Talking to teens can be challenging; make sure more conversations...

Talking to teens can be challenging; make sure more conversations are positive than negative. Credit: iStock

Ah, the joy of trying to chat with your teen. Every parent can use a few tips on how to improve communication during those often moody and challenging years. Here are some suggestions from Raymond Huntington, owner of the Huntington Learning Centers:

OK, you are now armed with some good advice. Go knock on that closed bedroom door, try to get your teen to stop texting for five minutes and attempt a heart-to-heart. Good luck. May the force be with you.

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