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Talk to Your Teen

Communication is the number one way to keeping your teenager happy and healthy. Talking to your teen will open doors for both of you and strengthen your relationship. Learn to talk to your teen about the life issues they are facing using our communication resources.

Learn to Communicate Effectively with Your Teen in 5 Days

The most important parenting skill you will need is effective communication. You can choose to follow the class online or sign up for 5-day email lessons. Or, if you're pressed for time, head straight to the analysis quiz and step through the main points.

5 Positive Nonverbal Communication Cues Parents Can Use

Article for parents of teens, - Keep the Lines of Communication with Your Teen Open and Positive Positive Nonverbal Communication Cues Parents Can Use

Talking Points for Teens: 10 Reasons Why Cheating is Wrong

Teens do not always understand why cheating is wrong. Here are ten reasons why cheating is wrong which you can use while talking with your teen.

Five Signs You Are Having a Respectful Conversation with Your Teen

Article for parents of teens who want to learn how to respectfully talk with thier teens.

Stop Yelling at Your Teen

Article for parents of teens who want to learn how to stop yelling at thier teen.

Praise Your Teen

Article for parents of teenagers - Praise Your Teen – Learn How to Praise Your Teen Here

10 Ways to Send a Clear Message to Your Teenager

A sure-fire way of inviting problems into your relationship with your teenager is by sending mixed or unclear messages. Clear communication is an absolute must if you want to have a bonding relationship with your teenager.

Active listening

An important skill for parents to master is "active listening." Learn how here.

Door Openers Verses Door Slammers

One important listening skill to use when communicating with your teenager is using 'Door Openers', as opposed to 'Door Slammers'.

How to Role Play with Your Teen

You can use role playing as a method of communication with your teenager. It's not hard to learn and will build confidence in your teen.

Learn to Fall Back and Regroup In 5 Easy Steps

When you make a mistake in your discipline, you'll need to fall back and regroup. Learn how by using these tips.

Talking About Sex to Preteens

When having a talk about sex with a 9 to 12 year old teen, what do you say?

Things That Make Talking About Sex to Teens Tough and What to Do About Them

Article for parents of teens who feel talking about sex will be tough and see specific problems that they may have.

Talk to Your Teen About Dating

When your teen begins to show an interest in dating, you’ll want to iron out how you feel about it. Besides the ‘my daughter isn’t dating until she is thirty’ thoughts that will run through your head, there should be some serious thoughts about how you would like to see this dating thing work out. Find help with these tips.

How To Talk to Your Teen About Smoking

Starting a conversation about not smoking really isn’t as hard as you may think. Your teen is expecting for you to say something – he/she knows that most parents do. That can take the edge off. Here is how to make these conversations as effective as possible, so your teen doesn’t ever start smoking.

How to Talk to Your Teen About the Future

Parents need to learn to help their teen conquer this hefty question by dropping little seeds of conversation as time goes by and watch them grow into wonderful ideas.

Talking to Your Teen About Today's Economy

With the recession looming, our teens are rightfully worried. It is a good idea to talk to your teen about today's economy and how it affects your family. You can ease your teen's concerns by talking with him using these five tips.

Five First-rate Opportunities to Talk Money Sense with Your Teen

Teens need to learn money sense. Here are five times you can step up and talk to your teenager about money - and he will listen!

Talking to Teens About Friendship

Tips on talking to teens about how to have healthy and fun friendships.

Talk to Your Teen About Homosexuality

Part of teaching teens about their bodies and their sexuality is teaching them about alternative sexual orientations. You can do this by talking to your teen. Here are some tips on how.

A Teen Slang Dictionary

A teen slang dictionary - slang dictionary for parents of teens who need help with slang communication suggestions.

Talking to Teens for Parents Best Time to Talk to Your Teen

When have you found is the best time to talk to your teen? Is it after they have gotten rest? Is the time different if you want to use discipline...

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