3 Mistakes to Avoid When Conversing with Your Teen

Parenting teens can be a challenge when we're met with moody and sullen responses. While we understand that our teens are going through an intense period of emotional, mental and physical development, it can still be frustrating not to know what's going on in their lives. How can we adapt our communication methods so that our teens will still trust and respond to us?Join Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Alicia Boo, a working mum of four, aged 7 to 13. Through recent experiences with her newly minted teenage son, Alicia shares her observations, mistakes and lessons on how to continue relating and conversing with our teens.---When it comes to issues on sex and sexuality, your influence and the conversations you have with your children can equip them to build healthy relationships.Join us at our upcoming webinar to learn how to get comfortable to talk to your child about sexual identity, pornography, relationship boundaries, and share your values about love and sex.Raising Future-Ready Kids: Relational Health and Sexual Intelligence WebinarSat, 4 March 2023 | 10 AM – 12 PM Online via ZoomEarly Bird Rate: $35 (Regular Rate: $50)Register now at family.org.sg/rfrksexualintelligence---If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

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Family life can be unpredictable and chaotic. Amidst work pressures, day-to-day stresses and digital distractions, how can we nurture greater intimacy with our spouse and deepen our parent-child connections? Join us in our honest conversations about marriage, parenting and work life as we chat with everyday people and experts about the struggles, joys and small victories that we share. There is no perfect family. As we share stories, offer practical insights and answer your questions, we hope that these episodes will provide hope and encouragement in your journey of becoming a better spouse and a more intentional parent. --- Finalist for "Best Arts, Society and Culture Podcast" at the Asia Podcast Festival Awards 2022