You know your child is an adolescent when she or he:

• Gives you attitude over stuff that's never been an issue before.
• Refuses to do what you ask.
• Agrees to do it and then (un)wittingly "forgets"
• Denies they ever agreed to anything.
• Says "You don't get it!" at least twice a day.
• Insults you under his/her breath.
• Mocks you to your face.
• Doesn't text you back then swears they never got the msg.
• Slams doors, screams, roars, cries regularly.
• Is not much fun to live with.

Here are 10 ways you can improve parent-teen relationships starting today:

1. Remember that you are the parent: Your job is to prepare your child to become an independent adult. They don't need your friendship; they need your leadership. Help them to achieve their growth. Let them do mistakes.
2. Remain calm in the winds of change: Nothing gets resolved when you're too stressed to think. if you can't respond rationally to something your teen did, take a break until you can.

3. Talk less and listen more: Just like adults, teens also expect respect. Always provide your child safe environment. Also, gives them a chance to hear their own ideas played out loud. It also provides a window into their problem-solving strengths and limitations. You can use that to help them.
4. Respect boundaries: It's often a challenge for parents to grant their teens increasingly more privacy and autonomy. But to develop good judgment, they need lots of opportunities to make mistakes and learn from them. Encourage their ability to explore new things.
5. They're always watching: You want your child to be trustworthy, responsible, honest, resilient and good-hearted. Make sure you're modelling those values in your own life.
6. Make your expectations clear: When kids know your core values, have bought into the family rules and are aware of the consequences for breaking them, they're more likely to make healthier choices online and offline.
7. Catch your child in the act of doing something right: Teens struggle with self-confidence. When they aren't dumping on themselves, their peers may do it for them. Don't add your voice to the chorus of negativity. Actively look for things your kids are doing right. Praise them and respect their decision.

8. Be real: Parents are also experiencing parenting things. Admit your own confusion and mistakes. Apologize when appropriate. Show your kids that you are also just like them, you all are learning.

9. Schedule regular unplugged time to enjoy being a family:

          Relaxing together without screens have long-lasting benefits.

10. Lighten up: Humour is a great de-stressor. Remember, no one stays a teen (or the parent of one) forever!