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Key 1: Connectedness to Parents and Family

Learn how to strengthen parent-teen relationships through connectedness. Discover key findings, strategies, and the role of connection in promoting healthy teens in a wireless world.

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Key 1: Connectedness to Parents and Family

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  1. Key 1: Connectedness to Parents and Family Kim Bushaw, Family Science SpecialistSean Brotherson, Family Science SpecialistDivyaSaxena, Extension Associate

  2. Connectedness to Parents and Family • The National Longitudinal Study on Adolescent Health is the most comprehensive and complex study ever of adolescents and behavior. Four key findings to strengthening parent-teen relationships from the study: • Connectedness • Regulation and monitoring • Healthy decision making and autonomy • Positive peer group relationships 2 – Strengthening Parent-Teen Relationships in a Wireless World

  3. Key 1: Connectedness to Parents and Family = Healthy teens 3 – Strengthening Parent-Teen Relationships in a Wireless World

  4. How does “connectedness” Look? Teens report feeling: • Close to parents/family • Cared for by family • Satisfied with family relationships 4 – Strengthening Parent-Teen Relationships in a Wireless World

  5. The Role of Connection 5 – Strengthening Parent-Teen Relationships in a Wireless World

  6. Developing Connection • Express affection • Display encouragement and interest • Spend time in shared activities 6 – Strengthening Parent-Teen Relationships in a Wireless World

  7. Connectedness to other adults and School 7 – Strengthening Parent-Teen Relationships in a Wireless World

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