Articles on the Mother-Daughter Dynamic | Neesha B.

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Mother-Daughter Dynamic
Neesha B.

Why Won’t My Teenage Daughter Talk to Me Anymore?

She used to tell you things. In fact, each time you picked her up from school she would share all the events of her day in almost overwhelming detail! Now if you ask her how her day went, all you get is “fine.” So you have pretty much stopped trying to figure out how to follow up on that. You’re feeling the distance between you and you want to understand what is going on. Here is what tends to be keeping the distance in place — and why giving her more space may be part of the problem.

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Teen daughters enjoying summer independence — guidance for mothers of 15–17-year-olds
Parenting
Neesha B.

How to Support Your Older Teen Daughter This Summer: Guidance for Ages 15–17

One of the trickiest parts of being the mother of an older teen is figuring out how to stay emotionally close when they’re pulling away to become their own person…. With the right blend of space and support, your daughter can come out of this summer not just recharged, but ready to take on her next year with more confidence, self-awareness, and maybe even a deeper appreciation for the supportive presence you’ve offered all along.

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