It can be so hard to buy gifts for tweens! They’re too old for toys, too young for more grown-up stuff. They’re growing into their own people, which is exciting, but during this time of change it can be hard for parents to find the perfect gift that suits tweens where they are right now.

We’ve got four tween kids in our house — two boys and two girls — and we’re in full-on Christmas mode. If you’re shopping for tweens, too, maybe some of these ideas will help you out.

(And, please, if your kids know our kids, don’t show these guides to them! We’re trying to keep some secrets around here.)

Backyard Ballistics | History by Mail | Bob Has No Arms Shirt | Ninjango Lego set, Hydro Bounty (Amazon affiliate link) | How to Speak Dog

Hey Clay Animals | Maya Angelou scarf | unicorn loofah | henna tattoos | Unicorn Fruit Whipped Body Butter | gold locket