Tag Archives: communication

Active Listening: The Way to Listen



Active Listening

Active listening is listening with the purpose of understanding – not replying. This creates an atmosphere of caring, respect, and positive problem-solving. How to Listen to Your Teen by Amanda Kowal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, Human …


Connecting, Monitoring, Encouraging Autonomy



Parenting Teens

There are three major areas that are crucial to the parent-teen relationship – connection, monitoring, and psychological autonomy. A sense of connection between a teenager and parent provides a backdrop against which all other interaction takes place.  If the parent-child connection is consistent, positive, and …