Q: My teen has ADHD, and sometimes, she can be very sensitive. When she confides in me, I don’t always know when I should give her advice and when to stay quiet and just listen.
How can I tell which response is best?When your teen opens up, try to determine whether she just wants a safe space to vent or she is uncertain and seeking guidance.
Knowing is half the battle. A teenager’s primary job is to move away from their parents little by little to eventually become fully independent.
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