Get Your Teen To Tell Their Story

The first step in getting your teen to listen to others and get others to listen to your teen is to get them thinking about their story. Every person has one. Help your teen tap into their story by getting them to learn more about their roots and community. How did their surroundings and the people who love them help shape them into who they are today? Get them confident and proud to share their story. When they’re open about their life experiences, they’ll become more open to hearing and understanding another person’s life experience.

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About Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford is the senior strategist at Women Online. As a writer, she covers a diverse range of topics including education, health, technology, and parenting. She is also the mother of amazing twin teens.

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