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.
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
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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.
An important skill for parents to master is "active listening." Learn how here.
One important listening skill to use when communicating with your teenager is using 'Door Openers', as opposed to 'Door Slammers'.
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.
When you make a mistake in your discipline, you'll need to fall back and regroup. Learn how by using these tips.
When having a talk about sex with a 9 to 12 year old teen, what do you say?
Article for parents of teens who feel talking about sex will be tough and see specific problems that they may have.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Tips on talking to teens about how to have healthy and fun friendships.
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.
