My relationship with my tween son has changed over the years. Changing my approach to our dynamic has helped.

My son is 12, almost 13. I always prided myself on having an awesome relationship with him, so it’s difficult to admit that some of the stereotypical, totally natural teenage behaviors he’s starting to exhibit have hit me hard.

Our relationship has started to change as he’s grown up, and I’ve struggled with how to approach our dynamic. Mostly, it’s because I love talking to him, but as he’s become more independent, he’s been less inclined to chat.

Thinking about him from my perspective as a teacher helps

As a former middle school teacher, I realized, to my horror, that my son is now a middle schooler. One of those strange beings I used to teach…

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