Why Your Teen Won’t Talk to You (Do This Instead)

If your teen is shutting down, snapping, or refusing to talk, this episode will help you respond in a way that builds connection—starting right now. Stacey Chillemi sits down with Samantha Straub, teen parent coach and licensed clinical counselor, to explain teen brain development, emotional co-regulation, and the L.O.V.E.D. framework for sensitive conversations. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 Why teen emotions run hot (stress response + developing regulation) 🧩 What “defiance” is often signaling (needs, triggers, overwhelm) 💬 The L.O.V.E.D. conversation framework parents can use immediately 🧘 How to regulate your nervous system so your teen can regulate theirs 🛠️ Quick resets + scripts for homework battles, meltdowns, and conflict Free resource mentioned: Samantha Straub’s LOVED framework (available on her website). 🌐 www.teensavvycoaching.com 🎙 Parenting Shrink Wrapped: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400622 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teensavvycoaching/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeenSavvyCoachingwithSamanthaStraub/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-straub-8ab67337/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices