Turning Silence into Conversations

Unlocking Teen Communication:

After a decade as a teacher and school administrator, I’ve had hundreds of conversations with parents struggling to connect with their teens. If you’ve ever felt like talking to your child is like “pulling teeth,” you’re not alone.

In the last episode, we tackled screen time and how to reduce it. Today, we’re diving into what to do next—how to fill that void by truly connecting with your kids.

• Why do teens communicate constantly with friends but shut down with parents?
• How asking better questions (not just “How was your day?”) can spark real conversations.
• The power of mirroring—a simple technique to get your teen to open up.
• Why overcorrecting and reprimanding at the wrong time shuts communication down ...