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Are you longing for a stronger connection with your almost grown kids, but finding it challenging because it feels like you're speaking different languages? Many parents face this dilemma. You may have resorted to nagging and lecturing your kids thinking it will make them listen and understand, but let's be honest, that approach doesn't work.\nFortunately, there's a better way. Join renowned experts, Dr. Meg Meeker and Dr. Emily Kline, as they engage in an enlightening discussion on effective strategies to bridge the communication gap with your almost grown kids.\nTheir conversation focuses on:\n\nThe art of effective communication to build stronger relationships with your almost grown kids.\n\nPractical tips on setting healthy cell phone use boundaries for teens.\n\nThe importance of showing genuine interest in your teenager's life and how active listening can make a huge difference.\n\n\xa0\nThe key moments in this episode are:\n00:00:00 The Challenges of Communicating with Older Kids\n00:03:48 Giving Kids Control and the Power of Active Listening\n00:05:25 Redefining a Parent's Job\n00:07:12 Communicating with Troubled Teens\n00:10:43 Working with Parents and the Limitations of Parenthood\n00:15:17 The Importance of Understanding Why Kids Say They Hate School\n00:16:09 Motivational Listening and Self-Actualization\n00:19:11 Motivating a 16-Year-Old Boy to Study\n00:21:26 Addressing Unhealthy Eating Habits in Teenagers\n00:31:01 Parents' Power to Limit Phone Use\n00:31:33 Can Kids Make Good Decisions?\n00:32:49 Monitoring Kids' Phone Usage\n00:33:20 Privacy vs. Parental Involvement\n00:34:32 Key Takeaways and Book Recommendation\xa0\n\xa0\nABOUT OUR GUEST\nEMILY KLINE, PHD is a clinical psychologist and writer in Boston. She has held faculty positions in psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. Released in April 2023, The School of Hard Talks: How to Have Real Conversations with Your (Almost Grown) Kids is available for purchase in bookstores, via Amazon and other online retailers!\xa0\xa0\nDremilykline.com | Instagram: @learnaboutmilo\n\nSPONSORS:\nSkip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable \u2013 that\u2019s why it\u2019s America\u2019s #1 meal kit!. Click here and use code 50drmeg for 50% off plus free shipping!\n\n\nFROM THE PRODUCER\nIf you found today's content helpful, please consider sharing it with another parent and subscribing to stay updated on future episodes. You can also visit meekerparenting.com for free resources and the chance to sign up for parenting coaching.\nGet Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD\n\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices