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When parent-teen connection feels forced versus natural

My teenager and I have these great conversations in the car but whenever I try to recreate that connection at home they shut down and I realize I might be trying too hard to manufacture moments instead of letting them happen naturally but I also don't want to just hope they happen.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire for closeness creates its own obstacle, and the harder one person tries to create presence, the more elusive it becomes.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time and love — being present with who you love?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.