Includes bibliographical references.

Angel of the morning -- The vanishing -- The surprise signs you suddenly have a teenager -- It's not me, Mum, it's you -- Don't tough my stuff -- Meanagers -- Thank you, I really appreciate what you did for me, Mum -- Who are all these people in my lounge? -- The monster munch -- Spoons, bananagrams and telly -- Oh Christ, have we been burgled? -- Finding other mothers -- Pixel and Duke: canine love stories -- No one told me about pre-drinking -- Going out out -- A French farce -- Phonegate, screens and the screams -- Your daughter is not your friend -- Anxiety: what's the T? -- Teddies on the bed -- Her new body and body image -- Dads: a love story -- If you see me, you don't know me -- The perfect storm -- Mothers are daughters too -- This much I think I know -- Swimming in the river of love.

Calling all Mums:
Are you feeling lonely and confused?
Are you panicking that you’re getting everything wrong?
Do you feel as if your relationship with your teenage daughter has worsened overnight?
Don't worry, you're not alone.
Enter parenting columnist Lorraine Candy, a mum of four (including three teens). Her warm, witty, and wise memoir will gently lead you to a harmonious place.
This book is a reassuring survivor's guide to the highs and lows of parenting adolescents. It will reconnect you to your daughter and help you feel good about your mothering.