When Your Teen Starts Pulling Away (And Why You Shouldn't)

When your teen becomes distant and moody, every instinct tells you to give them space. But pulling back is exactly the wrong move. Your teenager needs your steady presence now more than ever—they just won't admit it. Mike shares why the shift from authority-based to influence-based leadership is one of fatherhood's hardest transitions, plus research-backed strategies and hard-won wisdom for staying present without hovering during the beautiful chaos of adolescence.