Hey there, fellow parent of a big-feeling, big-energy kid—

If your child has anxiety, ADHD, or is just a little extra (you know what I mean), then the preteen years can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. It can help to know what's normal, what's coming, and how to prepare. That's what the Tween Scene is all about.

Every month, I host a live group session via Zoom just for parents like you. It’s your chance to learn practical tools and heart-centered strategies to parent with more confidence, less chaos, and way more connection.

Each month, we’ll dive into a topic all parents eventually face from screen time battles, building resilience, attitudes and disrespectful speech, and preparing for increased independence in the teen years (without totally losing it).

I’ll walk you through exactly what to say, how to respond, and how to keep showing up as the non-anxious, compassionate leader your child needs (even when they’re throwing attitude like confetti).

🌟 You’ll get:

Live, monthly group sessions with me (on Zoom—come as you are!)

A chance to ask me anything about what’s going on at home

Actionable take-home strategies (I call it homework, but the good kind)

A community of parents who totally get it

🗓️ We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 12pm PT / 3pm ET.

Missed it? No worries—replays are available in your member portal so you can watch on your own time (even if that means hiding in the laundry room).

🔁 Membership renews quarterly and you can cancel anytime—no guilt, no hassle.

✨ So if you're ready to stop Googling parenting tips at midnight and start feeling supported for real, come join us inside The Tween Scene. I’d love to see you.

Let’s raise resilient kids, without burning ourselves out. 💜

---Dr. Marissa Caudill aka The Parent Doctor


Your membership is renewed quarterly and replays remain available to you. Cancel anytime.

Fall 2025 topics are as follows:

  • OCTOBER: Homework Battles & School Stress

    • Practical strategies for executive function challenges, organization, and study habits.

  • NOVEMBER: Smart Phone Readiness

    • How to know when your child is ready, setting family phone agreements, and managing “first phone” anxiety.

  • DECEMBER: Social Media & Screen Time

    • Protecting attention, mental health, and self-esteem while teaching balance and safe use.

Disclaimer

The Parent Doctor, LLC, and Dr. Marissa Caudill provide education and coaching services only. Although Dr. Caudill is a licensed and board-certified psychiatrist, your purchase of courses, memberships, coaching, or participation in events does not create a doctor–patient relationship. Nothing offered through The Parent Doctor should be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s health, please consult a qualified healthcare professional in your area.

FAQs

What exactly is The Tween Scene?

The Tween Scene is a monthly Zoom-based group for parents of tweens with anxiety, ADHD, or strong emotions. In our sessions, we explore real-world topics like screen time, growing independence, and attitude with heart-centered tools and evidenced-based strategies.

Dr. Caudill has over 18 years of clinical experience supporting kids and parents with anxiety and ADHD. She understands how hard it can be to find a comfortable balance between challenging your child and encouraging their developing independence while managing your own anxiety about their failures and struggles.


Your membership also comes with access to a private online community (hosted at portal.theparentdoctor.com) where you can get support from like-minded parents.

Is it only for parents of "tweens"?

Yes, but I'd define "tween" not by a chronological age limit (9-12), but more by the developmental traits common to this age group.

You may have a tween if you notice bigger than expected emotional reactions to setbacks and surprises. As brains mature, they end up under construction, and sometimes challenges that used to be handled with relative ease (not getting to hang out with a friend) now seem overwhelming to your child. This can feel very confusing, and like a regression, but it is in fact totally normal and a sign that your child's brain is developing nicely.

Tweens are also less interested in childish things/fantasy play. They start to be increasingly aware of how they rank relative to their peers, and their self-worth is increasingly determined by their perceived place in relation to their friends. Thus, drama related to friendships generally increases, though not usually primarily driven by romantic interest at this age. Anxiety also increases as they become increasingly aware of how others perceive them.


Tweens start to push back on parental rules, but not as much as they will in the future. They will start to exert their opinions and make their own choices known, yet, they're still reliant on parents for support primarily and usually let you have the final word without too much opposition.


If this sounds like your situation, then The Tween Scene is for you.

When does the group meet and what happens during the session?

We meet live via Zoom the second Wednesday of each month at 12 PM PST. Each session includes 30-45 minutes of education from Dr. Caudill, 30-45 minutes of Q+A, and a homework assignment. This will be a PDF or short video that guides you to have some specific conversations with your child in the coming month. Think of it as compassionate, practical take-home tools. Action steps you can apply between session to build connection, confidence and composure.

We will have special guests join us periodically to talk about various topics related to parenting kids in this age group.

What if I miss a live session?

All sessions are recorded and available for replay watching at portal.theparentdoctor.com, or in The Parent Doctor community in the GoKollab app.

How much does it cost?

This is a quarterly subscription membership and costs $300 per quarter ($100/month). You can cancel anytime by emailing [email protected]. If you're not happy, we'll gladly refund your subscription.

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