Talking to Your Teenager: A Parent's Guide to Real Connection (No. 2 in a 3 Part Series)

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Talking to Your Teenager: A Parent's Guide to Real Connection (No. 2 in a 3 Part Series)

Remember when your teen used to tell you everything?
From playground drama to wild dreams and endless questions—you were their go-to person. And now? You’re lucky to get a shrug, a sigh, or maybe a one-word reply through a closed bedroom door.

If you’re wondering what happened, you’re not alone.

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Talking to Your Teenager: A Parent’s Guide to Real Connection (No. 1 in a 3-Part Series)

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Talking to Your Teenager: A Parent’s Guide to Real Connection (No. 1 in a 3-Part Series)

Let’s be honest, talking to your teen can sometimes feel like trying to have a conversation with a closed door. Literally and figuratively. One-word answers, sighs, shrugs, and yes, the occasional dramatic eye roll. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “They used to tell me everything—what happened?”, you’re not alone. 
 
If you’ve been wondering how to actually connect and talk to your teen (without making them run for cover), here are some real-world tips that can help. 

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It's Safe to Return Home...(Final Post #5) by Katherine Gillette, LPC→

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It's Safe to Return Home...(Final Post #5) by Katherine Gillette, LPC

As I prepare to write this final blog many thoughts, feelings, and emotions have emerged over the past 3 weeks. With not being able to share our experiences in a timely manner due to censorship in China, I have been given a gift of time to separate some of my emotions and reflect on the experience of our trip to Taiwan and China, but also on the experience of writing this blog.

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