain management. Anxiety can be felt as emotional pain. In fact, distraction is one way to cope with panic disorder (Read more here: (Distraction Techniques for Panic Disorder)

According to Kidshealth.org:

“Doing things with those we feel close to deepens our bonds, allowing us to feel supported and secure.“

Pull out the Apples to Apples, a deck of cards, Pictionary or even the Chess Set. Play a game that will allow laughter and distraction.

After being home together all day, The Question Jar offers an easy way for families to connect and share. Contains a 26 page eBook and 150 printable prompts to cut apart and start using today!

Remember to never underestimate the power of prayer and complete surrender to Jesus. The Catholic Mom Bundle includes over 20 coloring pages that allow a person to spend time in prayer and meditation over Scripture verses, wisdom of the Saints and short prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our faith can provide great comfort in moments of uncertainty.

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Ever since the Be Yourself Journal for Catholic Girls was published, I have been asked the question, “Is there one for boys?” This question, asked over and over again, made me realize two things:

1. There wasn’t one for boys. In fact, what is available for boys is scarce and frankly, not that impressive.
2. There needs to be one for boys.

So, with the help of many, I wrote one.

I’m excited to announce that, Be Yourself: A Journal for Catholic is available for pre-order today!

Officially, Be Yourself: A Catholic Journal for Boys will be released on June 5, 2020 by Our Sunday Visitor.

But you can pre-order your copy today and be one of the first to have this book!

Here is the description of the book found on Amazon:

“You are a thought of God, you are a heartbeat of God. To say this is like saying that you have a value which in a sense is infinite, that you matter to God in your completely unique individuality.” – Pope Saint John Paul II

Be Yourself: A Journal for Catholic Boys was designed for boys to understand their identity and individuality, with the help of their Catholic faith.

Packed full of great art, quizzes, journaling questions, quotes from the saints, Scripture verses, and passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Be Yourself journal helps boys become the men God created them to be.

Ages 9 and up.

Wondering how your tech loving teen might start journaling? Check out How to Get Your Tech Loving Teen to Prayer Journal

Want to start a prayer journal yourself? It’s easy, here’s how: How to Start a Prayer Journal (in 3 Easy Steps)

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Earlier this month, I shared an article on Facebook titled, “Why 7th Grade Sucks the Most for Tweens and Their Parents”

It was shared 38 times from my page alone.

The article, published by the website parentingteensandtweens.com, states facts about how the brains of 7th graders are still developing and children around the age of 12 and 13 can not plan or manage their impulses like an adult yet.  Then, it states this:

Worse, seventh grade is when so many kids start losing their identity to fit in with their peer group.  At a time when girls are feeling most awkward with growing breasts, braces and growth spurts, . . . all they want to do is blend in with everyone else. “



The “Middle School Years” or tweens were such a difficult time for me that I was compelled to write the Be Yourself Journal.

When I was struggling through those years I really believed I was odd and that not many people understood how I felt.

Years later, I realize this is how many feel during that stage of life.

The truth is, it’s a hard age!

Even Jesus clashed with His parents when he was 12!!!

(The Scripture Passage that is Perfect for Moms of Teens (and Tweens) )

Those years are even more challenging today.

Social media provides no escape.  If they are on social media, they are stressed.  If they are not on it they feel stressed because “everybody else is”.



I know we don’t want more stuff in our homes, but I also remember vividly how hard that age was.

I remember one Valentine’s Day my mom gave me stickers – we didn’t get gifts that much, especially on random holidays like Valentine’s Day.  That memory sticks out to me – it was such an act of love from my mom who isn’t the “mooshy” type.  It brought me such joy!

Valentine’s Day is a great day to remind your tween three important truths:

1.  Her Identity is Rooted in Jesus Christ

God willed her into existence.  God doesn’t make mistakes. It is completely normal to wonder who you are and why God knew the world needed you.

Her identity is not found in what other people think of her.

Her identity is not based on any mistakes she has or will make.

He loves her more than she can possibly imagine.

We are to love the Lord our God with all our hearts.



Be Yourself: A Catholic Journal for Girls

Remember that article I mentioned?

It states facts about how they brains are still developing and children around the age of 12 and 13 can not plan like an adult.  Then, it states this:

Worse, seventh grade is when so many kids start losing their identity to fit in with their peer group.  At a time when girls are feeling most awkward with growing breasts, braces and growth spurts, . . . all they want to do is blend in with everyone else. “

I am going to add here that they are also searching for their identity.

I believe that identity is found in the God who created us – unique from day one; on purpose for a purpose.

This journal is to reassure them of that belief.

See inside this journal here: Dear Beautiful 13 Year Old . . .



My personal wish for every tween and young teenage girl is that she will discover God’s incredibly real love for her.  I hope and pray she places her trust in Jesus and the beautiful truth that His Love is more abundant than she could ever imagine!

If Valentine’s Day is about love – let’s get her connected to source of True Love – Our Lord Jesus Christ.

By spending time with Him in ways that help her see His light and love, she will discover how to love Him as well as herself and others.

This book was created by me to give your daughter hope when she is worried; comfort when she is sad; joy when she devotes time to getting to know herself through the eyes of her creator and peace when she desires calmness.



Plus, it’s fun too :

And add to the phone with some of DaySpring’s journaling supplies!  I love these:

Puffy Stickers!

Illustrated Faith Pen Pack

Heart Washi Tape

Pink Salt Riot Stickers and Pencils

We are to love the Lord our God with all our hearts.

When we love God above all things, we can more clearly see how to reflect His love in our on unique way.  Give God, and your daughter “all the hearts” this Valentine’s Day

Other gift ideas that will remind to love God above all things and seek her identity with him:

A Heart Pillow

Is your tween finally no longer asking for stuffed animals?  Either way, they still want something to cuddle and hug.  Again, this is a gift that could go on her bed and work as decor, without causing clutter.  It will also give her comfort <3

I love this white “shabby chic” one 



DaySpring also has a cute LOVE HEART PILLOW.


Holy Chocolate

I was always amazed at the reaction I got from my “to cool for school” students when I offered candy as a prize.  It was like they were 6 again.  A candy bar made them the happiest I’d ever seen them.  And I love this chocolate – it truly is heavenly.  Made with care and prayer by the Trappistines . . . and perhaps a wonderful conversation starter about vocations and the future.  There are nuns that prayer and make candy, why yes! Have you thought about the religious life . . .?



2. Always Persevere in Prayer

We can never pray to much. 

God may not answer every prayer how and when we would like Him too, but He certainly hears our prayers and desires us to spend that time with Him.

Pray the Rosary.  Go to Adoration.  These moments of being still are not only good for her soul, but are good for her mental and physical health.

It’s good to pray alone.  It’s great to pray with others.

It’s okay to ask other people to pray for you.  It’s a great idea to ask the Saints in heaven to pray for you.

The more we invite God into our life through prayer the more grace we will receive and that grace will guide us to choose what is good.

Persevere in prayer gift ideas:

A Rosary Bracelet

I think these might be my favorite thing ever.  I mean, they are pretty and encourage prayer – best of both worlds!  And there are so many now – so no matter what your daughter’s style is or her favorite color, there is one she will love!

I love the ones Chews Life has as well as Pink Salt Riot.

I also really like this one made by Mary With You because it reminds me of a “friendship bracelet”.



Saintly Socks

I love the St. Therese’ socks for Valentine’s Day – they have roses all over them!  Give them roses <3

Each time she sees them or puts them on she will be reminded to pray, “St. Therese’, please pick me a rose from the heavenly gardens”.  She will also remember no love or kind act is to little.

I’m also going to go out on a limb here and say these would totally be “Marie Kondo approved”!  They won’t clutter your house!  Win for you and for your daughter!

 

 

 

 

 

 



Check out all the saint socks available here: Sock Religious Socks

3. Be Brave. Be Not Afraid

Now that we have shared the truth with her, she must not be afraid to be a light in the darkness.

Let’s give here an extra boost with some fun gifts!

Be not afraid gift ideas:

I love this Faith over Fear shirt, these very cool temporary tattoos as well as stickers, magnets and pin-back buttons!



Temporary Tattoos can be bought from Just Love Prints and  from Pink Salt Riot

 



In fact, Pink Salt Riot has a Box of Courage, you can also search Pink Salt Riot’s website for Pink Back Buttons, Key Chains all kinds of Jewelry that say “be not afraid”!

If your daughter likes stickers and magnets, here are some Etsy shops that have those:

Sweet Little Ones

Meyer Market Designs

Look to Him and Be Radiant

I also love this simple, framable print from Sweet Little Ones:



So this Valentine’s Day, let’s remind the tweens we know (and maybe ourselves too) that

1.  Our Identity is Rooted in Jesus Christ

2. Always Persevere in Prayer and

3. Be Brave. Be Not Afraid!

Before they sell out – get you and your daughter a LOVE BOX!



 

What do you think Tweens need to be reminded of this Valentine’s Day (and every day)?

Share this post and tell us what you want your tween to know – use the hashtag #loveyourtween ! 

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