Another Vlog Tutorial: How NOT to Talk to Teenagers

Working in social media, I get to watch a lot of "how to" videos (YES, it's a job!) and I have learned some really interesting stuff along the way: like, how some parenting sites can make raising teens (and tweens) sound sooooooo…I don't know…wash, rinse and repeat.

So, I was undermining my teens' privacy the other day and started thinking to myself; you know, maybe it would be a whole lot easier if someone showed me what NOT to do…and…HEY!!!!…wait a minute…I can do that!!!

So, I present to you, the second in a series of "how NOT to" vlogs.

 

A few post-production notes:

  • I am, and have NEVER even claimed to be, in no way, shape or form a parenting expert…clearly.
  • If, however, by posting these silly little videos, I can make you feel even just a little better about your parenting skills, then my job here is done.
  • That being said, do NOT try this at home, I am a professional dork.
  • My husband, kids and even the dog know and they seem to be okay wit-it.
  • I also realize that the audio does not match the video.
  • You've just witnessed a professional dork "workin-it".
  • With SUPER heavy duty and totally teen-induced eye baggage, even.
  • Wil Wheaton is awesome.

Β© 2003 – 2013 This Full House

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Comments

72 responses to “Another Vlog Tutorial: How NOT to Talk to Teenagers”

  1. Carol Avatar

    This is SO GOOD and SO TRUE. lol!!

  2. Carol Avatar

    This is SO GOOD and SO TRUE. lol!!

  3. Carol Avatar

    This is SO GOOD and SO TRUE. lol!!

  4. Carol Avatar

    This is SO GOOD and SO TRUE. lol!!

  5. Carol Avatar

    This is SO GOOD and SO TRUE. lol!!

  6. Carol Avatar

    This is SO GOOD and SO TRUE. lol!!

  7. Carol Avatar

    This is SO GOOD and SO TRUE. lol!!

  8. Carol Avatar

    This is SO GOOD and SO TRUE. lol!!

  9. Carol Avatar

    This is SO GOOD and SO TRUE. lol!!

  10. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks and I was very careful to make it as gender-friendly and universal, as possible, Carol πŸ˜‰

  11. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks and I was very careful to make it as gender-friendly and universal, as possible, Carol πŸ˜‰

  12. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks and I was very careful to make it as gender-friendly and universal, as possible, Carol πŸ˜‰

  13. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks and I was very careful to make it as gender-friendly and universal, as possible, Carol πŸ˜‰

  14. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks and I was very careful to make it as gender-friendly and universal, as possible, Carol πŸ˜‰

  15. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks and I was very careful to make it as gender-friendly and universal, as possible, Carol πŸ˜‰

  16. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks and I was very careful to make it as gender-friendly and universal, as possible, Carol πŸ˜‰

  17. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks and I was very careful to make it as gender-friendly and universal, as possible, Carol πŸ˜‰

  18. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks and I was very careful to make it as gender-friendly and universal, as possible, Carol πŸ˜‰

  19. Beth Avatar

    I’m sending my kids to you when they go through their first break ups and other friend related drama. I’m not cut out for this crap.

  20. Beth Avatar

    I’m sending my kids to you when they go through their first break ups and other friend related drama. I’m not cut out for this crap.

  21. Beth Avatar

    I’m sending my kids to you when they go through their first break ups and other friend related drama. I’m not cut out for this crap.

  22. Beth Avatar

    I’m sending my kids to you when they go through their first break ups and other friend related drama. I’m not cut out for this crap.

  23. Beth Avatar

    I’m sending my kids to you when they go through their first break ups and other friend related drama. I’m not cut out for this crap.

  24. Beth Avatar

    I’m sending my kids to you when they go through their first break ups and other friend related drama. I’m not cut out for this crap.

  25. Beth Avatar

    I’m sending my kids to you when they go through their first break ups and other friend related drama. I’m not cut out for this crap.

  26. Beth Avatar

    I’m sending my kids to you when they go through their first break ups and other friend related drama. I’m not cut out for this crap.

  27. Beth Avatar

    I’m sending my kids to you when they go through their first break ups and other friend related drama. I’m not cut out for this crap.

  28. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Seriously, I don't think anyone is cut out for this crap…don't even get me started on ALL the drama, Beth…but c'mon ova, we'll make some popcorn!!!

  29. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Seriously, I don't think anyone is cut out for this crap…don't even get me started on ALL the drama, Beth…but c'mon ova, we'll make some popcorn!!!

  30. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Seriously, I don't think anyone is cut out for this crap…don't even get me started on ALL the drama, Beth…but c'mon ova, we'll make some popcorn!!!

  31. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Seriously, I don't think anyone is cut out for this crap…don't even get me started on ALL the drama, Beth…but c'mon ova, we'll make some popcorn!!!

  32. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Seriously, I don't think anyone is cut out for this crap…don't even get me started on ALL the drama, Beth…but c'mon ova, we'll make some popcorn!!!

  33. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Seriously, I don't think anyone is cut out for this crap…don't even get me started on ALL the drama, Beth…but c'mon ova, we'll make some popcorn!!!

  34. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Seriously, I don't think anyone is cut out for this crap…don't even get me started on ALL the drama, Beth…but c'mon ova, we'll make some popcorn!!!

  35. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Seriously, I don't think anyone is cut out for this crap…don't even get me started on ALL the drama, Beth…but c'mon ova, we'll make some popcorn!!!

  36. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Seriously, I don't think anyone is cut out for this crap…don't even get me started on ALL the drama, Beth…but c'mon ova, we'll make some popcorn!!!

  37. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    Gabby wants to know if you interviewed me for the “what not to do” part so that you could nail it as well as you did. Hrm. What? I’m Southern. Every “What you really want to say…” she was all, “But, MOM, you total DO that.” *snort* Of course, I told her she is more than welcome to chat it up with you when she gets the wrong answer from me. Expect a video chat anytime now because let me tell you about this girl at school who, bless her heart, needs a talkin’ to….

  38. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    Gabby wants to know if you interviewed me for the “what not to do” part so that you could nail it as well as you did. Hrm. What? I’m Southern. Every “What you really want to say…” she was all, “But, MOM, you total DO that.” *snort* Of course, I told her she is more than welcome to chat it up with you when she gets the wrong answer from me. Expect a video chat anytime now because let me tell you about this girl at school who, bless her heart, needs a talkin’ to….

  39. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    Gabby wants to know if you interviewed me for the “what not to do” part so that you could nail it as well as you did. Hrm. What? I’m Southern. Every “What you really want to say…” she was all, “But, MOM, you total DO that.” *snort* Of course, I told her she is more than welcome to chat it up with you when she gets the wrong answer from me. Expect a video chat anytime now because let me tell you about this girl at school who, bless her heart, needs a talkin’ to….

  40. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    Gabby wants to know if you interviewed me for the “what not to do” part so that you could nail it as well as you did. Hrm. What? I’m Southern. Every “What you really want to say…” she was all, “But, MOM, you total DO that.” *snort* Of course, I told her she is more than welcome to chat it up with you when she gets the wrong answer from me. Expect a video chat anytime now because let me tell you about this girl at school who, bless her heart, needs a talkin’ to….

  41. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    Gabby wants to know if you interviewed me for the “what not to do” part so that you could nail it as well as you did. Hrm. What? I’m Southern. Every “What you really want to say…” she was all, “But, MOM, you total DO that.” *snort* Of course, I told her she is more than welcome to chat it up with you when she gets the wrong answer from me. Expect a video chat anytime now because let me tell you about this girl at school who, bless her heart, needs a talkin’ to….

  42. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    Gabby wants to know if you interviewed me for the “what not to do” part so that you could nail it as well as you did. Hrm. What? I’m Southern. Every “What you really want to say…” she was all, “But, MOM, you total DO that.” *snort* Of course, I told her she is more than welcome to chat it up with you when she gets the wrong answer from me. Expect a video chat anytime now because let me tell you about this girl at school who, bless her heart, needs a talkin’ to….

  43. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    Gabby wants to know if you interviewed me for the “what not to do” part so that you could nail it as well as you did. Hrm. What? I’m Southern. Every “What you really want to say…” she was all, “But, MOM, you total DO that.” *snort* Of course, I told her she is more than welcome to chat it up with you when she gets the wrong answer from me. Expect a video chat anytime now because let me tell you about this girl at school who, bless her heart, needs a talkin’ to….

  44. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    Gabby wants to know if you interviewed me for the “what not to do” part so that you could nail it as well as you did. Hrm. What? I’m Southern. Every “What you really want to say…” she was all, “But, MOM, you total DO that.” *snort* Of course, I told her she is more than welcome to chat it up with you when she gets the wrong answer from me. Expect a video chat anytime now because let me tell you about this girl at school who, bless her heart, needs a talkin’ to….

  45. Jenn @ Mommy Needs Coffee Avatar

    Gabby wants to know if you interviewed me for the “what not to do” part so that you could nail it as well as you did. Hrm. What? I’m Southern. Every “What you really want to say…” she was all, “But, MOM, you total DO that.” *snort* Of course, I told her she is more than welcome to chat it up with you when she gets the wrong answer from me. Expect a video chat anytime now because let me tell you about this girl at school who, bless her heart, needs a talkin’ to….

  46. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Gabby and Hope are going to get along just fine AND will have SO MUCH to task about πŸ˜‰
    Sent from my Android tablet, his name is Andy.

  47. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Gabby and Hope are going to get along just fine AND will have SO MUCH to task about πŸ˜‰
    Sent from my Android tablet, his name is Andy.

  48. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Gabby and Hope are going to get along just fine AND will have SO MUCH to task about πŸ˜‰
    Sent from my Android tablet, his name is Andy.

  49. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Gabby and Hope are going to get along just fine AND will have SO MUCH to task about πŸ˜‰
    Sent from my Android tablet, his name is Andy.

  50. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Gabby and Hope are going to get along just fine AND will have SO MUCH to task about πŸ˜‰
    Sent from my Android tablet, his name is Andy.

  51. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Gabby and Hope are going to get along just fine AND will have SO MUCH to task about πŸ˜‰
    Sent from my Android tablet, his name is Andy.

  52. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Gabby and Hope are going to get along just fine AND will have SO MUCH to task about πŸ˜‰
    Sent from my Android tablet, his name is Andy.

  53. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Gabby and Hope are going to get along just fine AND will have SO MUCH to task about πŸ˜‰
    Sent from my Android tablet, his name is Andy.

  54. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Gabby and Hope are going to get along just fine AND will have SO MUCH to task about πŸ˜‰
    Sent from my Android tablet, his name is Andy.

  55. Melisa Avatar

    Love it! It’s like you’ve been inside my brain before. πŸ™‚

  56. Melisa Avatar

    Love it! It’s like you’ve been inside my brain before. πŸ™‚

  57. Melisa Avatar

    Love it! It’s like you’ve been inside my brain before. πŸ™‚

  58. Melisa Avatar

    Love it! It’s like you’ve been inside my brain before. πŸ™‚

  59. Melisa Avatar

    Love it! It’s like you’ve been inside my brain before. πŸ™‚

  60. Melisa Avatar

    Love it! It’s like you’ve been inside my brain before. πŸ™‚

  61. Melisa Avatar

    Love it! It’s like you’ve been inside my brain before. πŸ™‚

  62. Melisa Avatar

    Love it! It’s like you’ve been inside my brain before. πŸ™‚

  63. Melisa Avatar

    Love it! It’s like you’ve been inside my brain before. πŸ™‚

  64. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    SNORT!!! Β And a lovely brain it is, Melisa πŸ™‚

  65. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    SNORT!!! Β And a lovely brain it is, Melisa πŸ™‚

  66. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    SNORT!!! Β And a lovely brain it is, Melisa πŸ™‚

  67. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    SNORT!!! Β And a lovely brain it is, Melisa πŸ™‚

  68. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    SNORT!!! Β And a lovely brain it is, Melisa πŸ™‚

  69. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    SNORT!!! Β And a lovely brain it is, Melisa πŸ™‚

  70. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    SNORT!!! Β And a lovely brain it is, Melisa πŸ™‚

  71. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    SNORT!!! Β And a lovely brain it is, Melisa πŸ™‚

  72. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    SNORT!!! Β And a lovely brain it is, Melisa πŸ™‚