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Do you feel like your teen shuts down the moment you try to talk to them?

In this video, we break down why teens disengage so quickly in conversations with parents — and one small communication shift that can reopen the door.

Many teens shut down not because they’re “difficult,” but because they feel misunderstood. When parents skip over how a teen is feeling and jump straight into correcting behavior, advice, or consequences, teens often go into defense mode.

In this video, you’ll learn:

why teens shut down during conversations

how feeling misunderstood triggers defensiveness in adolescents

a simple way to lower your teen’s defenses and keep communication open

how naming emotions can restart productive conversations

Today’s Communication Shift:

Instead of correcting right away, guess how your teen might be feeling — or ask first.

Try something like:

“It sounds like you felt frustrated in that situation — is that right?”

You only need to take one guess.

If you’re right, your teen feels seen.
If you’re wrong, your teen gets to correct you — and either way, they’re opening up and giving you information.

This approach works because naming feelings helps teens feel understood, which lowers defensiveness and helps their brain re-engage in the conversation.

This video is part of a 31-day Teen Communication Challenge for parents who want:

better conversations with their teens

fewer shutdowns and power struggles

stronger parent-teen relationships

practical, evidence-based communication tools

Try it today — and watch what shifts.