Topics covered:
- Why teens test boundaries (and what you should do about it)
- How “respect” works with teenagers
- Two things you should NEVER do when dealing with teens

Curious about strategies for building meaningful relationships with tweens and teens that support positive interactions in developmentally appropriate ways? Join us for a panel discussion about strengths-based relationship building in teen and tween services. Panelists from several different Colorado public libraries will share their experiences including how they approach connecting with teens and tweens in both the fun and the challenging moments, ways they communicate with colleagues and patrons about how to do the same, and why they’re ok with being considered “cool but not that cool” in their communities of teens.
This panel discussion is part of the Colorado State Library’s Talking Teen Services series and will be recorded. It will be a 75-minute program and will include time for you to ask the panelists your own questions towards the end of the discussion.

Contact Merideth Johnson, Adult Services Consultant, at Merideth.Johnson@sos.mo.gov for assistance in signing up for access to Niche Academy.