Talking With Parents

Learn some easy tips for improving communication with parents, caregivers, and other adults. These are strategies you can use now and in future relationships.

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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Repairing Misunderstandings in Family Relationships

Oct 30, 2020

Misunderstandings are opportunities to build a better relationship between parents and teens.

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Why Parents Can Be Overprotective

Sep 04, 2018

Teens: teach your parents when to worry and when to trust that you've got it.

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Avoid Conflict With “I Statements”

Sep 04, 2018

A smart conversation strategy to circumvent unhealthy communication patterns.

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Get Parents to Focus On More than Grades or Scores

Sep 04, 2018

Teens, share your feelings and experiences with parents.

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Why Boundaries Can Be a Good Thing

Sep 04, 2018

Learn why your parents' boundaries can benefit you.

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The Power of an Apology

Sep 04, 2018

Teens, learn to own up to mistakes to regain your parents' trust.

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