Teens go through many phases and some of them are more difficult than others. When discussing an issue with my teens, it soon became apparent that face-to-face conversations weren't always the best. Their eye rolling, heavy sighing and sarcastic tone took their toll after a while. I found myself being distracted by the behavior in front of me. So much so, that I no longer focused on the issue I wanted to talk about in the first place.
After many of these unsatisfying conversations, I decided to try something different. Drawing on the reliable communication methods I had learned through two decades of being in the conflict resolution field, I used texting as my format instead of having a direct conversation.
Surprisingly, I soon began to see a change in my teen's behavior. I felt I was on to something.
In this book, you'll learn about specific needs that are important to us all. Needs that help to shape our identity. You'll also explore the dynamics that are present in every single conversation you engage in via something I call, "The Communication Cycle". You'll then use this information to craft your very own texts to help with the irritating, annoying situations that can occur with teenagers.
Parenting is hard enough - especially when there is conflict. Why not use all the tools available?
