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Your teen ’ s needs aren ’ t so different from your own in terms of feeling heard and supported . You can disagree with your teen ’ s behavior but still empathize with their feelings . You can deny a request but still give them the respect of hearing them out . These are active listening skills that make your teen more likely to open up to you . The study mentioned above showed that engaged listening skills such as eye contact , head nodding , and using key words to praise openness helps teens feel more comfortable talking to you .
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