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Last month, I was asked to review a set of books from Workman Publishing Company. Workman Publishing Company specializes in books that are educational and entertaining. The books that were selected for me, were geared towards tweens. Now that I officially have two tweens, I gladly accepted.

For my review, I was sent Bunk 9’s Guide to Growing Up, the series of Big Fat Notebooks, a Just Getting Started 17-Month Large Planner 2019, and a Big Ideas Inside notepad.

Being a tween (approximately 9 -12 years old) is a tough age. Tweens are no longer little kids but, aren’t quite teenagers either. During this time, tweens are making the jump from being fairly dependent to being more responsible and independent. They are also facing physical, emotional and social changes. Tweens are old enough to know things (body, emotions, and so on) are changing but, may not know how to ask questions. I do my best to have an open communication line with my two tween daughters. I think we have pretty good relationships. With that said, I completely understand that it can be embarrassing to ask questions regarding puberty. Having a copy of Bunk 9’s Guide to Growing Up has been a wonderful tool for us. Bunk 9’s Guide to Growing Up covers everything periods, bras, hormones, nutrition, exercise, sleep, first crushes, and more. Both of my girls have read the book. While doing so, they came to me with questions. I was able to explain things to them and share my own stories with them. It was also a great way to approach other topics not included in the book.

Another thing tweens face is an increase in homework. As with many parents, I don’t recall a lot of the lessons I completed in elementary school and/or middle school. When my daughters come to me with homework questions, I do my best but, gosh some of it is difficult to figure out. Having a set of Big Fat Notebooks that help explain lessons is super helpful! The series of Big Fat Notebooks covers everything you need to know to ace English Language Arts, World History, American History, Science, and Math. Each book is a complete study guide with notes from the “smartest kid in class”. When stumped with a homework problem we refer to our Big Fat Notebooks.

With all the changes taking place, it is absolutely necessary for tweens to have a private space to write down their thoughts. My youngest likes to have a day planner for her private thoughts, plans, schedule and so on. For this school year, she is using the Just Getting Started 17-Month Large Planner 2019. As soon as it arrived, she got to work setting it up. My oldest prefers notepads. She likes to doodle while thinking so the Big Ideas Inside notepad was perfect for her.

I am so thankful we were able to receive these books from Workman Publishing Company. Parenting tweens might be as tough as being a tween. With the books from Workman Publishing Company, I feel like I have a helping hand.

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WIN IT: One winner will receive a Just Getting Started 17-Month Large Planner from Workman Publishing Company. This is a US giveaway. The Workman Publishing Company giveaway is scheduled to end on 10/13/2018. Good luck!

Hello, my name is Laurie. I have been married to my husband for 14 years. We have two young daughters, ages 11 and 13 years old. My family and I live in Oregon so that means we are just minutes from the beach, mountains, and desert. We love it here and try to spend as much time outdoors playing as we can. When we aren’t outside playing, I enjoy reading, gardening, refinishing furniture, and other crafts. www.emilyreviews.com/category/laurie

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