When conversations feel collaborative, defenses lower. This doesn’t mean we stop setting boundaries. It means we shift how we communicate with them. Talking WITH teens looks like: - Asking before assuming - Listening without planning your reply - Naming emotions before solving problems - Slowing the moment instead of “winning” it None of us do this perfectly. We’re learning to lead with curiosity, not control—one conversation at a time. 💬 Let’s talk: - Where do you notice yourself slipping into “talking AT” mode? - What’s one phrase you could swap this week to invite conversation instead of resistance? We’re all practicing this together. Adulting imperfectly. Finding common ground. 👇 Drop a thought, win, or struggle below.

Have so much fun with your fam squad and some free time.