# Dealing With Difficult Parents Who Shut Down Communication

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Podcast: [The Dr. Laura Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-laura-podcast-6276878)
Published: 2026-05-25T07:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Bryan seeks the best way to handle constant arguments, emotional pushback, and being ghosted by parents when disagreements don’t go their way. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com - Listen to The Dr. Laura Program daily on SiriusXM Triumph 123.

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