When I work with couples in marriage therapy, I take mental note of the approximate proportion of talk time each has. A telling sign of difficulty is when one spouse talks way more than the other. This is also true of parenting, especially with teens. If you want to have a meaningful relationship with your teen, enter his inner world of thoughts and feelings. Your access is by listening in general and by active listening in particular. When teens feel heard, even if you don't fully understand, they feel valued and they will be more likely to give you a pass into their world.
Being Alone in Your Family
Dealing with Bullying
Yes, Ya Hafta!
Got Enough Glue?
Life-Enhancing Physical Touch
Good Parent/Bad Parent, Which Are You?
Me Time Helps Teens Grow
Computer Time: Family Friend or Enemy?
Is Your Child Just Too Worrisome?
Setting boundaries and making good choices
Changing Habits from Bad to Good
New Skill? Practice, practice, practice
Teachable Moments of All Kinds
Helping Your Child with Weight Management
What's Behind Your Child's Anger?
Can you choose your child's friends?
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Asking Your Child's Permission
Keep Them Safe at all Cost
Letting Go is Hard to Do
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