Most parents struggle at one time or another with their teenagers. While teens are busy trying to find their independence and figure out their futures, parents might think that their children don't even want to be around them much anymore. The experts say that teens still need their parents, but maybe on different terms.
"During adolescence, kids need their parents more than ever. Research shows that a positive family environment including fun family activities, open parent-child communication and the encouragement to participate in positive extracurricular and community activities, teens are able to navigate these years with relative ease." Child Development Institute
Here is a great place to start for articles and ideas to help you and your teen maintain a close relationship and successfully navigate those, sometimes difficult, high school years.
"During adolescence, kids need their parents more than ever. Research shows that a positive family environment including fun family activities, open parent-child communication and the encouragement to participate in positive extracurricular and community activities, teens are able to navigate these years with relative ease." Child Development Institute
Here is a great place to start for articles and ideas to help you and your teen maintain a close relationship and successfully navigate those, sometimes difficult, high school years.
