Episode

Teen Son Won’t Talk? Why He Shuts Down—and How to Get Him to Open Up Again

Podcast: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
Published: Feb 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 2244
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Summary

Teen boys shutting down can feel like rejection, but it’s usually self-protection. Dr. Cam and teen counselor Jarrod Hoffman share what actually helps teen boys open up again, including reflective listening, trust-building shifts, and simple connection tools that stop the lecture cycle.