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JWoww says raising her 12-year-old daughter is a learning curve
Jersey Shore star Jenni “JWoww” Farley says raising her 12-year-old daughter is challenging as she enters adolescence.
Farley, who also has a 10-year-old son, is raising both children with her ex, Roger Mathews.
She says she is learning as she goes, since she was raised by her father and is a mother for the first time.
Farley describes her daughter as strong and independent, and says she wants to support her while still setting a parent’s boundaries.
She wants her children to have a voice at home, even though that can mean hearing opinions she does not agree with.
Farley spoke about family life at the New York premiere of Netflix’s Steps on Nov.
8, and said she and her husband, Zack, made the occasion a date night.
She says her seven-year relationship with Zack before their June wedding gives them a strong foundation as they raise the children.
Jenni “JWoww” Farley says raising her 12-year-old daughter, Meilani, through adolescence is a learning curve.
Farley said she and her family are “holding on for dear life” as her daughter navigates the teen years.
She described Meilani as strong and independent and said she wants to support her while also being her parent.
Farley said she asks her daughter and son to give her grace because she is experiencing motherhood for the first time.
She spoke with E! News at the world premiere of Netflix’s Steps on Nov. 8.
- Who
- Jenni “JWoww” Farley and her daughter, Meilani.
- What
- Farley discussed the challenges of raising her daughter as she navigates adolescence.
- When
- Nov. 8, at an interview at the world premiere of Steps.
- Where
- The world premiere of Steps in New York City.
- Why
- Farley said she is learning as she goes and wants to support her daughter while also parenting her.
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Farley married Zack Carpinello, whom the article also refers to as Zack Clayton.
Farley shared an Instagram post recalling the couple’s first date.
Farley spoke with E! News at the world premiere of Steps.
Steps is scheduled to premiere on Netflix.
- Daughter
- Meilani, 12
- Son
- Greyson, 10
- Interview
- E! News at the world premiere of Steps on Nov. 8
- Steps premiere
- Netflix, Nov. 20
- Marriage
- Farley said she wed Zack in June
What people are saying
We're just holding on for dear life. I have a 12-year-old turning 20, and sometimes, that is not easy.
So, what I always ask from my daughter and my son is to give me grace because this is also my first time being a mom.
She knows who she wants to be, and I never want to dim that light.
I just want to be by her side as her friend while also trying to be her parent.