Are you tired of the stressful silences with your teenager? You're doing anything you can just to say a basic hello, and you get nothing but a blank stare, the hand, or no communication whatsoever because they won't even look at you. This is a version of stonewalling - a refusal to engage and a coping strategy for when your teenager feels unskilled to participate in the conversation so, as a protection mechanism, they just simply shut down. Try asking less emotional questions of your teenager, or take baby steps towards an answer that you're trying to get at. They may feel over stimulated and overwhelmed from a full day at school and need time to decompress first. Even if your teenager was once a very talkative tween, they may naturally be more quiet now anyway managing the amount of growth that's going on in their brain. If you want my proven framework for getting your teen to talk more, and becoming the best listener, get started with my free masterclass today (link below or in profile) https://alypain.com/transform-your-teen/ #mommingishard #mommingsohard  #parentingadvice #parentingishard #parentingteens #raisingteens #empoweringparents #parentsofteens #parentingteenagers