Adult interactions
˘Be attentive
lPositive interactions rather than negative
˘Model stress management
˘Listen – do teens have a voice?
˘Provide safe space for down time
˘Help teens find solutions
˘Help teens prioritize
˘Clearly state rules
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Most of the teens who walk through our doors are good kids, even when they behave in ways we wish they wouldn’t.  There are ways that we can be pro-active and stop the mischief before it begins: