Bridging the Communication Gap Between Parents and Teens

Are you disconnected from your teenager? Is it difficult to communicate with them? Are you tired of fighting with your son or daughter over practically everything? You are not alone. Most parents experience issues connecting and getting through to their teenagers and young adults.

It can be downright overwhelming and stressful. You must deal with the impact of ever-changing technology, social media, the threat of school shootings, drug and alcohol addiction, as well as the typical everyday challenges that youth face.

Teens make daily choices that can have negative consequences. There’s sexting, drugs, alcohol, cyberbullying, and the list goes on and on. Even the best of kids can make bad choices and get caught up in the wrong crowd.

As a board-certified pediatrician, bestselling author, international speaker, and parent, I know how easily communication can unravel in the chaos of modern life. I understand the exhaustion that comes from repeating yourself, bracing for another argument, or feeling shut out by a teen who once shared everything. I help families replace frustration with understanding and create a home where conversations feel calmer, connection comes more naturally, and relationships begin to feel warm, open, and steady again.