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If you're feeling diconnected from your teenager, don't give up hope! With a few simple strategies, you can open up the lines of communication, and maybe even do a little bonding in the process.

Choose your moment. Don’t start firing questions at teens when they’ve just gotten out of bed, are engrossed in a movie, or on their way out the door. Choose a time when they’re less preoccupied—say, while rummaging through the fridge for a snack—to kick up a conversation.

Be specific. When you do have a window to talk to your teen, don’t waste it with open-ended questions, like, ‘How was your day?’ Be more specific—i.e, ‘Tell me how the tryouts for the volleyball tournament went’—and you’re like to get more detail. Plus, your teen will appreciate that you’re aware of and care about the details of his or her day.

Enlist food. There’s one thing all teenagers have in common: food. Invite them to grab a burger, some ice cream or a latte, and they’ll probably reward you with a nice chat along the way.

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