I Don’t Know My Child Anymore

A warm, honest guide for parents who feel like strangers in their own home — and are ready to find their way back.

Written for Gen X & Millennial parents of teenagers ages 12–18 by Sarah Mitchell — former school counselor and mother of two.

If your teenager has shut down, closed the door, and stopped talking — you’re not failing. You’re experiencing something millions of parents are going through right now, and this book is the clear path back to connection.

What’s Inside:

• ✅ Teen slang decoder — 50+ terms parents don’t know
• ✅ Emoji guide — what they really mean in teen context
• ✅ Warning signs checklist, color-coded by severity
• ✅ Conversation starters that actually work
• ✅ The Car Rule and other sideways connection strategies
• ✅ A letter you can give directly to your teen

33 beautifully designed pages · Instant PDF download · By a licensed school counselor