One of the most common questions those parenting teens and tweens ask is "should I force my teenager to spend time with me?" or what to do when your teenager shuts you out?
If you’ve felt the sting of rejection when your once-chatty child turns into a quiet, phone-absorbed teen, you’re not alone. In this episode, I break down how to connect with your teenage son or daughter when they seem more interested in hanging out with their friends than with your parent teenager relationship.
I’ll share why this is a totally normal part of parenting teens and tweens —and how you can make the most of it.
In this episode, I cover:
- What to do when your teenager shuts you out – Why teens can seem disconnected, and how to decode what they’re really trying to tell you.
- Should I force my teenager to spend time with me? – How to balance encouraging connection without pushing them away.
- How to connect with your teenage son – What to do if he’s barely looking up from his screen and avoiding conversation.
- How to connect with your teenage daughter – How to build your parent teenager relationship and trust during a time when she might be craving independence.
- Parent teenager relationship – Tips for building a strong connection that lasts beyond the teen years.
Ready to strengthen your parent teenager relationship and create moments of real connection?
Listen to this episode for practical, research-backed advice on how to connect with your teenage daughter or son, even when they seem to be pushing you away.
And, don’t miss next week’s episode, where I’ll share practical strategies for parenting teens and tweens, and what to do when you actually get your teen to hang out with you!
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