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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What are teens being taught in school?
This video freaked me out? What’s going on in America’s schools? Let me know your reaction to the video — scary, funny, weird, important? Teens answer questions
High school start times cause sleep deprivation
Are your teens sleep deprived? There’s a buzz around the country about teenage sleep deprivation and a new movement called Start School Later. There’s actually an online petition that parents are signing to move back start times. As a parent, I’m all for … Continue reading
High School limits on bathroom breaks?
My mom is a frequent bathroom goer. So is my 14-year-old son. Of course, he would be humiliated if I announced that to the world. But it’s true. So, when I heard about a high school limiting students’ bathroom breaks, … Continue reading
Stupid teachers, know any?
How do you handle it when your kids insist a teacher is stupid? This semester, both of my high schoolers have the same teacher and they both spend at least an hour after school telling me about her stupidity. Ugh, I hate … Continue reading
High School, High Stress
The minute my teens get home from school, they start complaining about how much homework they have — usually it’s at least a couple hours worth. Of course, the next thing I hear about is how unfair it is…and part of me agrees. … Continue reading
Finding your middle school mojo
I loved this post by Mom Sass so much on MomsMiami.com that I had to share it with all of you. Here’s the first graph: Rebels are taking over Libya. Hurricane Irene is breathing down our neck. And my youngest … Continue reading
Getting your teen organized for high school
My middle child started high school today. It’s going to be interesting. My son went from being a tidy little boy to a disorganized teen…school papers in disarray, handwritting impossible to read, clothes on the floor, and cell phone almost always out … Continue reading
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Do you have your teen on a back-to-school budget?
Ugh. Back-to-school shopping with teenagers. What a nightmare! I’ve been trying to figure out the best approach to shopping without feeling like I’ve just become the major stockholder in American Eagle Outfitters. The way I see it there are a … Continue reading
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College admission: what they really are looking for
My daughter only is in her first year of high school and already I’m feeling crazed about whether she will get into her college of choice. Yesterday I heard a piece on NPR that gave some incredible insight into the … Continue reading
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Spring College Tours: tips for parents
My sister just came back from touring a college campus with her son. It wasn’t a school he originally had given consideration. They did the tour while classes were in session and advised I do the same in the future. … Continue reading
