Ep. 36: Why Your Kids Pull Away (And How One Mom Fixed It)

An episode of the Dr. Todd Talks podcast, hosted by Todd Corelli, titled "Ep. 36: Why Your Kids Pull Away (And How One Mom Fixed It)" was published on June 2, 2025 and runs 9 minutes.

June 2, 2025 ·9m · Dr. Todd Talks

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Summary

You think your child pulling away is just part of growing up — but what if it’s not? What if it’s a warning sign?In this episode, I share the powerful story of a mom who did something radically different to reconnect with her daughter — not by fixing her child, but by healing herself.We’ve been told that teens pulling away is just part of adolescence. But that belief is leaving families emotionally divided. In reality, many kids are becoming more attached to their peers than to their parents — and it’s costing them their safety, maturity, and emotional grounding.Drawing from my own clinical work and the wisdom of attachment theory, I’ll show you:Why your child’s distance may have nothing to do with themHow peer orientation quietly reshapes your child’s values and identityWhat real change looks like — and how one parent’s courage brought their child backThis message isn’t about blame. It’s about healing. And it starts with you.👉 Know a parent who needs this message? Share it with them.👉 Subscribe for more real-world strategies for parenting, relationships, and emotional health.🌐 Explore my parenting course Connection & Credibility and free resources: www.DrToddTalks.com📺 Subscribe to the channel: youtube.com/@drtoddtalks📸 Follow on Instagram: @drtoddtalks🎙 Podcast: Dr. Todd Talks available wherever you listen#parenting #emotionalconnection #peerorientation #attachmentparenting #drtoddtalks #parentingtips #connectionandcredibility #kidspullaway #parentinghelpWant more than just tips? My parenting course, Connection & Credibility, helps you build a strong bond with your kids while setting healthy boundaries that actually work. Explore the course: https://drtoddtalks.com/course/For more parenting insights, visit my website: https://www.drtoddtalks.comFind me on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/@drtoddtalksFollow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtoddtalks

Episode Description

You think your child pulling away is just part of growing up — but what if it’s not? What if it’s a warning sign?

In this episode, I share the powerful story of a mom who did something radically different to reconnect with her daughter — not by fixing her child, but by healing herself.

We’ve been told that teens pulling away is just part of adolescence. But that belief is leaving families emotionally divided. In reality, many kids are becoming more attached to their peers than to their parents — and it’s costing them their safety, maturity, and emotional grounding.

Drawing from my own clinical work and the wisdom of attachment theory, I’ll show you:

Why your child’s distance may have nothing to do with them
How peer orientation quietly reshapes your child’s values and identity
What real change looks like — and how one parent’s courage brought their child back

This message isn’t about blame. It’s about healing. And it starts with you.

👉 Know a parent who needs this message? Share it with them.

👉 Subscribe for more real-world strategies for parenting, relationships, and emotional health.

🌐 Explore my parenting course Connection & Credibility and free resources: www.DrToddTalks.com

📺 Subscribe to the channel: youtube.com/@drtoddtalks

📸 Follow on Instagram: @drtoddtalks

🎙 Podcast: Dr. Todd Talks available wherever you listen

#parenting #emotionalconnection #peerorientation #attachmentparenting #drtoddtalks #parentingtips #connectionandcredibility #kidspullaway #parentinghelp

Want more than just tips? My parenting course, Connection & Credibility, helps you build a strong bond with your kids while setting healthy boundaries that actually work. Explore the course: https://drtoddtalks.com/course/

For more parenting insights, visit my website: https://www.drtoddtalks.com

Find me on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/@drtoddtalks

Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtoddtalks