• the words we speak to our teenagers can stay with them for the rest of their lives
• tell them of your love and pride in them affirm them (not just when they please you; not just for their achievements)
• affirm their looks
• aim at five positive comments for every one negative comment
• find things for which to praise them
• loving words build confidence and affect their attitudes
• loving words can be spoken and written

Which of the five expressions of love do you find hardest to show to your children?