Your role as a parent is ever changing. Perhaps this is most evident as our children move closer and closer to independence. Even though they might act as if they do NOT want parents to be part of their lives one minute; the next minute they want our undivided attention.
In 9 Respectful Ways to Stay Involved In Your Teen's Life, the author reminds us of the obvious ways to stay connected and gives us new ideas as well. Witmer's article, Tactics Parents Use to Stay Involved With Teens, reminds us that it's not about control or being a helicopter parent. It's more about maintaining a connection that helps a teenager make better decisions, be more successful, and turn to a parent when he or she needs help.
Remember that teens are being "normal" when they pull away. Don't let a cold shoulder fool you; most teens really do want us to reach out to them and remind them that we care.
In 9 Respectful Ways to Stay Involved In Your Teen's Life, the author reminds us of the obvious ways to stay connected and gives us new ideas as well. Witmer's article, Tactics Parents Use to Stay Involved With Teens, reminds us that it's not about control or being a helicopter parent. It's more about maintaining a connection that helps a teenager make better decisions, be more successful, and turn to a parent when he or she needs help.
Remember that teens are being "normal" when they pull away. Don't let a cold shoulder fool you; most teens really do want us to reach out to them and remind them that we care.
