What to Do With Teens: How to Make the Most of Time Together and Strengthen Your Parent Teenager Relationship

Ever finally get a “yes” from your teen to hang out… and then sit there awkwardly wondering, “Now what?”

If you’ve found yourself unsure what to do with teens once you’re actually together, this episode will walk you through it step by step. 

This is part two of our series on teen connection. Last week we covered how to get your teen to hang out with you. This week is about what to do with teens once you're there. From creating comfort to avoiding conversation-killers, we’re focusing on strategies that work in real life. 

I’ll share exactly how to strengthen your parent teenager relationship in small but powerful ways—and how to avoid the traps that turn hangouts into tension.

Whether you're wondering how to connect with your teenage son or daugher, or need ideas for fun things to do with teenagers, I’ll walk through clear, actionable strategies you can try today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The #1 mistake parents make when deciding what to do with teens—and how to flip the script
• My 3-step formula for hangouts that actually build your parent teenager relationship, not drain it
• Why Starbucks, TikTok, and silence might be the best bonding tools for your parent teenager relationship—and how to use them well
• How to avoid sabotaging the moment (hint: this matters whether you're figuring out how to connect with your teenage son or daughter)
• The one thing teens wish you knew when you plan fun things to do with teenagers

Your time with your teen doesn’t need to be magical—it just needs to be intentional. And yes, even a 10-minute drive-thru run can be a meaningful step forward in your parent teenager relationship.

If you’re struggling with how to connect with your teenage son, or you want to do more than just coexist with your daughter, this episode is packed with the guidance you’ve been craving.

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