Most parents expect teens to pull away—but by the time it happens, it often feels too late. Suddenly, your child is failing school, hanging with the wrong crowd, or shutting you out emotionally. You used to be close. Now, you’re a stranger.

This episode isn’t about controlling your teen. It’s about rebuilding connection—even if it feels hopeless right now.

You’ll learn:

• Why emotional disconnection happens in the teen years

• The one mindset shift parents must make before reconnection is possible

• Five clear steps to start rebuilding emotional closeness today

• What to say if you’ve made mistakes or been emotionally unavailable

• How to “just show up” in a way that builds trust and influence over time

Whether your teen is rolling their eyes at everything you say, or you’re afraid they’ve turned down a dark path—this is your invitation to take one small step back toward them. No lectures. No control. Just connection.

From Dr. Todd Corelli — clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad

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