Why JWoww Is "Holding on for Dear Life" With Daughter Meilani

Jersey Shore’s Jenni “JWoww” Farley Shares Photos From Her “Perfect” Wedding With Zack CarpinelloJenni "JWoww" Farley's life tends to get crazy and loud thanks to her kids. The Jersey Shore alum shared what it's really like being mom to her and ex Roger Mathew's daughter Meilani, 12, and son Greyson, 10, especially as her eldest navigates adolescence. "Oh, they're bad," JWoww playfully told E! News in an exclusive interview at the world premiere of Netflix's Steps on Nov. 8. "We're just holding on for dear life. I have a 12-year-old turning 20, and sometimes, that is not easy." In fact, the reality star admitted that she and husband Zack Clayton turned the NYC occasion into a date night since even they "have to get away and enjoy time together." Although parenting a tween isn't always a fairy tale, JWoww would never put a stahp to the ups and downs that come with it. "When I was a teenage girl, I was only being raised by my father," she recalled. "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 also emphasized that she's learning as she goes while raising a "very, very strong and independent" daughter. "She knows who she wants to be, and I never want to dim that light," JWoww reflected. "I just want to be by her side as her friend while also trying to be her parent. It's a very fine line you have to walk when it comes to friendship versus parenting." The 41-year-old credits her parenting style to the most important pillars of her life: gym, tan and the millennial experience. "We all go to bed in tears, worrying about the little tiny things like, 'Did we screw up? Did we do this? Did we do that?'" she explained. "It all comes from love because we never want them to experience what we did growing up, and we want our children to have a voice in the house."Cindy Ord/Getty Images"But having that voice comes with challenges," she conceded, "because they're going to talk back and they're going to give you their opinion, and that opinion might be something you don't want." And she is especially grateful for the peace that Zack—whom she wed in June—has brought during this time in their lives. "Spending seven years together before getting married, there's something beautiful about that because I truly believe you know the person inside and out," she said. “When we decided to take our relationship to the next chapter, it wasn't about anything other than solidifying the fact that we will just grow old together." Steps premieres on Netflix Nov. 20. As JWoww and Zach embrace life as newlyweds, keep reading for a closer look at their sweetest family moments.Instagram Happy Memories"Back to where it all started," Jenni shared on Instagram back in September. "Strolled by where we had our first date @zackcarpinello." Instagram Boo to You"SISTASSSSS... oh look, another glorious morning! Makes me sick!!!! #hocuspocus," Jenni shared on Instagram when celebrating Halloween early.Bryan Bedder/WireImageMTV HomecomingThe famous couple turned heads for all the right reasons when attending the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.Instagram All in the FamilyAs Jenni's relationship grew, the MTV reality star felt comfortable having her kids around her man.Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNashville Bound"I thought you did amazing. She was really nervous and she did fantastic like always," Zach told his girlfriend after she presented at the 2019 CMT Music Awards.Instagram / JWowwAdventurersEarly on in their relationship, Jenni and Zach enjoyed a trip to Universal Studios to explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.Instagram / JWowwRoad TrippingBefore breaking up, Zach appeared on Jenni's MTV reality show as well as her YouTube channel.Wolf ProductionsRed Carpet DebutOver Memorial Day weekend, the twosome headed to Las Vegas where they hit up a party with DJ Tiësto at the Hakkasan Night Club at MGM Grand.Wolf ProductionsVegas BabyDuring their trip out west, the couple hit up the Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas with a group of friends and later attended the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Double or Nothing event.For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App