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65 - How to Connect with Teens and Tweens and Stay Connected as a Parent

April 24, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 65

Getting teens and tweens to talk to parents is an age old battle the repeats itself over and over again with each new generation. Times change but our teens wanting independence from us doesn't.

In this episode learn some tips and tricks for how to get our kids to relax and just enjoy being with us so that they'll open up and want to trust us.

There is a list of activities and how to use them to break down the barriers and engage your teens and tweens that should lead to building trusting relationships.

Here are links to things referenced in the episode:
YouTube video: Communicating with Teens

Blog Post Transcript Available HERE

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