Staying Connected When Everything Feels Disconnected: Parenting Through the Chaos

We’re all so busy.

Between work, school, therapy appointments, meal planning, and just trying to survive the day, it’s easy to look up and realize you haven’t had a real conversation with your teen in days. Not just “Did you finish your homework?” or “What do you want for dinner?” — I mean a real moment of connection.

But when you’re parenting a teen with big feelings, big behaviors, or mental health struggles, connection isn’t just nice — it’s necessary. It’s the glue that holds everything together when the wheels are falling off.