"Tweens are at the age when action figures and Barbies might have been put away and the teen years are swiftly approaching, so what do you get them for the holidays? My own tween is incessantly parroting "6-7," trading Pokémon cards, watching anime that's too mature for his little brother, and reading The Monkey King and graphic novels like Big Nate."
"He's starting to talk about crushes, begs for a phone and every day is developing his own identity and self-confidence."
Tweens are transitioning between childhood and adolescence, often discarding toys like action figures and Barbies as teenage interests emerge. Interests commonly include trading collectible cards, watching more mature animated series, and reading both classic tales and contemporary graphic novels such as The Monkey King and Big Nate. Social and emotional development accelerates, with conversations about crushes and a desire for increased connectivity, such as asking for a phone. Daily behaviors reflect growing independence, identity formation, and self-confidence. Appropriate gifts align with evolving tastes, social hobbies, and the need for age-appropriate technology and opportunities to explore emerging interests.
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