WEDNESDAY WISDOM

Listen and Learn

Julia Rocque

Published on: 10/23/2024

If your teen isn't listening to you, it may be because they feel unheard. To improve communication, focus on truly listening to your teen, respecting their experiences, and offering empathy rather than unsolicited advice. By doing so, you’ll foster trust and open the door for them to listen to you when you share your thoughts.

At the Heart of the Argument

Julia Rocque

Published on: 11/08/2023

Teens care deeply about how their parents perceive them, even when they seem indifferent. Reflecting on a recent argument with her 16-year-old son, this mom learns the importance of careful communication, letting go of judgmental thoughts, and becoming her teen’s biggest cheerleader in a tough world.