You may have noticed a difference, your cuddly baby is now a teenager....and let's face it, it can be challenging to navigate.
As teens spend more time with their friends, we have to be more intentional about the time we spend together. Connecting with your teen keeps your relationship strong. Here are some ideas of ways to spend time together:
Cook Together.
Eat Together.
Listen to Music Together..
Tell Them a Story about Them..
Work Together.
Make a Date.
Invite your Teen’s Friends Over.
Be Honest With Them.
Be Available When Your Teen Wants to Talk.
Just Listen.
Show Some Love.
For additional information, visit the Raising Healthy Teens Website.
Do you always get the same answer when you ask how your student's day is?
Try some of these conversation starters:
What happened today that made you laugh? (¿Qué pasó hoy que te hizo reír?)
Tell me the best and worst part of your day. (Dime la mejor y la peor parte de tu día. )
What are you most proud of? (¿De que estas mas orgulloso?)
Who is someone you look up to and why? (¿A quién admiras y por qué?)
Name what you like most about yourself. (Nombra lo que más te gusta de ti.)
Who is the bravest person you know? (¿Quién es la persona más valiente que conoces? )
Name something that you are worried about. (Nombra algo que te preocupe. )
What is something you’re grateful for? (¿Qué es algo por lo que estás agradecido? )
Who is your best friend and what do you admire about them? (¿Quién es tu mejor amigo y qué admiras de él/ella?)
How do you manage your stress? (¿Cómo manejas tu estrés?)
What makes you unique? (¿Qué te hace único?)
Tell me about your most treasured item. (Háblame de tu objeto más preciado. )
If you were a cereal, what kind would you be? (Si fueras un cereal, ¿de qué tipo serías? )
What was the strangest dream you’ve ever had? (¿Cuál fue el sueño más extraño que has tenido? )
If you were a super hero, which one would you be and why? (Si fueras un superhéroe, ¿cuál serías y por qué? )