What You Need to Know About TeenS and ‘Soiling the Nest’

Is your teen suddenly moody, distant, or weirdly annoying right before graduation? You’re not imagining things, and no, you didn’t mess up your parenting overnight.

This month’s column on SheKnows explores the psychological phenomenon known as “soiling the nest”, a totally normal (and frustrating) phase where teens start emotionally pulling away from parents right before they leave home. It’s messy, confusing, and 100% part of growing up.

I was interviewed for this piece to help explain why this happens and how we as parents can respond with empathy, steadiness, and support.

Read the full article here.