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Parenting teens can feel confusing, hurtful, and exhausting — especially when connection starts to slip. In this Thriving Kids Q&A episode from the Child Mind Institute, Dr. Dave Anderson answers real parent questions about staying connected to teenagers during adolescence.

You’ll hear practical guidance on:
• Why teens act differently with friends than with parents
• How memes, TikToks, and inside jokes still count as real connection
• Preparing teens for college and independence without constant conflict
• What to do when defiance and power struggles escalate
• How to respond when your teen self-diagnoses ADHD or other mental health conditions online

This episode focuses on relationship-first parenting, clear boundaries, and helping teens feel understood — so they’re more likely to come to you when it actually matters.


Further reading from ChildMind.org

• Help! My Teen Stopped Talking to Me — practical tips on staying connected as teens pull away
https://childmind.org/article/help-my... 
• Tips for Communicating With Your Teen — evidence-based strategies to improve parent-teen communication
https://childmind.org/article/tips-co... 
• Parenting a Defiant Teen: Expert Tips — guidance on responding to defiance and power struggles
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-...