Foundations of Communicating with Your Tween

Tween communication often shifts as children seek more privacy and independence. Sound parenting rests on understanding the shifts and the principles of staying connected. This foundational course provides that base. By the end of this course you will be able to describe the communication shifts of the tween years, recognize the role of privacy and identity development, identify the principles of staying connected, and understand the role of family routines. What you will learn: - The communication shifts of the tween years including reduced openness - The role of privacy and identity development - The principles of staying connected including respecting space - The role of indirect conversation such as side-by-side activities and car talks - The role of family routines including meals and rituals - The role of trust building across years - The signs that suggest professional support may help with communication concerns The course uses readings, case examples, and reflection prompts. Each module ends with applied exercises. This course is written for parents of tweens. By the end you will have replaced reactive responses to communication shifts with a structured understanding of how to stay connected through these years.