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5 Conversation Starters That Actually Get Tweens & Teens Talking
Use these this week — even if your kid hasn’t talked to you in days.
5-page guide · Free instant download
5 Conversation Starters That Actually Get Tweens & Teens Talking
Simple, low-pressure openers designed to open a door instead of slam one shut. No lectures. No confrontations. Just small words that create big openings.
- For when they come home and go straight to their room
- For when you want to check in without being annoying
- For when they seem off but won’t say why
- For when you want to reconnect after a rough week
- For when you just want them to know you’re safe
Making it stick
Tips from Jeannine
Screen time agreements work best when the whole family helps build them.
🗣️ Include Their Voice
Let kids help set the limits. Children who participate in rule-making are more likely to follow through — and they feel respected in the process.
🔁 Revisit Every 3 Months
As kids grow, needs change. Set a review date and treat it like a short family meeting — a chance to celebrate wins and adjust what isn’t working.
📌 Post It Somewhere Visible
Print it and stick it on the fridge. Visibility keeps everyone accountable — including parents.
🧸 Adults Have Limits Too
When parents follow the same rules, kids see fairness. That’s when it stops feeling like punishment and starts feeling like a family value.
🎯 Explain the Why
Kids who understand the reason behind each rule — sleep, connection, focus — are far more cooperative, even when it’s hard.
🏆 Celebrate What’s Working
Positive reinforcement builds lasting habits. When the agreement is being honored, name it and celebrate it together.
“I’m not the expert at the front of the room. I’m the friend slightly ahead on the same path.”— Jeannine · Mommy With A Goal
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