Teach Your Teen To Tame Time

If you’ve ever walked an energetic, curious dog, you know there are steps to make it enjoyable for both of you. Think of time as an energetic, curious dog, bounding ahead. When your teen is worried about finishing a task in time (for instance, homework) because time keeps jumping forward, help them think of ways to tame time and be in control. One step is creating a “no phone” zone while working. Removing a distraction means your teen — not time — is in control. They can return to their phone when they don’t need to control time and complete a task.

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