If your talkative teen who loves spending time with you has suddenly shut down and stopped talking, try not to overreact. In most cases, this is developmentally 'normal', but there are things you can do to encourage them to feel more comfortable sharing with you.
As your teen enters puberty, they can find it harder to socialise and retreat to their room instead of hanging out with you like they used to. Don't believe the teenage myths, though; this doesn't mean they hate you or they're lazy. They're just going through some big changes and need your support now more than ever.
