Whether you’re admitting it to a spouse, a friend, or co-worker … they’re two of the hardest words you’ll ever say.

Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens.

Two words. “I’m sorry.”

Hey, apologizing is never easy … especially when we’re apologizing to a child. But the truth is, even parents make mistakes. And admitting fault is a necessary step to restoring a damaged relationship.

So where do you start? Well, the simplest way to begin the conversation with your son or daughter is to admit where you’ve been wrong. Tell them your mistakes … and then discuss your ideas for preventing them in the future.

By sharing your own failures, you set the stage for a renewed relationship … and might just give your teen the motivation she needs to do the same.

Is it time to say those two words?