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"

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7. Follow through with consequences

  • don’t use idle threats – only give warnings that you can follow through with work out effective consequences

A few days ago we asked about a difficult disciplinary situation for your family.  What principles from these sessions are most helpful in your situation?

 

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