Teen Son Won’t Talk? Why He Shuts Down—and How to Get Him to Open Up Again
About this episode
Dr. Cam and teen counselor Jarrod Hoffman discuss why teen boys shut down and how parents can help them open up again.
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.
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