Communicating with Teens

With their new independence and busy schedules, it's sometimes hard to stay in touch with our teens. But they need our support, and, still, there are plenty of times when they want and need to be with us, too. Learn how to take advantage of moments together.

Staying in Touch Learn how to have more fun with your teen, and be there for her when she needs you. Communicating with Teens in Writing Communicating with Teens: The Information Drop Communication with Teens: Things to Remember Communicating with Your Teen: Give Up on Lectures and Advice Communicating with Your Teen in the Car Envying Our Teens Increasing Communication Between Parent and Teenager Learn to Communicate with Your Teen Listening to Your Teen Making Memories with Your Teen Parenting Your Teen: Passwords and Code Phrases Opportunities for Conversation with Teens Remembering Our Adolescence Spying on Our Kids Surviving Your Daughter's Teenage Years Tips for Staying Connected Teens: Who Ya Talkin' To? When You're in a Rut with Your Teen Family Meetings: Spelling Out House Rules and Obligations Giving Orders a Teen Can Understand Teaching Your Kids to Take Telephone Messages Teaching Kids How to Behave with the Opposite Sex Talking to Teens About Sex and Substance Abuse The Special Art of Talking to Teenagers Conversing with Tweens Communicating and Your Daughter Find detailed articles on communicating with your teenage daughter. Mothers and Adult Daughters: The Real Bonus of Communication Mother to Daughter: Mastering the Art of Verbal Communication Mother and Daughter: Talking Your Way Through Tenuous Times Mothers and Daughters: Giving and Getting Advice Kids in College Find ways to make the most of your relationship with your college freshman — while she's away and when she comes back home. Parents Say Goodbye: Last Summer Before College Staying Connected to Your College Kids Home for the Holidays Tough Subjects Feeling tongue-tied? Some of the most important things are awkward to discuss! Get help with these difficult teen topics. Talking to Your Teen About Alcohol How Do You Know If Your Teenager Has a Serious Drinking Problem? Gay Teenagers and Coming Out Talk About Tough Subjects Race and Adolescence "The Birds and the Bees" Dealing with Depression Breaking the Teen Code of Silence Drugs and Alcohol Drugs and High School How to Handle Difficult Conversations Ten Ways to Break the Ice with Teens Teen Distress, Depression, and Danger Expert Advice Are you too bossy or too friendly? Read what the experts have to say, and find the middle ground. "I'm having trouble 'letting go' of my 15-year-old." "My 14-year-old daughter wears skimpy clothes." "My son attended a keg party hosted by a friend's parents." "How do I deal with a daughter who acts like an adult?" "My daughter wants her belly pierced. Should I give in?" "How do I get the upper hand with my daughter?"