# Feeling Distant From Your Teen? Start Here

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Podcast: [Parenting Today's Teens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-today-s-teens-297702)
Published: 2026-07-02T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2d392b06-216d-4565-a064-cd06628dafca.mp3
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## Resource

Do you feel like there’s a growing gap between you and your teen? In this episode, Mark and Wayne discuss practical ways parents can strengthen connection during the adolescent years. From improving communication and adjusting expectations to establishing healthy boundaries and shifting from teaching to training, Mark shares insights that can help parents stay engaged when relationships begin to feel strained. You’ll also learn why listening matters more than lecturing, how to communicate wisdom instead of information and what role a strong relationship plays in guiding teens through challenging seasons. Tune in today! The world is full of people who will tell your teen what to think and when they are wrong. But no one is better positioned to really listen to them. Get tips here: bit.ly/listening-to-your-teen-on-a-deeper-level Mentioned in this episode: FICC Online PreRoll Stephen Curtis Chapman

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