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Expert tips: how parents can support their teens during the Summer
As the kids in our lives get older, we might assume that they need us less: they can do more things for themselves than they did in earlier stages of life, and, well, judging by the number of eye rolls parents get from their teens, it’s assumed they don’t think too highly of us. However, Chief Program Officer for YES Prep Public Schools and longtime educator, Nella Garcia Urban, noted that post-pandemic, teens need parental guidance and support more than ever. Nella developed the tips below to help parents open the lines of communication and (subtly) support their teenagers this Summer. #1: Support ways to socialize with friends Teenagers value their friendships and social circles,…


