For Teens

This section is just for teens! It includes thoughts from other young people as well as tips from experts. You’ll find easy strategies for communicating more effectively with parents and ideas for managing stress and staying healthy.

Essential Reads

Help Parents Know What You Can Handle

May 01, 2019

Teens -- partner with your parents to work towards the privileges you want.

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How to Build Strong Relationships With Your Parents, and Repair Them When Things Get Off Track

Dec 09, 2023

Tips for teens to get relationships with parents back on track.

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How to Write a Letter to Repair Relationships With Parents

Dec 07, 2023

3 do’s and 3 don’ts for writing a letter to parents to jumpstart tough conversations.

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Tips to Help Teens Learn How to Cope

Nov 21, 2023

Learn how you can help your teen cope with stress by building a stress management plan.

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Two Final Steps Toward Rebuilding Trust Between Teens and Parents

Oct 27, 2023

You messed up, and you're trying to regain your parents' trust. Here are two final things to keep in mind.

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Two More Steps Toward Rebuilding Trust Between Teens and Parents

Oct 19, 2023

You messed up, and you're trying to regain your parents' trust. Here are two more things to keep in mind.

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Three Steps Toward Rebuilding Trust Between Teens and Parents

Oct 12, 2023

You messed up, and you're trying to regain your parents' trust. Here are three things to keep in mind.

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