Take a moment to think about your teen’s progress toward independent adulthood, and answer:

• How have they changed over the last few years?

• What are the next challenges coming up?

• How can your knowledge and experience add to their success?

• Do you have the level of rapport that encourages your child to “keep you in the loop”?

  
  If there are tweaks needed in rapport or communication, the holidays are a great time to make gentle adjustments.