Why won't my child talk to me?
Videos
What does it mean for our kids to feel safe to talk with us? Learn how to have an effective conversation with kids. Tiffany Statham, LCSW and therapist at Intermountain Healthcare, teaches us a few key principles that can make all the difference.
Learn five principles of a good question and get advice that will help you spark a meaningful conversation with your teen. Clinical therapist Cassandra Bess runs a support group called TeenSavvy Parenting in St. George, Utah.
Podcasts
This episode is a reading from medical doctor Atul Gawande about how he persuades his unwilling patients to listen to his wisdom. See if you can glean insight about how you might interact with your balking teenager–and ultimately help her change her own mind.
Workbook
Do you feel like your teen is keeping secrets from you? Does your child hide when you try to start up a conversation? This workbook explains how helping your child feel safe and accepted can increase open communication. Download now for questions and activities you can try with your child.
