Who We Are
Cindy Goodman (raisingteensblogger) is a crazed mother of three, wife, journalist and PTA volunteer. She makes every effort to stay sane while raising teenagers. Contact her at cindykgoodman@gmail.com.
Raquel Alderman (mominthesprings) is a busy mother of two, wife, marketing director and avid exerciser. She, too, makes every effort to stay sane while raising a teenage daughter. Contact her at raquel.alderman@myacc.net
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Is it EVER going to get easier?
I am sitting here during my lunch hour at work contemplating how my husband and I are going to deal/handle yet another “drama” with our daughter Olivia. Just when I think there’s hope, the mask comes off and here comes … Continue reading
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Watchdog over Kids’ Cellphones?
My husband recently sent me this article on software that will monitor your teen’s where about, calls, texts, etc. I found it fascinating and wanted to share it with all of you. I’m not sure what your teen would think … Continue reading
Posted in Parent Perspective, Technology, Tracking Devices for Teens, Uncategorized
Tagged cell phones, teens, tracking software
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Do we really know our teenagers?
My daughter said to me the other day after our daily/weekly “mother/daughter bonding” moment, that I really “didn’t know her.” She said that who she is around her friends is “who she really is.” Well, I then asked her ”Who are you?” She … Continue reading
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Tagged bonding, friends, mother daughter relationship, teen behavior
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Should you allow your teen to drink in front of you?
I was brought up that it’s better to have your kids drink in front of you than behind your back. Being of Latin descent, drinking wine was as normal as drinking water. It was never abused but it was respected. … Continue reading
Teen Belly Buttons: To pierce or not to pierce?
Recently my 14-year-old daughter asked me if she could get her belly button pierced. As I stood there wanting to scream “HECK NO”!, I realized she needed to see that I was respecting her time to talk with me and … Continue reading
Posted in Parent Perspective, Pop Culture, Trends, Uncategorized
Tagged belly button piercing, parent perspective, teen decisions, teens
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The top 10 “why’s” when raising a teen.
I sometimes think we should give out to every parent who has toddler or young child, the top 10 “why’s” they will soon be encountering when their child becomes a teenager. I think its important they prepare themselves for what will … Continue reading
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Media giving a message to your teenage daughter?
I recently saw this video on Facebook. It’s called:Miss Representation Here’s the link: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2349117563337 I want to share it with all of you. If you are a mom, sister, daughter, wife or girlfriend, you will enjoy this video. It was quite … Continue reading
New disciplinary strategy for your teen?
You have taken the phone away, taken Facebook away, taken computer time away, taken TV away, taken going out with friends away, what else is left? Been there, done that right? Problem is, what do you do when you run … Continue reading
OCD or Responsible Mom?
My daughter keeps telling me that I am a OCD mom because I continually get on her about organizing and keeping her room clean and straightened. She leaves things lying around and I want her to put it in its right place so she … Continue reading
Tracking Device for teen drivers?
My husband recently told me about an article he read on CNN.com regarding spying on your teen driver by using a tracking device. I haven’t decided whether my daughter will find it intrusive or a reason she can start driving even sooner. Mom … Continue reading
