I once heard my friend Jim Burns say … “listening is the language of love.”  I couldn’t agree more.

If you have a teen who’s struggling, it’s likely you’ve given him some advice… or even explained the right direction to go.  But if he’s like the teens I’ve met …he isn’t really paying attention to you.  Am I describing your son or daughter?

Mom.  Dad.  I know you have good intentions.  And you’re not trying to lecture.  But you need to figure out how to communicate your love in a different way.  Love your teen by listening!

It won’t be easy.  And you may hear some things you don’t like.  But by sitting down and opening your ears… you’ll say more to your son or daughter than you ever dreamed!

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