6 Self Care Habits to Teach Your Tweens
My kids are getting to that awkward age where they are stuck between being a kid and teenager. That lovely age where they are just starting to smell funny and get all kinds of hormonal. I guess that means it’s time to start teaching them a little something about hygiene.
This post was developed in partnership with Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are my own.
Every family is going to be different and every tween’s need are also going to be different. What age do I let my girl wear make-up? When I do, what do I start with? When do I teach my kids to shave their legs, face etc? When do I introduce deodorant?
6 Hygiene Tips for the Growing Teen.
Introducing the use of makeup. When my daughter turned 12, we began allowing her to wear make-up. We started her with just some colored lip gloss and mascara. As she got older, we introduced other things like eyeshadow in neutral colors and some eyeliner. I attempted to teach her how to accentuate her features and to not overdue it.
Leg shaving for beginners. Teaching by showing is a good thing here. I don’t tend to use shaving cream, but I thought it was a good idea for a beginner. I grabbed her a bottle and sat on the edge of the tub with her. She had been asking when she could start shaving her legs, so I thought maybe it was time to teach her. Each family will be different, but I started teaching her at about thirteen.
The importance of showering regularly. I don’t know about your teen boys, but I have to remind my boys to shower. My daughter doesn’t need reminding. Thank goodness. I think it will be a fight to get my boys to shower until they discover that they like girls. Then the fight will probably be over. Until then, though, I will be telling them to shower. If you don’t want to be reminding them, you could try something like a sign or a chart to help them remember themselves.
Face shaving for boys. Obviously, you want to wait until your son starts growing facial hair to even worry about it. Facial hair starts growing usually around high school age, so if your kids are little, you still have some time. This will be another time where watching someone shave will probably be beneficial.
The need for deodorant. When tweens start developing, they start stinking. This usually starts happening around 12 or 13 years old. Explaining to them that it’s normal and they need to shower regularly and use deodorant will be a must. Be sure to hand them a few sticks and tell them that they should use it every day. Unless they like being stinky.
For me, as a parent, I wanted something for my kids that would be gentle on their skin but still get the job done, because nobody likes stinky teens. Therefore, I grabbed them some of Tom’s of Main’s natural deodorant.
Tom’s of Main is a natural deodorant. That means that it doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals like aluminum. Tom’s of Maine also has no artificial fragrances, preservatives or petrochemicals. So, my kids can get the great natural combatant to smell, without all of the harsh chemicals of a regular stick of deodorant. Plus, they smell great too.
As a mother, I worry about my kids all the time. It comes with the job title. That’s why I want to be more conscious of what goes into their bodies and into their skin. Tom’s of Maine eases my worry with their line of high-quality natural personal care products. I can be sure that from the toothpaste they use to the soap, Tom’s of Maine will have them covered in natural ingredients without all of the harsh chemicals.
What’s your reason for switching?
I’ve never tried Tom’s of Maine Deodorants. They sound like they do a good job.
I have never tried Tom’s products but always wanted to. Now we have 1 teen in the house. And two tweens just around the corner. We would like to try something that isn’t so harsh on their skin
Haha, deodorant is a must! Can’t wait to try the Tom’s brand now.
I love all of their products, especially the toothpaste. I have sensitive skin, so I should try their deodorant.
I love their deodorant! I’ve been wanting to get the men’s for hubby to try! When dd is ready for it, this will more than likely be what she uses.
love all of your tips…toms is an awesome product. i use it sometimes and so does a few people in my family.
These are really great tips. Tweens can be a handful either way. And that sounds like some really great deodorant.
Great tips, and yes to Tom’s of Maine – important to find good products with good ingredients.
Great tips! Teaching kids self care habits once they turned tweens is very important! I guess Tom’s of Maine will be a perfect deodorant for them!
I love Tom’s of Maine. And amen to showering regularly once they’re teens. Whew, they get stinky.
Love all the habits you’ve shared! Great post!
My son has recently become a teen, I’ve bought him Toms! He loves it!
These are all such great tips. My girls are not tweens yet. I love Tom’s brand though. They have great products!
Tom’s of Maine is the only deodorant I would feel safe with my child using. I love that they are chemical-free and effective.
These are great tips for tweens! They need to learn to develop good habits they can carry on for their entire lives.
Showering regularly is so important for teens! I remember back when being a teen meant sweating profusely for the most of my day. These are great tips!
I had to teach my tween girls not to shower so much. They were wanting to shower twice sometimes three times a day. It was drying out their skin.
I will have to look for Tom’s of Maine products when I go shopping. I will have to teach my Daughter how to shave her legs this weekend. She has been asking me to start.
Tom’s of Maine has great natural products. I remember teaching my Daughter how to shave her legs. These are great habits to teach your kids.
My daughter LOVEs her Tom’s deodorant. She is doing well with leg shaving so far. My son needs reminders for deodorant all the time. Drives me nuts!
My son is 12 and I am constantly having to remind him to take a shower. He’s already using deodorant and remembers to use it, thank goodness.
Tom’s of Maine is a great brand! We use the toothpaste and deodorant. And it is definitely important to start teaching good hygiene tips.
Teaching my daughter that there is a NEED for deodorant is a thing! Yes it can be a struggle sometimes!
These are great tips. I think it’s so important to teach tweens about proper hygiene. Some of them are so stubborn about it!
My son is not right there yet, but when he is we will be trying this brand or sure. We are getting him to understand showers and why they are important! It is a slow process.
I’ve never tried Tom’s of Maine products. I’d love to try their deodorant. Thanks for the giveaway!