Parenting Teenagers: Communication Is Key!
Submitted by nurseElaine
Hate to hear about relationship breakups, especially during the holiday season. Must be tough. After reading about today's latest celebrity marriage that went kaput, I began thinking about the relationships that are so important to me.
One of my most important relationships is the one I have with my daughter—and we will never "break up." I strongly believe that healthy communication is key to a strong relationship. Fortunately, my daughter and I established the type of relationship we both wanted early on by being open, understanding and, importantly, talking often.
While we can talk many times a day and, for the most part, truly understand each other's intent, it wasn't always that way. As much as you love them, communication with your teen girl can be challenging. A way to help facilitate understanding is to know what each other is really saying. YES, sometimes we (and your teen) can say one thing, yet mean something different. Go figure!!
On the Always.com site, there is a timely article called "What She Really Means." Check it out. It may be especially helpful during the holiday season when she is around more than usual with school out (or around for breakfast, at least, before she begins hanging with her friends) and you have more opportunity to chat.
One of my most important relationships is the one I have with my daughter—and we will never "break up." I strongly believe that healthy communication is key to a strong relationship. Fortunately, my daughter and I established the type of relationship we both wanted early on by being open, understanding and, importantly, talking often.
While we can talk many times a day and, for the most part, truly understand each other's intent, it wasn't always that way. As much as you love them, communication with your teen girl can be challenging. A way to help facilitate understanding is to know what each other is really saying. YES, sometimes we (and your teen) can say one thing, yet mean something different. Go figure!!
On the Always.com site, there is a timely article called "What She Really Means." Check it out. It may be especially helpful during the holiday season when she is around more than usual with school out (or around for breakfast, at least, before she begins hanging with her friends) and you have more opportunity to chat.
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