The hardest part for parents is probably raising children who are emotionally closed off and unable to communicate openly. It’s difficult to establish genuine connection when your child refuses to be open and vulnerable with you, struggling to find the right timing to strike a conversation, or simply does not have the emotional readiness to share their thoughts and feelings freely and willingly. In these situations, can parents help their children find the courage to connect and share their troubles with you? How can you help them help you understand what they are going through? The answer can be found in how you approach them and the amount of trust they have in you.