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Connecting in Adolescence: Communication Strategies for Moms and Teens

Many Moms find themselves feeling a bit distanced from their daughters as they enter the teenage years, and creating and nurturing emotional closeness is a challenge. The days of bonding while playing Barbies and healing a scraped knee with a kiss are long gone. You might now be greeted with slamming doors or the disappointment of her skipping your cherished pizza movie night for a hangout with friends.

So, why does this emotional gap tend to widen during the teen years?