Talking With Teens

Improve conversations with your children. Strengthen your family relationships. Gain techniques, tips and tricks for effective communication.

3 Reasons Why Not to Make Assumptions About Your Teen

Sep 30, 2026

A few reasons why you shouldn't make assumptions about teens.

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Category: Changing How We See Teens,Communication Strategies,Talking With Teens

Failure Is a Temporary State

Jul 19, 2026

When your teen makes a mistake, they don’t earn a permanent label of failure. Teach your teen to bounce back by reminding them that this too shall pass while helping them move beyond the mistake.

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Category: Building Character,Character Strengths,Facing Challenges,Helping Teens Learn to Cope,Parenting in 100 Words,Parenting That Works,Resilience,Success in School & Life,Supporting Emotional Health,Talking With Teens,The Teen Brain

Talk Early, Often, and Ongoing With Your Teen

Jul 03, 2026

Talk early, often, and ongoing to keep the lines of communication open between you and your teen.

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Category: Communication Strategies,Parenting in 100 Words,Parenting That Works,Talking With Teens

The Parenting Style That Will Make You an Effective Parent

May 22, 2026

Consider a parenting style that is tried and tested and that we know works, generation after generation.

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Category: Building Character,Changing How We See Teens,Character Strengths,Communicating Values,Communication Strategies,Growth & Development,Parenting That Works,Preventing Risks,Puberty & Other Changes,Resilience,Role Modeling,Success in School & Life,Supporting Emotional Health,Supporting Healthy Decisions,Talking With Teens

Save the Lecture (Say This Instead)

May 15, 2026

If you’ve ever seen your teen’s eyes glaze over while you’re saying something super important, take a step back and ask yourself: Is this a conversation or a lecture?

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Category: Communication Strategies,Facing Challenges,Parenting in 100 Words,Parenting That Works,Talking With Teens