7 Strategies for Staying Close to Your Teen

Fifty years ago, who would have thought we’d be using the word “strategies” in articles about parenting? And yet, here we are. Bonding with your teenager is important, and developing strategies to remain close through their tween and teen years isn’t only a noble endeavor, it’s a necessary one. If you don’t find ways to stay connected, your teen will seek that connection elsewhere.

Here are seven strategies for bonding with your teenager.