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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 18h

When your teenager feels left out, “Just join a club” may sound simple to you and overwhelming to her. Start with what she already enjoys. A shared interest can be an easier place to meet someone new. hartlanepress.com/blog/how-to-... #BookSky #WritingCommunity #TeenGirls #ParentingTeens

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 19h

You don't have to help your daughter find a whole group of friends. One genuine connection can be a meaningful place to start. A classmate she can sit with. Someone who shares her interests. One person she doesn't have to pretend around. Start small. #BookSky #ParentingTeens #TeenFriendship

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

If making the first move feels awkward for your teenager, make it smaller. “Want to sit together at lunch?” “Want to work on this together?” Want to walk with me after class? Friendships often start with one ordinary invitation. hartlanepress.com/blog/how-to-help-your-teenager-make-friends/ #BookSky

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How to Help Your Teenager Make Friends (Without Making It Weird)

Wondering how to help your teenager make friends without pushing? Small, practical steps for parents, what to say when she has no one, and when to get help.

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

If your teenage daughter is shy about making the first move, keep it low-pressure. Want to sit together at lunch? Want to study together sometime? Hey, want to hang out after school? Small invitations can be easier than a big “go make friends.” #BookSky #TeenGirls #ParentingTeens #TeenFriendship

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

“My teenage daughter has no friends. What do I say?” Start with less advice, not more. “You don’t have to figure this out tonight. I’m here.” Sometimes the safest thing to offer is a place where she doesn’t have to pretend she’s fine. hartlanepress.com/blog #BookSky #TeenGirls #ParentingTeens

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MyBibliotheca | Reading Tracker 📚 @mybibliotheca.org · 03/09/2026

MyBibliotheca is a private, ad-free reading tracker built to keep things simple. Already use Goodreads or StoryGraph? Import your library and keep tracking without social pressure, clutter, or locking up your data. Your books. Your data. mybibliotheca.org #booksky #reading #books

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MyBibliotheca · Your reading tracker

MyBibliotheca is a private reading tracker for organizing your shelves, tracking pages and listening minutes, and remembering the books that stay with you.

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You can help your teenager make friends without taking over. Help her find places to meet people, then give her room to make the connection herself. hartlanepress.com/blog/how-to-... #BookSky #TeenGirls #ParentingTeens

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MissKitty'sMom @misskittysmom.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

This is such a good series. I can't believe I thought I wouldn't be interested in these. #booksky

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It’s Monday once more, so must be time for a new book! - Michael

Books let you travel without moving your feet - Jhumpa Lahiri

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

When “How was school?” gets you “fine,” try a smaller question. “What was the most annoying thing that happened today?” Specific questions can give a teenager somewhere to start. hartlanepress.com/blog/questions-to-ask-your-teenage-daughter/ #TeenGirls #ParentingTeens #MotherDaughter #TeenParenting

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40 Questions to Ask Your Teenage Daughter (Even When She Won't Talk)

Tired of "fine"? 40 questions to ask your teenage daughter, sorted from easy to deep, plus how to ask so she actually answers. From Eva Hartlane

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

You don’t have to make every hard day meaningful. Some days, getting through the day is enough. Drink some water. Put your phone down for a few minutes. Sit somewhere quiet. Let tomorrow be tomorrow. You can start again then. hartlanepress.com #TeenGirls #TeenLife #SelfWorth #Journaling

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Say what you noticed, not what you concluded. “You’ve seemed tired this week.” opens a door. “You’re always on your phone and your grades are slipping.” closes it. Sometimes leaving room is the best way to hear what’s really going on. #TeenGirls #ParentingTeens #MotherDaughter #TeenParenting

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Emma Thane of Cawdor @redwellyfeats.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Spent a good chunk of my back pay on books. Super speedy, and free delivery from @bertsbooks.bsky.social

A pile of four books tied in a purple ribbon from Bert's Books

Top down:
A paperback copy of Murder at the End of the World by Akane Araki;
A hardback copy of The Repentants by Kate Foster;
A hardback copy of Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay; and
A hardback copy of The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden.

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You don't have to figure out the whole night. If today feels like too much, decide what happens next. Not tomorrow. Not the whole week. Just the next twenty minutes. Put the phone down. Drink some water. Sit somewhere different. Then decide again. — Eva Hartlane #TeenGirls#HardDays hartlanepress.com

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Hartlane Press | Guided Journals for Teen Girls by Eva Hartlane

Hartlane Press publishes guided journals for teenage girls and honest resources for the adults who care about them. Home of You Are Enough, Even on Hard Days.

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

When your teenager finally tells you something hard, try this: “Thank you for telling me.” Then stop. You don't have to fill the silence. You don't have to solve it immediately. Sometimes being able to tell you is the thing that matters most. — Eva Hartlane #ParentingTeens #TeenParenting

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

How many books did you manage to read in September? I didn't realise I'd been so busy! #BookSky

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If you want your teenager to tell you more, try asking about the third thing. Not “Are you okay?” Try: “What was the most annoying thing that happened today?” Big questions often get “fine.” Specific questions give her somewhere to start. — Eva Hartlane

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Eva Hartlane @evahartlane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sometimes your teenager isn't ready to tell you what's wrong. That doesn't always mean she doesn't trust you. Sometimes the best thing you can do is make sure she knows you're still there when she's ready. No fixing. No interrogation. Just: "I'm around if you want me." — Eva Hartlane

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