Gift Guide: Tweens
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Gifts made in the USA for Tweens
Tweens are between the ages of 10-12 years old. At this age, children feel stronger about their friendships and more emotionally attached to them. Outdoor activities enhance interaction with peers, while encouraging physical health. Children need to feel a sense of accomplishment and become more independent of their family. Healthy nutrition and sleep habits are also important.
Instruments
Fender Redondo Player Acoustic Guitar (photo credit: Fender)
While many instruments are made overseas, both S.E. Shires and Fender make their respective instruments in the USA. The importance of playing a musical instrument is highly documented and studied. Kids hear sounds differently, their breathing becomes controlled, and math skills improve. They also learn social skills and a sense of achievement.
Puzzles
Puzzle-making for tweens engages their problem-solving skills and continues to enhance their concentration. It can also help to reduce stress and take some quiet time. Doing it with a sibling or a friend also promotes social skills, as well as collaboration. Springbok's puzzles are made in Kansas City, Missouri from non-toxic soy-based inks and recycled board materials.
Big Plush Stuffed Animals
Big Plush Giant Teddy Bear can also be used as an oversized pillow. They are made in the USA by a veteran-owned business. From the fabric to the stuffing: it's all made in the USA. The bear is also packaged and sent in an extra large box, which adds to the "Wow" factor!
Sports Gear
From left to right:
Bear Archery makes their products in Gainesville, FL. This set is a 26” axle-to-axle introductory bow comes ready to shoot with two safety glass arrows.
Louisville Slugger, the name synonymous with baseball, makes their bats in Louisville, KY. They have information on their website on how to choose a bat. This composite bat is a [updated 2023] 2021 Meta (-8 USSSA), balanced for a combination of speed and power.
Wilson opened their factory in Ada, OH in the 1930s and has been making footballs there ever since. The football pictured above is a junior version made for 12 year olds.
Jewelry
Finding the perfect gift for a tween that is also made in the USA may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.
Always remember: Nobody loves you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!
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