
Characteristics of an unhealthy relationship among your teens!
It is important to educate our teens on the importance of a healthy relationship. This means sharing the characteristics and signs of both health and unhealthy relationships. Therefore, it is vital to maintain an open line of communication, being able to give them the time to share their experiences. The teen years are that transitional time where they put most of their time, energy, attention and concern into their friendships, peers and dating relationships. Developmentall

Can you Identify these 4 Unhealthy Relationship Signs?
True love is something that everyone craves, desires, and hopes for. Many of us love the idea of being in love. However, sometimes we don't recognize the signs of unhealthy relationships, even though we feel deeply unhappy, lonely, or frightened. It can be hard to admit to ourselves and others that our relationship is anything less than perfect. Acknowledging and being aware of the problems forthrightly, and seeking help to learn better relationship skills is the only way to

9 Ways to have a better conversation with your teens.
1. Don't multitask Be fully engaged in the conversation. Allow for all your attention to be focused on your child. This is the best way to actively listen and show your involvement in the conversation. 2. Use open-ended questions Ask questions that expand and enhance the conversation. Allow for the conversation to be a learning process, and let the teen be able to fully express themselves by asking open-ended questions. 3. Don't equate your experience with theirs Let your tee