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Talking With Your Tween and Teen about Tough IssuesHandoutFebruary 25, 2010Presented By: Elaine Herman, MS, Cosponsored by NIH Child Care Board & ORS/ Division of Amenities and Transportation Services.

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How to fill out talking with your tween:

1. Set aside dedicated time: Find a time when both you and your tween can sit down without distractions to have a conversation. This could be during meal times, before bed, or during a family outing.
2. Be open and approachable: Create an environment where your tween feels comfortable opening up to you. Avoid being judgmental or dismissive of their thoughts and feelings. Show genuine interest in what they have to say.
3. Use active listening skills: Pay attention to your tween's words, body language, and emotions. Respond in a way that shows you are fully engaged and understanding their perspective. Reflect back on what they have said to ensure clarity.
4. Ask open-ended questions: Encourage your tween to express themselves by asking questions that require more than a simple yes or no answer. This prompts them to elaborate and share more about their thoughts and experiences.
5. Respect their privacy: While open communication is essential, respect your tween's need for privacy. Avoid prying into their personal lives or sharing their private information without their consent. Establish boundaries that allow them to feel safe and respected.
6. Be a good role model: Show your tween how to communicate effectively by being a good listener and expressing yourself clearly and respectfully. Demonstrate healthy conflict resolution and problem-solving skills that they can learn from and emulate.
7. Address important topics: Use these conversations as an opportunity to discuss important topics such as friendships, peer pressure, bullying, body changes, or emotional well-being. Tailor the conversation to their age and maturity level, providing age-appropriate information and guidance.

Who needs talking with your tween:

1. Parents: It is important for parents to have open lines of communication with their tweens to foster understanding, trust, and a strong parent-child relationship. Regular conversations can help parents stay informed about their tween's life and provide guidance and support when needed.
2. Teachers and educators: Tweens spend a significant amount of time at school, and educators play a crucial role in their development. Having open communication with tweens can help teachers better understand their students' needs, concerns, and abilities, enabling them to provide appropriate support and guidance.
3. Mental health professionals: Tweens often experience emotional and social challenges during this transitional phase of their lives. Mental health professionals can engage in meaningful conversations with tweens to provide support, identify potential issues, and offer coping strategies or therapeutic interventions when necessary.

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What is talking with your tween?

Talking with your tween is a conversation between a parent or guardian and a child who is between the ages of 9 and 12.

Who is required to file talking with your tween?

Parents or guardians are required to have conversations with their tween.

How to fill out talking with your tween?

Parents can fill out the conversation by discussing various topics related to their tween's development, emotions, relationships, and concerns.

What is the purpose of talking with your tween?

The purpose of talking with your tween is to foster open communication, build trust, provide guidance, and address any challenges or questions the child may have.

What information must be reported on talking with your tween?

Information regarding the topics discussed, any important concerns or issues raised, and any agreements or plans made during the conversation must be reported.

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