How to Help Your Tween Thrive This Summer: Tips and Activities for Supporting Their Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
Summer can be an exciting time for tweens - a chance to explore new interests, make new friends, and have fun in the sun. But it can also be a time of stress and uncertainty, as tweens navigate transitions and changes in their lives.
As a parent, it's important to support your tween's emotional and physical wellbeing during this time, helping them to build resilience, self-esteem, and a sense of purpose. Here are a few tips and activities for helping your tween thrive this summer:
Encourage outdoor exploration and physical activity. Whether it's hiking, swimming in the pool, or going for a bike ride, physical activity is essential for tweens' physical and mental health. Encourage your tween to get outside and explore the world around them.
Provide opportunities for creative expression. Tweens are at a stage of life where they are exploring their identities and finding their voice. Providing opportunities for creative expression - through art, music, writing, or other forms - can help them to explore their emotions and develop a sense of self.
Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques. Stress and anxiety can be common during times of transition and change. Encourage your tween to practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques - such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga - to help them manage stress and stay centered.
Foster social connections and positive self-esteem. Tweens often crave connection and validation from their peers. Encourage your tween to develop positive relationships with peers who share their interests and values. Help them to build a sense of self-esteem and self-worth by recognizing and affirming their strengths and abilities.
Consider a summer camp focused on wellness and self-expression. If you're looking for a more structured way to support your tween's emotional and physical wellbeing this summer, consider a summer camp focused on wellness and self-expression. At Camp Healgood — Healgood Holistic Counseling Center's Tween Summer Wellness Camp, your tween can explore a range of expressive arts and therapeutic activities designed to support their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Our experienced facilitators will guide them through creative expression exercises, mindfulness exercises, joyful movement, group therapy, mindful cooking, and more, while also fostering social connections and positive self-esteem. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity for your tween! Register now for Camp Healgood at Healgood Holistic Counseling Center.
By following these tips and engaging in these activities, you can help your tween thrive this summer and build the skills and resilience they need to navigate life's challenges. With the right support and resources, your tween can make the most of this exciting and transformative time.