Get Honest and Vulnerable

Pssssst—you made mistakes as a teen, right? Me too. Sharing those moments with your teen helps them open up and have difficult conversations. It’s easier to admit your errors to a fellow human than to a saint. Tell them about a mistake you made and how you fixed the situation. Tell them about emotional baggage you’re bringing into a conversation, acknowledging why you feel strongly about a topic or how comfortable you are addressing it. Even better, if you don’t feel able or ready to have a conversation, admit that, too. And muddle through things together.

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