Day 18 - Engaging in Dialogue

Parenting Teens - August 21, 2012

Day 5 - Remembering our Long Term Aim

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We try to keep our long-term aim in view: to help teenagers grow into mature, responsible adults.

Question:
Describe, as best you can, the characteristics of a mature, responsible adult.

From Series: "Parenting Teenagers"

Discussion Guide

More Messages From Parenting Teens...

Day 1 - Introduction		August 17, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 2 - Making Adjustments		August 18, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 3 - Making Adjustments Part II		August 19, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 4 - Understanding the Pressures		August 20, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 5 - Remembering our Long Term Aim		August 21, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 6 - Home - A Place of Safety and Acceptance		August 22, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 7 - Home - A Place to Learn Good Values		August 23, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 8 - Home - A Place of Fun		August 24, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 9 - Home - A Place to Learn Good Relationships		August 25, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 10 - Family and Meal Times		August 26, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 11 - Love Languages	Parenting Teens	August 27, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 12 - Love Language - One to One Time	Parenting Teens	August 28, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 13 - Love Language - Affirming Words	Parenting Teens	August 29, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 14 - Love Language - Affectionate Touch	Parenting Teens	August 30, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 15 - Love Language - Thoughtful Presents	Parenting Teens	August 31, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 16 - Love Language - Kind Actions	Parenting Teens	September 1, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 17 - Effective Communications	Parenting Teens	September 2, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 18 - Engaging in Dialogue	Parenting Teens	September 3, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 19 - Effective Communications Strategies Part I	Parenting Teens	September 4, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 20 - Effective Communications Strategies Part II	Parenting Teens	September 5, 2012		Watch	Listen
Day 21 - Effective Communications Strategies Part III	Parenting Teens	September 6, 2012		Watch	Listen

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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

What are the principal interests your teenager enjoys talking about?

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