Tween Quotes

“Why miss out on what God has in store for you while you’re trying to get in on his plan for somebody else? Your plans are the best—for YOU—and so is your personality. You’re so worth it”
― Nancy Rue, That Is SO Me: 365 Days of Devotions: Flip-Flops, Faith, and Friends

“Animal spirits often will appear during the hours between dusk and dawn; also known as the “tween times”. They will always give you something. It may be just a simple pause within the chaos of life to remind you that there is more to life than the details of living it, working it and paying for it. It may be a shred of insight or a flash of recognition that comes to you in a fleeting thought or maybe in a dream in the tween times of your own mind.”
― Kate McGahan, Jack McAfghan's - The Lizard from Rainbow Bridge: A True Tale of an Animal Spirit Angel

“Navigating conflict is not easy. If you decide to speak with the person you are in conflict with, find a private time and place to talk. Be sure not to involve others in the conflict. Practice what you plan to say so you are calm and confident. Your goal is to speak your truth, take responsibility for your part, and treat others with dignity. This is no easy task, but an important skill to practice over time.”
― Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“Friendship Truth #3: Friendships have different phases and change over time.”
― Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“Friendship Truth #6: Everyone makes mistakes.”
― Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“If you’ve struggled in a friendship, you’re not alone. Most girls find that, sometimes, friendship feels like a roller coaster. One moment you’re climbing through fun and laughter; the next, you’re plunging into fear or frustration.”
― Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“BFF, bestie, buddy—there are many ways to describe friends. But what really makes a “good” or “close” friend? And why do some friendships feel like a cozy robe, while others feel like a scary movie?”
― Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“Friendships have different phases and change over time. All we can really control is ourselves. Be the type of friend you want to have!”
― Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“The top of the Friendship Pyramid, Close Friends, is small and may only include one or two friends. That’s because close friends are harder to find, and these friendships usually take longer to develop. Don’t worry if you haven’t found any close friends yet; many girls may not have any until middle school or even later.”
― Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“Everyone has certain qualities that they are drawn to in friends. Keep an eye out for friends that have the qualities you find important in friendship. And, of course, being a good friend is the best way to attract and keep friends too.”
― Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“Friendship Truth #9: You choose which of your friendships to grow. Grow the healthy ones!”
― Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“If you imagine a castle as bright and sparkly with glass slippers, singing mice, and servants with white gloves, this was the opposite.”
― Cindy Callaghan, Lost in Ireland

“Does it stop hurting because I have to start forgetting about them?” he asked, his lip quivering. “Because I don’t want to forget them.”
― Joanne Levy, Sorry For Your Loss

“I think we should wean Grandma.”
― Renata Suerth, New School & Other Stuff

“Finn made a gurgling noise from his throat that didn’t sound exactly like choking, but then again, I’d never seen anyone being poisoned before. I was standing over him, ready to do CPR, when I noticed that he wasn’t choking; he was laughing.”
― Cindy Callaghan, Lost in Ireland

“Another thing about being the daughter of funeral directors? You get used to a lot of random and
spontaneous hugs.”
― Joanne Levy

“Someone else’s grief is not for you to solve.”
― Joanne Levy, Sorry For Your Loss

“But even though I didn’t think he liked me very much, at least he hadn’t called me any names or told me I smelled like death.
So that was an improvement.”
― Joanne Levy, Sorry For Your Loss

“Always, I do,” Mrs. Christmas said emphatically. “Mind you, it’s different these days. Not many goin’ now. Football’s the new religion. Me, I like to go to
Saint Mary’s for the carols.”
― Suzy Davies, The Snow Queen

“Not everyone has friendship down pat at age thirteen. Like most things, it’s a learning process.”
― Melody J. Bremen, From the Desk of Lizzie Lazowski