# Why Teens Stop Talking to Parents

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Podcast: [Parenting Today's Teens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-today-s-teens-297702)
Published: 2026-05-21T11:00:58+00:00
Episode link: https://parentingtodaysteens.org
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## Resource

Why do some teens shut down? And what can parents do to help them open up again? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur explore why many teens stay silent out of fear, shame, anxiety or feeling misunderstood. You’ll learn practical ways to build trust, create emotional safety and connect without turning every conversation into correction or interrogation. Plus, Alex shares her story of anxiety, isolation and how she’s learning to open up to her parents. Listen today! Giving your teen a safe place to share their heart is one way you can combat your child’s loneliness. Find out about that and more here: parentingtodaysteens.org/articles/teen-loneliness Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.

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