It can feel scary when your once-chatty child starts pulling away during adolescence. But withdrawal isn’t always rejection...t’s often a normal part of growing up.

In this episode of Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester unpack why adolescents withdraw, what signs of relational disconnection to look for, and how stress responses may show up. They share practical ways parents can respond: staying calm, respecting space, and building connection through small, steady touch points.

Most importantly, they remind parents that unconditional love and open communication create a secure foundation, even when kids seem distant.

If you’ve ever wondered how to handle your child’s withdrawal without panicking or pushing them away, this conversation will give you hope and practical guidance to stay connected through the teen years.

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https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/when-teens-withdraw-and-how-to-stay-connected

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Taking away your child’s phone might seem like the quickest way to discipline, but does it actually work? In this episode of Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester dive into the common strategy of removing phones as punishment and explore why it often backfires.

They discuss how this approach can damage trust, block communication, and fail to teach the self-regulation kids really need. Instead, you’ll hear practical ways to set healthy boundaries around technology, foster intrinsic motivation, and model balanced phone use as a parent.

If you’ve ever felt stuck using your child’s phone as leverage, this episode will give you tools to build connection instead of conflict, so your kids can learn to manage their freedom with wisdom.

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https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/rethinking-phone-discipline-in-parenting

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The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

What if your love could rewire their brain?

In this powerful episode, Kyle Wester and Sara Wester talk with renowned parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson about the science of interpersonal neurobiology—and how love, connection, and secure relationships literally shape the developing brain.

Together, they explore how parents act as meaning makers for their children, how the brain predicts future interactions based on past experiences, and why co-regulation and emotional attunement are essential for helping kids learn to manage their big feelings. Tina also unpacks the four S’s of secure attachment—safe, seen, soothed, and secure—and shows how these simple principles build emotional resilience and well-being in children.

Whether you’re navigating toddler meltdowns or teen stress, this conversation will help you understand how your presence and regulation can rewire your child’s brain for connection, confidence, and growth.

What You’ll Learn:

• How relationships literally shape the architecture of the brain
• Why emotional regulation and co-regulation are essential
• How secure attachment fuels resilience and emotional health
• What the four S’s are and how to use them daily
• How your calm presence helps your child thrive

Where to find Tina:

https://www.instagram.com/tinapaynebryson/

https://www.tinabryson.com/

https://www.thecenterforconnection.org/

https://playstronginstitute.com/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/tinapaynebryson

View the full podcast transcript at:

https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/how-love-and-relationships-shape-the-brain

Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey.

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Book List:

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The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.