An open and supportive environment is the bedrock of emotional well-being for teens—and, to be truthful, that applies to adults and relationships. Create a nonjudgmental space where your teens feel comfortable expressing their feelings without fear of judgment or criticism.

As parents, we’re learning to let go, to trust our teen’s inner resiliency, and to believe that they’re going to be okay. Despite ourselves, we can’t help but wonder what kind of toll this past year is going to have on them? How will they be different, and how can we help them find their way back to normal?

Read to learn 7 tips to help your teen have a balanced summer!