The common thought is that when a child turns thirteen, they stop wanting to talk to their parents about their personal lives. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Most teenagers feel like they must stop talking to their parents because the information has changed drastically. Eight-year-olds have no problem conversing with their parents because the conversation for the most part will be harmless and innocent. Now add a teenager’s social world with all its pressure and chaos and the conversations have a lot more layers to them.
Talking to Brick Walls will show you that instead of trying to change the way your teenager talks to you; you should change the way you hear what your teenager is trying to say to you.
Enter your name and email below and I’ll send you a link to download a free chapter called “Hidden in Plain Sight” from Talking to Brick Walls. – Mike
New Video Series for PARENTS
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“Mike Donahue’s book, Talking to Brick Walls, is the best parenting advice I’ve ever read. And I don’t say that lightly. It’s not sugar-coated. It’s real, raw, and full of the wisdom that only comes from years of experience. If you’re struggling to communicate with your child—if you feel like they’ve shut you out—this book will change everything. Every parent needs this.”
“I had the privilege of reading Talking to Brick Walls by Mike Donahue, and I was blown away by how accurately he captures the intense social pressures today’s teenagers face. I have worked with Mike personally several times—he lives what he writes. Without a doubt, he is the best I’ve ever seen at truly connecting with and reaching teenagers.”
“Mike’s insight and expertise at knowing what the root issues were with teenagers was instrumental in our success in stemming the tide of methamphetamine use in our State. Whatever Mike Donahue writes about connecting to teenagers will be worth reading.”
