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021: Language that Keeps Teens Coming Back for Your Support & Guidance

Cynthia Klein is an Educator, Coach, Speaker, and Author. Through her work, Cynthia helps parents of children from age five to thirty. Cynthia understands how frustrating it is when your teen doesn’t let you in on their day-to-day life. Is it just because your teen is ‘going through a phrase’? No! It’s on you to open the lines of communication and learn how to truly listen to your teen. Cynthia shares how to develop a closer relationship with your child in this week’s episode.

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“Your teenager can end up feeling defeated because you’re trying to tell them to feel differently.”

“Giving unwanted advice, interrogating, and placating are three major, major communication blocks.”

“Everyday, offer two minutes of silence and listening, and don’t comment later on what they said.”

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