Let’s face it – being a kid these days is actually pretty hard. And being a tween is almost as bad as it gets. That’s at least true until parenthood. Kidding, but only slightly. But in all seriousness, 12-year-olds have it kind of rough – homework, friend troubles, embarrassing parents, and the anxiety of not really knowing what the future may hold are all legitimate concerns that your kid likely has at this age. That’s why our “30 Best Gifts for 12-year-olds in 2023” list tries to de-stress them in all ways possible. Some activities on here are meant to relax, some games are meant to distract and items are meant to just soothe the soul, in whichever way works best for each individual person.

So without further ado, we present to you our very last guide – our “Best Gifts for 12-year-olds” of our top recommendations. To be alerted when these (and many other) items go on sale, join our Facebook group.

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