Why Won't My Child Talk to Me?

 

Dealing with door slams, silent treatment, & more.

 

 

 

What does it mean for our kids to feel safe to talk with us? And why does caring for this need to feel safe with us ultimately result in better outcomes? Tiffany Statham, LCSW and therapist at Intermountain Healthcare, teaches us a few key principles that can make all the difference.

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