10 Signs Your Sweet Little Girl is Transitioning into Tweenhood

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Are you wondering if your darling daughter, once a giggling toddler who adored your every story, has morphed into a tumultuous tween? Trust me, I’ve navigated those turbulent tween years with my daughter long before she officially hit that age (I like to think of it as a unique kind of maturity). Here are some telltale signs that the tween hormones are kicking in. You might want to pack a flashlight, a portable radio, and a stash of granola bars in your car just in case!

1. She wistfully tells you she liked you more when you were 39. (Happy 40th, right?)
2. She remarks that you could pass for a teenager—if only it weren’t for your face. (Surprisingly, you feel a bit flattered.)
3. She debates with you like a seasoned attorney. I don’t mean the playful “my child is going to be a lawyer” banter; I’m talking about serious discussions on family disputes and bedtime with the precision of a real lawyer, complete with bulldog determination. Think of a young lawyer stuck in a tough case. Someday, you’ll admire her thoroughness, but right now, you might feel like tearing your hair out.
4. She frequently calls you “the worst” and “a terrible mother,” typically when you ask her to put on her shoes or brush her hair.
5. She insists that other moms are much nicer, perhaps because they don’t dare ask their daughters to do the same.
6. While visiting friends, your request for her to get ready sends her into a frenzy where she starts tossing your belongings around, even flinging your bra into the hallway for the hosts to discover later.
7. Upon finding a parenting book about tweens that you ordered, she screams, “You’re worried about me? You’re REALLY worried about me?”
8. She chastises you for missing her impressive “high” kick during soccer practice because you took a quick bathroom break (come on, you’re 40!). When you apologize, she reiterates how you’re the worst and storms away, leaving you to awkwardly wave at the other parents.
9. On the bright side, when she’s not annoyed with you, she’s actually a blast to hang out with. She’s insightful, creative, sympathetic (even towards you), and absolutely hilarious. You’re starting to see the amazing woman she’ll eventually become, which is thrilling.
10. However, she also cries almost daily, overwhelmed by her ramping hormones. She struggles to express herself like a fully matured teen since she’s still part baby. You see her hesitance to embrace adulthood, and while you may feel a bit clueless about parenting, you choose to hold her close and cheerfully say that tomorrow will be better—knowing that with her being 9, you’ll have about 9 years’ worth of tomorrows to navigate.

Here’s to embracing the wild ride of having a tween daughter. Cherish these moments, as they’ll pass before you know it. Someday, you’ll look back fondly on this time—right?

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Summary:

As your little girl transitions into tweenhood, you’ll notice changes in her behavior, from her witty comebacks to her emotional outbursts. While it can be challenging, these moments are also filled with laughter and insight, showcasing the incredible young woman she’s becoming.