Wellness Articles

Inspirations for Parents of Teens

Wellness Index

I'm a model communicator with my teenager: clear, open, direct, positive, and always listening.

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I love observing how my teenager's emotions are catching up with their physical maturity.

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I know just when to not interfere with my teenager's risk-taking and search for personal identity.

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I respect my teenager's independence and privacy while remaining available to them.

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I can recognize the signs of drug and alcohol abuse in my teenager and can intervene in a positive way.

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I demonstrate great strength when I ask a family therapist for suggestions.

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If my teenager speaks about or attempts suicide, I know how to focus my energy into positive attention rather than self-blame.

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I know how to establish and maintain negotiable and nonnegotiable rules and their consequences for my teenager.

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Realistic consistency — rather than stifling rigidity — is one of the greatest gifts I can give my teenager.

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I'm concerned about my teenager's grades, so I show my support in any way I can.

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I'm great at finding ways to free my teenager from peer pressure.

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I value my talent at fostering relationships with people who are good role models for my teenagers.

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