I am loving this new resource put out by Jonathan McKee and the folks at thesource4ym.com.  it's a weekly video resource called "R U Listening?" which highlights the felt-needs of teens, from their perspective, and gives parents tools on how to deal with these needs. It's important to recognize that not every felt need is a real need, but it is also important to recognize that the feelings that your teens have are very real and important to them.  If you are looking for a resource to help you better see eye to eye with your teen, this is a great one to check out.  here's the first video for you to check out