COMMUNICATION is an art and skill we all want to master when interacting with others in our lives.  It is the basic foundation in building healthy relationships that will blossom with time.  At the same time, communication can be challenging for parents and teens during the adolescent years, but the relationship can be enjoyable with the right tools and guidance. 

Communication is the most difficult when we are faced with stressful situations.  Teenagers at this age may feel their parents don't understand them.  They may rely upon friends for advice and challenge the rules in their home.  At the same time,  parents feel their teenager doesn't show respect, or their teen doesn't want to spend time with them, or gives one word answers.  This leads to conflict, frustration and challenges.

Teenagers truly want to have a loving relationship with their parents, feel connected and go to them for advice when they have problems or when they need to talk.  Below are some tips on ways to communicate to grow your relationship and create harmony in your home.