Earlier this week, I released an article on the importance of allowing your teen to grow up, supporting your teen’s independence and emerging adult self, and acknowledging how this process may bring up your own anxiety, loss, or difficult experiences as a teen. Now, I present you with five specific tips for both keeping your teen safe and promoting your teen’s independence. My hope for you is that this article will highlight helpful shifts you can implement in your parenting that will prioritize your teen’s safety while also giving them opportunities to build their trustworthiness and a healthy level of independence that will help your teen prepare for adulthood. Remember to seek connection with your teen in each and every conversation you have with your teen — yes, even limit-setting conversations.