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When My Teens “Let” Me Hang Out with Them, Part 2 (of 2)

When My Teens “Let” Me Hang Out with Them, Part 2 (of 2)

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3/31/2011 You can sometimes find us: Eating Middle-Eastern food at our favorite restaurant. Going places we went to when they were children to see how they’ve changed. Talking about how great they have it compared to other people. Talking about how special their relationship is with their Nana, and how they knew her when she was young and fun. Watching Jersey Shore and Teen Mom and making fun of the cast. Listening to the morning radio show antics and analyzing…

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When My Teens “Let” Me Hang Out with Them, Part 1 (of 2)

When My Teens “Let” Me Hang Out with Them, Part 1 (of 2)

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3/30/2011 My girls don’t really mind my company at times. I’ve been known to be fun—as long as we’re doing what they like to do! We’ve found some common interests—though I’m happy just spending time with my children when they’re amenable, lucid, open, or just plain willing to indulge me in a few minutes of their time. When I really think about it, we’ve actually smiled, laughed, or just plain enjoyed ourselves while doing these activities: Shopping for them: clothes,…

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