Take an interest in your teen’s extracurricular activities – attend as many school functions, sporting events, art classes, plays, productions or band practices they take part in. 
Even though they might not show it, they love that you’re there.
Play a good old fashioned board game. Yes, even in today’s technology-saturated world, board games still exist.
Make it fun - if your teen loses, they have to mow the lawns; if you lose, you’ll shout them to the movies.

Teach them independence in the kitchen – encourage them to bake, make or cook. Here’s a quick, easy dinner recipe you could try together.

Try this easy Butter Chicken Pizza Recipe 

Keep an eye out on the latest movies, perhaps you could take your teen out for a bite to eat and treat them to the movies?
Latest releases include...

Pay attention to right now.

Ask your teens how their day was, what makes them laugh, ask about their friends, their dreams, their goals, anything! Ask for their opinions - get the food they like, ask them to help plan activities & holidays, include them in everything possible.

Get creative or active with your teen. Paint, sew, put designs on to plain t-shirts;

have a battle of Nintendo Wii; play sports with them, try tennis or squash.

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