Parenting Teens - September 3, 2012

Day 18 - Engaging in Dialogue

We look at the role of dialogue in effective communications.

Be available
• demonstrating we're available and ready to listen helps our teenagers open up • take opportunities for significant conversations when they come up - not always at the most convenient moments for us! • set aside regular time to talk

Question:
What are the principal interests your teenager enjoys talking about?

From Series: "Parenting Teenagers"

Study Guide

More Messages Associated With "Family"...

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  • self-confidence is built through knowing we are loved
  • self-confidence enables us:

–          to be different when we need to be

–          to build close relationships

  • our children have “emotional tanks” which need to be kept full
  • their behavior acts as the gauge showing the level in the tank

What are the signs of an empty “emotional tank” in your child(ren)?

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