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Instead of speaking the commentary, sing it.
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There are so many aspects to each moment if we just pay attention!
Scriptwriting is another way to increase teenagers’ awareness of the many
details of their lives.
Self-Portraits
Many teenagers go through a phase when they become fascinated with their
reflection in the mirror, especially during the period when their faces make
that change from a child’s to a young adult’s.
In this activity, you and your changing child can take advantage of this
fascination by drawing your mirror reflections.
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Both of you sit facing a mirror and draw yourselves. Try to draw faithfully
exactly what you see.
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⽧ Draw each other’s reflections.
⽧ Look only at your reflection but not at the paper until you are done.
This often gives a kind of Picasso look to the work.
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Staring at one’s face while trying to draw it exactly can be riveting.
Concentrating on being very exact can overpower any negative judging
voice and enhance your adolescent’s focusing skills.
Ten Breaths
Being aware of one’s breathing is an ancient technique for pulling in scat-
tered energy and consciously focusing it.
In this game you can show your teenager how to take advantage of this
simple technique by playing it whenever she needs to center herself and
regroup.