How’s the chemistry with the people in your house?  Are you truly connecting?  And how’s your relationship with your teen?

After thirty-plus years of working with struggling teens and their families… I’ve come to realize that almost everything goes back to relationship.  A discipline problem is usually a relationship problem.  Conflict becomes an enemy when there’s no connection between parent and child.  And rules in your home that aren’t backed by a strong sense of rapport will eventually yield rebellion.

Are you convinced yet?  Hey, there’s no better time than right now to work on connecting with your teen.  No matter how you’ve blown it in the past, no matter how much tension is building, it’s never too late to pursue relationships at home.

 

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