tween
When is the Best time to Get a Teen Debit Card?
Raising kids to be money smart isn't easy. I want my girls to be savvy and independent, but I don't want to give them too much freedom all at once. I'm testing out the new Greenlight debit card as a way to transition them to becoming money savvy adults. Head to Greenlight here ...read more
Kids Camp and Summer Clothes Delivered to Your Door
Shopping is supposed to be fun. Remember the days when we complained about how busy we were and stretched too thin? Well nowadays we still don't have a ton of time but we do have a lot of time with our kids and if you are like me you are noticing they've grown out of EVERYTHING. ...read more
What to Pack for Summer Camp: Tween Style
It's about that time again! I'm talking about SUMMER time of course! The kids will be heading off to summer camp very soon, so we asked our tween ambassador, Elle, to give us the skinny on what to pack for summer camp in her latest video. Related: Labels for summer camp From ...read more
The Gift of Failure
Sure, we celebrate successes in our family, but we also believe in the gift of failure. I learned this from my own childhood and now I'm teaming up with Always for their Keep Going #LikeAGirl campaign to talk about doing better for our girls. Always did a study and they found ...read more
Teen Meditation at Mndfl Studio
Meditation is very appealing to me. My life is jam-packed and I often feel overwhelmed by the abundance surrounding me. I have much to be grateful for—a great family, a job that fulfills me, and my health. Finding time to be present matters to me. I don't want these years to fly ...read more
Tips for Taking Care of Teen Skin
Momtrends had the BEST intern this summer. Lily joined us for a week in August and took some amazing photos and (I hope) learned a ton about social media. Since we talk about skincare so much at Momtrends, I wanted her to experience writing about it. Related: Acne solutions ...read more
Packing for Your Period: There’s a Tampax for That
I travel a lot. In fact, I usually have a carry-on bag partially packed and ready to go with my necessities and toiletries. As an experienced traveler, you can bet I always have emergency supplies like tampons and liners on me. I thought I had this "packing for your period" ...read more
The 50 Teams, 50 States Program Helps Hundreds to Keep Playing #LikeAGirl
I remember the taunt “you run like a girl” from catholic school. My school was many things, but sensitive to self-esteem? Not so much. Despite the trend to keep girls in plaid skirts cheering on the sidelines, I grew up playing sports in the 1970s. I played soccer and swam and ...read more
Teens in Braces
I am an Invisalign Teen® brand spokesperson and all opinions expressed are my own. Full disclosure. Currently I have one daughter with a palate expander and another one who will be getting her first consulting visit before the end of the year. I’m in it BIG TIME. And I’m not ...read more
Coloring Books for Tweens
The adult coloring trend is going strong. It seems like new books are popping up for all sorts of demographics, including tweens. I'm loving these new coloring books for tweens from Crayola called Art With Edge. These are specifically designed for teens and tweens, and from a ...read more
Teen and Confidence Study
I am an Invisalign Teen® brand spokesperson and all opinions expressed are my own. I’m sharing this Teen Confidence Survey as a service to parents. Think your kids have it easy? Think again. I’m looking over the Teen Confidence survey that popped up in my radar and I’m ...read more
Ivivva: Activewear for Active Girls
With a tween who loves to dance and play basketball, it has been challenging to find activewear that is both fashionable and functional until now. Imagine how delighted my daughter and I were to find Ivivva...the girl version of the women's active wear company, Lululemon. ...read more
Starting Kids Young on Their Path to Good Orthodontic and Dental Health
I am anInvisalign Teen® brand spokesperson and all opinions expressed are my own. One of my jobs as a mom is teaching my kids to be independent. Though I love feeling appreciated and needed, I want them to thrive as independent adults. Middle school has been the proving ...read more
Dragonwing Girls: Athletic Gear Just for Girls
Got a strong, sporty girl? You need to know about Dragonwing Girl Gear. To help explain the story of the brand and to give you a first-person review, we enlisted the help of our 8th-grade intern. I was so excited to get these clothes; I picked them out on ...read more
Back To School: Denim Style, Tween Style
If there is anything that we love here at Momtrends, it's our denim. We love anything that can be styled a million different ways. And our kiddos feel the same way. From toddlers to teens, we're all about jeans for back to school style. So, today we're going to give you a week's ...read more