The document provides tips for parents on how not to be dorky. It advises that trying to dress like teenagers to appear cool will instead make parents look older and pathetic. It also suggests that parents should avoid singing or dancing to songs inappropriate for their age in front of their kids. The best approach is for parents to act confidently and authentically based on who they are rather than trying too hard to emulate teenagers.

1. How Not To Be a Dorky Parent Presented by a mom who has experience on both sides of the cool coin. Ilina Ewen Dirt & Noise @IlinaP

2. DISCLAIMER

3. Dork Geek

4. DORK : out of touch, social stumbler who doesn't realize it Minds out of the gutter, people. Ahem.

5. GEEK : intellectual, interested in techie pursuits, perhaps a tish peculiar

6. It's all in the genes jeans.

8. You are what you carry.

9. Fashion vs. Frump

10. Overcompensating I give up. Holding on All the cool kids are wearing it.

11. Dressing your age vs. Frump Style vs. Comfort Sexy vs. Slutty Fashionable vs. Trendy If your teenage daughter is wearing it, chances are she looks better than you in it. Trying to dress like one of the cool kids makes you look older. And pathetic.

13. Lights, Camera, ACTION ?

14. Toot toot chugga chugga Fruit salad...yummy yummy Hot potato, hot potato..., cold spaghetti, cold spaghetti And I was like baby, baby, baby, oh Like baby, baby, baby, no I throw my hands up in the air sometimes Saying AYO! Gotta let go! Cause you're hot then you're cold You're yes then you're no You're in then you're out You're up then you're down

15. They Might Be Giants Dan Zanes Bare Naked Ladies The Beatles Journey Woody & Arlo Guthrie Squirrel Nut Zippers U2 Jazz, Classical...

16. Keepin' it hot.

17. I'm a mother. WOMAN I'm a father. MAN

18. Confidence.

19. silly laugh funny joy frolic authentic romp shenanigans celebrate witty snuggle creative chill amusing adventure cheeky playful humor nurture love care affection wacky compassion

20. Remember who you were. Be who you are.