7. How do you talk to your teen? Active Listening Being Non-judgmental Show Interest Ask Open-ended questions Reflect on what is said Check for Accuracy (blogs.mcall.com, 2011)
8. When is good time to talk? At the dinner table On the car ride to activities In the evening while watching television Quick text messages (babble.com, 2011) (autoguide.com, 2011) (raisingchildren.net.au, 2011)
9. Tips on communicating effectively Be respectful, courteous, and clear Use everyday interactions Give positive comments Keep the message brief and simple Share feelings Take responsibility Choose your battles (copypassion.com, 2011)
10. What do teens like to talk about? Relationships Music Movies Opinions/views/ideas Personal interests Their future The list is endless! (deenaroseministries.wordpress.com, 2011)
11. Tips for teens Find a time where you can both be relaxed Make sure there are no distractions Ask them questions about their day Don’t beat around the bush If they react badly, don’t react back Let them finish and don’t interrupt Stay calm and respectful Take a break if you need to Be honest (cartoonstock.com, 2011)
12. References Downshen, S., (July 2008). Communication and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old. KidsHealth, Web. kidhealth.org Fioriello, P. (October 25, 2010). Tired of not being able to communicate with your teen? Advice for High School Students. Web highschoolmediator.com Hardcastle, M., (2011). How to talk to your parents. Teen Advice. Web. Teenadvice.about.com Parenting Research Centre. (2003). Communicating with your teenager. Victorian Department of Human Services. Pg. 1-4. Web. abcdparenting.org
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