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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Teach Parents to Understand Your Needs

Sep 04, 2018

Conversation starters for getting parents to listen to and support you.

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See Your Parents’ Strengths

Sep 04, 2018

Strengthen connection with parents by learning to appreciate their strengths.

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Move Tough Conversations Forward

Sep 04, 2018

Teens can move tough conversations forward by coming prepared with solutions.

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Talk to Parents About Something Important

Sep 04, 2018

Learn communication tricks to get hard conversations going.

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How to Really be a Good Listener

Sep 04, 2018

Listening is a skill that takes practice.

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Pushing Boundaries Within Reason

Sep 04, 2018

Learn to work together with your parents to increase your growing independence.

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