Talking to your teen

Openers that don't get one-word answers, repair after the fight you both regret, and how to stay a person they'll come to.

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Get a teen to actually talk

Openers that don't get one-word answers.

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Normal teen moodiness or something more?

Know the difference, act early.

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Repair after a big fight

Come back without losing authority.

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Worried about their friends

Influence without forbidding.

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Supporting a teen figuring out identity

Be the safe adult.

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Letting go as they launch

Shift from manager to consultant.

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How do I get my teenager to talk to me?
Side-by-side, low-stakes, no interrogation. The prompt gives openers and the responses that keep the conversation going.
Is this normal teen moodiness or depression?
Duration, withdrawal from everything, and changes in sleep or appetite are the dividing lines. The prompt helps you assess and prepares what to say to a professional.

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