Local Business Support in Warsaw, Poland
We are currently focusing our events in the Wilanów, Sadyba, and Mokotów areas of Warsaw. If you're a local business interested in supporting our community initiatives, we’d love to hear from you. We’re always on the lookout for event venues and materials to help make our gatherings a success.
Welcome to Tween Talk!
Launched in October 2024, Tween Talk is a community designed for tweens aged 9 and older. It offers a safe, welcoming space where they can express themselves, socialize, and build new friendships. Tween Talk promotes authentic, in-person connections by providing a device-free environment. Through regular gatherings, we nurture intergenerational relationships, creating opportunities to learn from one another and deepen our bonds.
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What’s so Cool About Tween Talk?
APRIL EDITION of TWEEN TALK
COMMUNITY TRAIL OUT & ABOUT COURTESY OF POLAND’S PUZZLES!
What happens when you give a group of tweens a map, a set of clues—and take away their phones?
You get courage, collaboration, and lots of fun!
At our latest Tween Talk event in April, participants took to the streets of Wilanów for a hands-on Community Trail Challenge, designed in partnership with the brilliant Poland’s Secrets. With just a map, clue sheet, and the support of a student guide (no adults allowed!), our young explorers discovered hidden corners of their neighborhood and services they’d never noticed before.
But the trail was just the beginning...
Each group was also challenged to spread the word about Tween Talk by hanging flyers across the community. Armed with confidence and curiosity, they stepped into local cafés, shops, and public spaces to ask permission—sometimes getting a “yes,” other times a “no.” Every encounter offered a powerful lesson in communication and resilience.
💬 Some of their reflections:
“I didn’t even know there was a library there!”
“We had some disagreements but voted and moved on.”
“We thought it’d be weird being mixed boys and girls—but it was great!”
“Everyone was respectful, even in the graveyard and church.”
🎉 Highlights of the Day:
🏆 Green Team: Our top scorers, winning points for navigation, outreach, and a fantastic final presentation.
📵 Lookupp Challenge Champion: One participant earned an impressive 545 points for staying completely off screens and being 100% present throughout the day.
🙏 Huge thanks to our older student mentors who guided groups so responsibly along the trail.
We wrapped it all up with well-earned pizza, ice cream, and proud smiles all around.
MARCH EDITION of TWEEN TALK
Watch what Atiksh had to say here!
In March, at The Informed Perspective, our theme was all about Community. To explore this topic, we invited Atiksh Bhan, the co-founder of Lookupp, an app that rewards users for socializing and putting down their smartphones, to join our tweens for a special session.
The event kicked off with our tweens designing their own community-based apps while enjoying cupcakes and bubble tea. After a fun and creative start, they got comfortable as Atiksh joined us live via video to share insights about his entrepreneurial journey. He talked about how he launched Lookupp, the inspiration behind the idea, and the challenges he faced along the way. One key takeaway from Atiksh’s talk was his reminder that failure is simply a part of the process—it’s not failure, just valuable feedback.
The tweens had the chance to ask lots of great questions and even presented their own app ideas to Atiksh, who offered helpful feedback and encouragement.
We wrapped up the session with an exciting competition powered by the Lookupp app. The tween who earns the most points for putting down their phone and engaging with the real world will be crowned the winner at the end of next month. We can't wait to hear their experiences using the app!
FEBRUARY EDITION of TWEEN TALK
Hosted @ Smith’s Cafe in Wilanow, Warsaw
In February, our focus was on the themes of Love, Friendship, and Appreciation with our tweens.
We discussed what makes a good friend, what toxicity looks like in relationships, and how to set and respect boundaries. We also delved into self-love, what we would like to be appreciated for how we can appreciate others.
In addition to the discussion, we got creative by making appreciation keychains and decorating cookies as gifts to show our appreciation for those we care about.
Looking ahead to March, we’re thrilled to explore the exciting world of young enterprise! We’ll be joined virtually by a special guest speaker from the US, who founded his own company as a young entrepreneur. He’s still in school, but is continuing to grow his business.
Stay tuned for more details!
JANUARY EDITION of TWEEN TALK
Hosted @ Smith’s Cafe in Wilanow, Warsaw
In January, by popular demand, we focused on the topic of STRESS with our tweens.
The discussion was full of energy, as we explored the everyday stressors they face, how often stress affects them, and the different ways they cope. Our tweens were open and insightful, sharing how stress impacts their sleep, mood, friendships, and family dynamics.
Alongside the discussion, we had a fun and therapeutic activity—making stress squeezers—which was a big hit with the group!
Looking ahead to February, we’re excited to dive into the topic of LOVE & APPRECIATION, and we can’t wait to hear what our tweens have to share!
Sliding Door Entry Sign to Communicate your Mood!
Why not make a sliding door sign for your bedroom!
This is a fun way to send a clear message to anyone approaching your room, parents, siblings, friends or whoever else. Have fun customizing it, and let your imagination guide you in creating the perfect sign!