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As you dive into our latest newsletter, the past few weeks have brought some intriguing insights, especially in the realm of tween beauty. We're here to help unravel and understand these trends, ensuring you stay in the loop with the latest and greatest in the world of parenting. Let's embark on this journey together! 🌟

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• Battling the Exercise Blues: Discover how to transform your fitness routine from a chore into an enjoyable experience.

• Sephora's Skincare Dilemma: Navigating the Maze of Tween and Teen Beauty Trends

• Toddler Detectives: Decoding the 'Why' behind every question.

WELLNESS

Exercise doesn’t mean you have to go to the gym.

The gym isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, 50 percent of new gym members quit within 6 months of signing up. The good news is that there are many other ways to exercise and stay active – you just have to find the right fit for your schedule and what makes you happy.

How can you make exercise more enjoyable?

👧👦 Channel your inner child. TODAY.com wonders why we stopped running around and playing outdoors like we did as children. Kids enjoy exercising without realizing that's what they're doing – let's shift our mindset to do the same! Whether it's biking, dancing, or ice skating, these fun activities count as exercise.

 🗣️ Make it social. BYRDIE suggests finding friends with like-minded fitness goals to exercise with. Take a fitness class or join a local rec team for your favorite sport (mine is tennis)! It not only holds you accountable but is also way more fun.

Exercise is only one part of wellness. As moms, we should look at our health as a whole, too. SELF has an incredible article on exactly that: How to Feel a Little Better in 2024. I’ve pulled a few of my favorite points…

• Feel Better Physically: Book your annual appointments by the end of January and go to bed earlier (that’s a favorite of mine😆). 

• Feel Better Mentally: Remind yourself everything is temporary. 

• Move Your Body: Stretch more! Staying flexible reduces injury risk and aches.

• Feel Better in Relationships: No more excuses for the “friend” who makes you feel bad. 

PARENTING

Ten-year-olds have better skincare products than me.

It's concerning when ten-year-olds boast a better skincare regimen than I do. If you're a parent navigating the world of tween beauty, you've probably witnessed the evolution from the days of basic skincare to today's sophisticated choices.

Back in my tween days, Sephora and Ulta were unattainable goals, and my skincare routine consisted of Cetaphil face wash, Stridex toner pads, and Olay moisturizer. Fast forward to today, and tweens are embracing ‘prejuvination’💆‍♀️’—a term that essentially means preventive treatment for aging. This trend, fueled by Gen Z (26 years old and under), has led Gen Alpha to raid the shelves of Sephora.

Now, if your daughter's Christmas list included skincare products, it's crucial to know what's green-lit 🟢and what's a no-go❌. 

• VICE advises sticking to cream-based cleansers like Aveeno or Cetaphil. The mantra for this age group is simple: cleanse, moisturize, and SPF—nothing more.

• Tiny Beans warns against the allure of retinol, vitamin C, exfoliating acids, toners, eye creams, and peptides for tween skin. 

The question arises: who's to blame for this skincare frenzy among the younger generation?

Gen Alpha has become the subject of ridicule on social media, with older generations mocking their luxury skincare obsession. The blame game points fingers at millennial parents, labeling them as the creators of the "iPad kids." Business Insider delves deeper into this phenomenon.

🫧🧴So, should tweens and teens have a skincare routine? 

According to doctors, establishing healthy skincare habits is a fantastic idea. However, the resounding 'no' echoes when it comes to the expensive products they clamor for. It seems the quest for youthful skin can start with good habits, minus the hefty price tags.

AND ALSO THIS…

Raising a toddler is like having a tiny detective who asks, 'Why?' on a loop.

In his early years, my son was a question maestro. One day, my parents were chauffeuring him around and per usual he was a 3 or 4-year-old inquisition machine. Dad, a bit overwhelmed, asked, "Why so many questions?" Quick as a flash, my son quipped, "Because that's my job." And he was spot on. Being curious is a child's job description—a charming way they understand and learn about the world around them!

How can you answer your child’s questions in a way that sets them up for success? From Today’s Parent…

• Show appreciation. Express to them that their questions hold great value, and their curiosity is a treasure worth cherishing.

• Control misinformation. In a world filled with early exposure to information, providing a secure and trustworthy haven for answers is vital for children, fostering trust as they navigate more complex decision-making stages.

• Open communication. Encourage open communication, value your child's curiosity, and assure them of your constant support to build a strong relationship in navigating life.

“Establishing yourself as the primary confidant in your child's life as early as possible is essential. When children feel secure and loved, they are more likely to develop the emotional tools necessary to cope with life's challenges.” – Child Psychologist, Dr. Jillian Roberts.

The ‘why’ behind the ‘why’ questions.

Parent Circle explains children bridge knowledge gaps by asking questions, fostering curiosity, enhancing language skills, and expanding vocabulary—an endeavor that has led to numerous remarkable inventions.

TRENDING

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