How many years ago were they that sweet little toddler……. never wanting to leave your side, or let your hand go, and oh-so happy to chatter away with you forever?

You’re right… it does seem like a lifetime ago!

Now they answer in grunts, shrink from your hugs and spend most of their time in the bedroom, face buried in a screen.

Alas, hope is not lost…. and THESE communication hacks will help you reconnect with the teenager living at your place.

Simple and dead easy to put it place, try these strategies to reopen the lines of communication with that there child o’yours.

And remember, keep hugging them when they least expect it!