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What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?

What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?

• “Breathe deep, take time and do what makes you feel good.” –
• “Trust yourself.
• “If you wait until you feel brave to do all the scary stuff you dream about, you’ll die still dreaming.
• “Keep at being earnest and empathetic.

How do you engage with a 16-year-old?

Go With The Flow: 10 Ways to Easily Engage Teenagers

1. Ask How They are Going.
2. Make it About Them.
3. Let Teens Teach You.
4. Use Culture.
5. Do Something Active.
6. Get Them To Perform.
7. Give Them a Choice.
8. Set Them A Challenge.

How do I interact with my teenager?

Tips for Communicating With Your Teen

1. Listen.
2. Validate their feelings.
3. Show trust.
4. Don’t be a dictator.
5. Give praise.
6. Control your emotions.
7. Do things together.
8. Share regular meals.

What should a 16 year old be able to do?

Read at a tenth grade level.

Read a topographic map and a chart.

Know the local drug scene for yourself.

Handle a boat safely and competently (canoe, kayak, skiff, sailboat)

Operate a sewing machine and mend your own clothes.

Operate a computer as needed.

Do your own laundry.

What should I write to my 16 year old daughter?

Here are my thoughts for you, today, as you celebrate your Sweet 16. I am so proud of you. I love the woman you are on your way to becoming. I love your strength, and your fortitude, your strong sense of right from wrong, your belief in fairness and order.

How do I bond with my 16 year old son?

40 Fun Ways to Bond with Your Teenage Kids

1. Have dinner together.
2. Schedule a weekly movie date.
3. Catch a concert together.
4. Do work together.
5. Prepare meals as a team.
6. Plant a garden together.
7. Start a book club.
8. Hit the gym together.

How do you teach a teenager to communicate?

Ten Tips for Communicating with the Teenagers

1. Give Them Opportunities.
2. Listen.
3. Ask why, but don’t make judgements.
4. Don’t assume or accuse.
5. Be there to help.
6. Don’t just tell, let them think things through.
7. “Do as I do, not just as I say”
8. Pick your battles.

What message would you give to your younger self?

Taking care of yourself: “Be kinder to yourself.” “Always know your worth.” “The world is bigger than you think it is and your worries aren’t as important as you think they are, just be you.” “Don’t worry if you look different, or feel you look different, from most other people.

What developmental stage is a 16 year old in?

Adolescence is a time of many transitions both for teens and their families. In order to successfully navigate these changes, it is important for you to understand what is happening to your teen physically, cognitively,and socially, and understand what you can do to support your child’s growth and development.