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From Wedgies to Feeding Frenzies: A Semi-Survival Guide for Parents of Teens

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One recent morning, as my thirteen year old son slumped sleepily into the kitchen for breakfast, I took a good look at him and realized that I now have a "teenager" living in my house. Up until this moment, I hadn't really accepted the fact - although he'd reach the chronological age, he still seemed like my little boy. Suddenly now, in the middle of his thirteenth year, I'm back to reading parenting manuals and seeking helpful advice in manner that I haven't done since my youngest was in the throes of the terrible twos.

Living with a teenager can be an adventure. The rules seem to have changed on me, and I'm struggling to be a good (but not an "embarrassing") mom. One of the best things I've done lately towards this end is to read From Wedgies to Feeding Frenzies, A Semi-Survival Guide for Parents of Teens (iUniverse, August 2004, paperback, 122 pages). Author Tim Herrera is dad to four, including three teenage sons. His wonderful book contains a series of essay reflections, ranging from the heartwarming to the hilarious. From my reading of Herrera's book, I've come to the perspective that this time as the mom of a teenager is as fleeting as were those toddler years; I should come at it with a sense of humor as large as the sense of love I feel for my son.