It is always important to be a role model. Actions speak louder than words! Developing problem solving techniques is very important for teens. Examine your own relationship values and set clear expectations.  Set dating guidelines together that are realistic. Help your teen’s friends to feel comfortable within your home. Talk about how drugs and alcohol can affect relationships. Parents and teens can grow closer while developing relationship skills.

• How Parenting Styles Impact Children
• Interactive Quiz - What's Your Parenting Style?
• Parenting Your Teen (13 to 18 Years)

Parenting Links from Public Health:

• Fatherhood
• Teens

Downloadable documents:

• 10 Tips for Talking with Teens about Relationships?
• Navigating The Teen Years – A Parent’s Handbook for Raising Healthy Teens (Parents.  The Anti-Drug)
• The Changing Relationship

Helpful External Links:

• 40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents
  Building blocks for raising healthy children and youth.
  
  
• Building Healthy Relationships - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  Tips for parents on building healthy relationships with their teenagers.
  
  
• Youth Suicide Prevention
  Resources and information for family and friends of suicidal youth.