Communicate

Remember that there are two elements of good communication. Listening and talking. Ensure that there are times in the day when the family is able to communicate effectively. Meal times can be good for discussions. Avoid distractions such as television and try to use these times to find out what your teen has been up to.

Respect Privacy

Respect privacy, but refuse to accept secretive behavior. It’s important to your teen’s developing sense of independence to have some privacy, but he or she must learn the difference between privacy and secrecy. Your kids do have a right to talk with friends privately, to keep a diary, and to have uninterrupted time alone. But if your teen becomes evasive then calmly, firmly, steadily insist that you have a right to know who their friends are and what they are doing. Talk to teachers about who your child’s friends are and consider starting to build alliances with their parents.

Encourage Exercise

Stress to your teen the importance of exercise. Exercise has been proven not only to improve health but also to lift mood and has had a direct correlation to improved academic results.

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Show Gratitude

Research has shown that the practice of gratitude has many benefits. Among these benefits are improved physical and emotional health, increased mental strength, better sleep habits, and improved self-esteem just to name a few. Try practicing gratitude with your teen once a day.

Set Boundaries

• Avoid ultimatums. Your teen might interpret an ultimatum as a challenge.

• Be clear and concise. Rather than telling your teen not to stay out late, set a specific curfew. Keep your rules short and to the point. Make consequences immediate and linked to your teen's choices or actions.

• Explain your decisions. Your teen might be more likely to comply with a rule when he or she understands its purpose. There might be less to rebel against when your teen knows that a limit is being imposed for his or her safety.

• Be reasonable. Avoid setting rules your teen can't possibly follow. A chronically messy teen might have trouble immediately maintaining a spotless bedroom.

Lead by Example

Teens learn how to behave by watching their parents. Your actions generally speak louder than your words. Show your teen how to cope with stress in positive ways and be resilient. Be a good model and your teen will likely follow your lead.

Pay attention to the Good Times

We often pay more attention to the negative rather than positive. Praise your teen when they do something good. Try to look at saying 10 positives to two negatives.

Be Affectionate, Show Love

Dealing with teenagers has its ups and downs. But loving and accepting our children through good times and bad is essential. Multiple studies have revealed the positive effects of unconditional love, as well as the negative results when children do not receive it. Our early relationships play a huge part in how we form attachments, both as children and adults.Children who receive unconditional love from their parents have better stress resilience, better health, and better brain development.