on Why Your Teen Doesn’t Tell You Anything Anymore
Colorado-based Will Elliott, teen mentor, parent coach, and founder of Unstoppable U, to discuss why teenagers are shutting down, the common parenting mistakes that may be pushing them away, and how families can rebuild trust and connection.
Why do teenagers stop talking to their parents, even when their parents are doing everything they can to help?
According to Will, many well-intentioned parents are unknowingly pushing their teenagers away by trying to fix their problems, manage their emotions, and protect them from failure. Through Unstoppable U, which works with more than 650 families each month and has helped an estimated 10,000–15,000 families, Will has seen firsthand how the pressure to succeed, social media, and constant parental intervention can affect teenagers’ confidence and their relationships at home.
Previously featured in Fortune and named NOCO Style’s 30 Under 30, Will also hosts The Unstoppable U Podcast and has built a social media community of over 1 million followers, where he offers a young, relatable perspective on the challenges facing today’s families.
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