L – Lying Tween
From silly fibs to save-face lies, this letter unpacks the many shades of lying in a tween’s world.
K – Kindness vs. People Pleasing
As I continue to write letters, I reflect on the growing sense of kindness. Not the passive, be-nice-to-everyone kind, but the kind that comes with boundaries.
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J – Jealousy, Judgements & Jumbled Emotions
Jealousy wasn’t part of your toddler playbook — you shared toys, swings, and attention without fuss. But now, in the tween years, it has entered subtly: a friend’s iPhone, skipped recognition at school, or the fact that maa can’t be shared with Bapa or work. And hey, you’re not the only one — even maa has felt those twinges. Here’s our truth, unfiltered.
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I – Insecurity, Identity & ‘I’m not good enough’
What’s in a name, a nickname, a label? When my tween began questioning identity, I saw the tiny rebellion in preferences and pride.
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H – Habits, Hustle & Homework Battles
From early rituals to epic homework meltdowns, this letter traces our journey through the chaos of growing routines, clashing personalities, and learning to parent with grace and not perfection.
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