14 Signs Your Child Is Almost a Tween

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Is your little one inching towards tweenhood? If you’re not quite sure, check out this list to find out! If you answered “yes” to fewer than eight items, you can breathe easy—your child is still in the little-kid phase. But if you’re ready to get a sneak peek into what’s coming, let’s dive in!

You might have a tween if…

1. Your kid insists on ordering from the adult menu because the kids’ meals are way too childish. They still want those same chicken nuggets and mac and cheese, just the pricier version. And of course, dessert still means cookies or ice cream!
2. Their new best friends are characters like Jessie, Drake, and Josh. They can spend hours checking in on their lives.
3. Forget the Tooth Fairy; now you’re making regular trips to the orthodontist. And let me tell you, those visits cost more than any Tooth Fairy payout!
4. Animated movies? “So last year!” They think anything animated is for babies, especially those flicks you were dying to see.
5. Your child has stopped calling broccoli “trees” and won’t even touch those celery sticks with raisins, which they once thought were “ants on a log.”
6. Toys get pricier. Remember how you thought those huge Lego sets were a splurge? Good luck when you start looking for a family data plan!
7. “Mommy” has officially become “Mom.”
8. You feel like you don’t know anything anymore. Once, you were the keeper of all knowledge; now, your kid makes sure to challenge your advice at every turn. You might think of using reverse psychology, but trust me—save that mental energy for their algebra homework.
9. They shop at stores where one item costs more than what you’ve spent on yourself all year.
10. Their bedroom door only opens a handful of times a day—mainly when they need food, a phone charger, or when you’re not around. On the bright side, if the door is shut, you won’t have to see that mountain of laundry!
11. Their usual reply to you is an eye roll, sometimes followed by a dismissive “whatever.” Just pretend you didn’t see or hear it and head to your favorite TV show. Repeat this mantra: This is just a phase.
12. They outgrow sneakers faster than you can earn enough to buy them.
13. The classic “It’s bedtime! Let’s see how fast you can get upstairs!” gets met with a blank stare. Timing them for pajamas or chores? Forget it!
14. And perhaps the hardest sign: they no longer want to hold your hand. It’s bittersweet, and I can feel the tears coming. But hey, the good news is hugs are still acceptable (as long as they’re not in public).

So, how did you do? If you checked “yes” for more than half of these, congratulations! Grab a cup of tea and settle in for some quality time with your favorite show.

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In summary, the transition from child to tween can be quite the journey. If you find yourself nodding along with these signs, brace yourself for the fun—and challenges—ahead.