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Rosy MathsAnother <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/TeacherJoy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TeacherJoy</a> story: As a very young teacher of a before-school maths extension program, I had a small group of ~9 to 12 year olds with two very enthusiastic and boisterous best buddy boys. Since I was not a school teacher, but employed externally, *and* the group was voluntary, I wasn't going for traditional school discipline, but a basic level of engagement and learning. I regularly threatened to separate the two best buddies, and this threat always got them to settle down.Half-way through the term another young boy joined us. Alone and carrying a lot of anger, it was clear this kid was in trouble a lot. He was mostly ok in the class - voluntary, fun, challenging maths puzzles - who wouldn't be? but sometimes struggled to follow instructions or bothered the others. During one of the sessions, the new kid, alone as usual, was doing (or not-doing) something the rest of the group noticed as non-compliant. Since it is clearly against the Rules(TM) to allow a classmate to get away with behaviour you would chastised for, the two buddies gleefully started shouting"Separate him, Miss. Separate him!"To this day I don't know what they thought that meant - I fear that all term they must imagined I was threatening to rend them limb from limb! Using the correct strict face was totally beyond me! I was laughing so hard I had to turn away and face the board! I still wonder what they told their parents about me. It gave me a lasting appreciation for the effectiveness of violent-sounding but clearly ridiculous and impossible threats as a class management tool. <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/tweens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tweens</a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/TeenageHumour" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TeenageHumour</a>

Flipboard Culture DeskIf you're still getting to grips with what "rizz" is and are astonished when your 11-year-old calls you "bro," <a href="https://flipboard.com/@SheKnowscom" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@SheKnowscom</a> is here to help with a guide to tween and teen slang (no, you can't actually use it, but it might help you understand what the hellyante your child is saying). Just for fun, which of these expressions do you think we made up? Tell us in the comments what your favorite slang word is.<a href="https://flip.it/X0hBMc" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://flip.it/X0hBMc</a><a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Lifestyle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Lifestyle</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Parenting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Parenting</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Quiz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Quiz</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Teenagers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Teenagers</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Tweens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Tweens</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Culture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Culture</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/PopCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PopCulture</a>

Woman of Many HatsHappy Read an eBook Week! Sale: Mar 2-5, 2025 📗 To help you find a <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/book" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#book</a> to celebrate, my, The Story of Q trilogy and follow up book, Tukaa's Tale are at a promotional price (FREE) at @SmashwordsFind my books, and many more at <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/ebookweek" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.smashwords.com/ebookweek</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/ebookweek25" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ebookweek25</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/ebooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ebooks</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/StoryofQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StoryofQ</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/MarionJChard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MarionJChard</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/prouddaughterpublishing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#prouddaughterpublishing</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/tweens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tweens</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/ages9andup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ages9andup</a>

DoomsdaysCWI feel bad for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Tweens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Tweens</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Teens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Teens</a> today. They have it way worse than we did. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Smartphones" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Smartphones</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TargetedAdvertising" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TargetedAdvertising</a> is making <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PeerPressure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PeerPressure</a> even worse!!! And all those "smells" can't be good for kids -- especially ones with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/asthma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#asthma</a> What Is <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Smellmaxxing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Smellmaxxing</a>—And Why Are Tween and Teen Boys Into It?Walk into a middle school classroom and you'll know."As a mom of three daughters, it came as a surprise to me to learn that it’s not just girls who are spending mega money at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sephora" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sephora</a>. Of course, it used to make my jaw drop when one of my teens asked for an $80 Drunk Elephant face serum, but now I’m barely phased by the lineup of pricey products that line their vanities." By Melissa Willets Updated on May 23, 2024How Parents Can Help Teens Feeling the Pressure of 'Smellmaxxing'"When it comes to any top-dollar trend teens are desperate to get in on, there’s going to be some give and take with parents. I’ll often joke to my kids that if they want to eat too, I can’t buy all of their clothes at Lululemon. A few wardrobe staples are more realistic. The same is true of our Sephora shopping trips. I’ll say 'yes' to a Sol de Janeiro spray, but the Charlotte Tilbury $100 Magic Cream is a 'no.' "Of course, they are welcome to spend their babysitting or birthday money on whatever they want—but not without my input on whether it’s a good use of their hard-earned cash. After all, in my opinion, they are beautiful just the way they are, without all the expensive <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/makeup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#makeup</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/skincare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#skincare</a>."Dr. Yip says it’s never too early to talk about family values, which are different for all of us. 'While we might be influenced by other kids, we still have to maintain our family values,' she recommends telling teens. "Jordan says this trend is a great opportunity to talk with kids about <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FinancialLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FinancialLiteracy</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/budgeting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#budgeting</a> [and CAPITALISM]. 'Ask, ‘Would you rather save up for months to get one bottle of fancy cologne or spend it on a concert ticket?’ Get them to see the importance of spending money on experiences versus things,' she advises. "<a href="https://www.parents.com/what-is-smellmaxxing-8652448?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.parents.com/what-is-smellmaxxing-8652448?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Capitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Capitalism</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Crapitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Crapitalism</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Advertising" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Advertising</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Materialism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Materialism</a>

Mabhengwane Mackenzie<a href="https://mcr.wtf/@HarrietMonkhouse" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@HarrietMonkhouse</a> no fishing required from me - I am a generous author! I am doing it for pleasure and my PhD. And possibly my dear friend <a href="https://mas.to/@worktheclock" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@worktheclock</a> will publish it (as she has published my <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/isiZulu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#isiZulu</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/scifi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#scifi</a> novel and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tweens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tweens</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fantasy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fantasy</a> novel!)

Kuppy ⭕️🌵Is it normal for 10 year olds to blame their farts on 12 year olds? <a href="https://ieji.de/tags/kids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kids</a> <a href="https://ieji.de/tags/preteens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#preteens</a> <a href="https://ieji.de/tags/tweens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tweens</a>

Shannon🎉 🥂 I just published by first novel on Amazon under my pen name Lea Kinley!It's called Smoochy and the Maga. It's a fun, fanciful, and charming middle-grade urban fantasy novel. The perfect cozy fantasy for tweens, teens, and the young at heart. Recommended for Grade four and up or ages 8 and up.If you're interested, you can buy it here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ5GXSLQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ5GXSLQ</a><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/author" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#author</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/bookrelease" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookrelease</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/newbook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#newbook</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/fantasy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fantasy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/middlegrade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#middlegrade</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/tweens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tweens</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/pre" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#pre</a>-teens <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/teens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#teens</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/cats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#cats</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/newrelease" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#newrelease</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/reading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#reading</a>

Dara ObbardMy <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#introduction</a> 2.1 (because I did it wrong the first time!): I’m an attorney in Massachusetts, helping nonprofits build or preserve <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/affordablehousing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#affordablehousing</a>. I have a side hustle fundraising for <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Democrats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Democrats</a>. 😊 Interested in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/housing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#housing</a> policy, <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/architecture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#architecture</a>, <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/communitydevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#communitydevelopment</a>, <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/humancentereddesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#humancentereddesign</a>, and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/placemaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#placemaking</a>. Also <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/musicaltheater" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#musicaltheater</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#food</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/arthistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#arthistory</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BBCGhosts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BBCGhosts</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/realestateporn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#realestateporn</a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/70sfashion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#70sfashion</a>. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GenX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GenX</a> by birth and by nature. Mostly I parent two <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tweens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tweens</a> (send help).

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