Summer is here and we want to make sure we stay connected to our teens.
This is the exact routine we use in our house, five pages, one printable checklist, and 12 conversation starters sorted by mood, so you’re never starting from a blank page on a hard day.
Takes about 90 seconds. Straight to your inbox.
“It’s the middle of July and Jonathan already has his phone in his hand before we’ve been in the house two minutes. If we don’t catch him now, that’s it for the night.”
Every family has a version of that stretch. For us, it’s the window between whatever we did that day and the second Jonathan disappears into a call with his friends. School’s out, so there’s no bell or bus schedule forcing the moment anymore. That’s exactly why we needed a routine instead of just hoping it happens on its own.
What’s in the guide
Five pages, built to actually get used, not saved and forgotten.
The full routine
Our exact summer-day-to-evening rhythm, written out step by step.
Printable checklist
Stick it on the fridge. One glance tells you where you are in the routine.
12 conversation starters
Tagged by mood, so you can pick one that fits the day you’re actually having.
Hard days tips
What to do when the routine falls apart. Because some days, it will.
Tonight’s the easiest place to start.
Grab the guide, pick one conversation starter, and try it before bed.
You’ll also get The Connection Letter, our Tuesday email for parents raising tweens and teens.