Trying to have a positive relationship with your teen can sometimes feel like an impossible task. It’s an interesting time for the family dynamic when the parent/child relationship shifts, as a child transitions into adolescence.

Teenagers are going through hormonal changes. On top of that, they have to deal with pressures from school, relationships, friendships, and everything in between. But maintaining a positive and close relationship with your teenager can actually help them to get through some of these issues.