Moms Talk Q & A: Connecting with Your Teen

It's that time of the week again where parents get a chance to kick back and converse about the issues that matter to them.

So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation with today’s topic:

When faced with peer pressure, and other teen related stresses, adolescents may often turn to their "second family" of friends and peers for advice, instead of opening up to their parents. In an effort to foster communication among teens and their parents, the __ is hosting a five-day workshop, "Staying Connected with your Teen" starting March 1.

Since learning about the workshop, we at Patch have been throwing around ideas about how to broach emotional and difficult-tackle-topics with kids. We thought we would bring the topic to Moms Talk to hear your opinion.

How do you engage with your teen when he or she appears withdrawn, stressed or depressed?

Tell us in comments below. Ask your friends who are parents to weigh in by posting a link to this article on Facebook and Twitter.