Communicating with our children, specifically with teens, continues to challenge many of us who work in the field. Finding ways to communicate effectively is a day by day process.
Open communication is essential to a working relationship between parent and child.
Achieving that goal and keeping it, comes from careful planning and daily commitment. First, the parent must want communication to be open and be prepared to allow time into their schedule for that to take place. Expecting communication to be open exclusively during times of trouble, will only set you and your teenager up for disappointment. Schedule time daily for talking and sharing the days events. Positive, non-eventful conversations will provide the foundation for trusting each other.