Connecting with Teens

Parents wonder why their easy and natural connection with their kids changed, and they now feel on the outs and have to work harder. What is the developmental stage that is happening between the ages of about 13 and 18 or 19?

Teens act like they don’t need us, when I believe they need us even more, to be present, but in a distinctly different way. I think that our emotions as a parent can sometimes interfere with connecting with teens.

Change our expectation of what “connection” means with teens.

Parents report feeling powerless in parenting when their kids reach their teen years. What is the essence of our power as parents?

Our goals for our teens are to become responsible and independent. How can we parent in such a way to foster these goals?

Let’s address some common issues we face when parenting teens:

Arguing. How to turn an argument into a conversation?
Spending too much time on technology
Running with the wrong crowd

Tips for connecting and building trust and appreciation with your teen!