How Can I Get to My Teen's Heart?

TIME.

This may not be easy to hear. The saying "quality time is better than quantity" is misunderstood. Parenting means sacrifice. We need to do things with our kids and lean into them by building memories, sharing experiences and establishing strong bonds. This is a main ingredient to draw their hearts toward you.

After spending "quantity" time with your teen, they will begin to see that you really are there for them and care enough to listen to them. In time, they will share their heart with you. Depending on how hard your teens may be or how controlled and manipulated they are by their "world of influence", it might take a significant investment of your time up front. However, it is never too late to start.

Start now. It can be your greatest Christmas gift to them.