Stop Overparenting: What Your Teen Actually Needs to Thrive | John Fogle

Are you constantly worrying about your teen's grades, screen time, choices, or attitude? It's easy to get caught up in the small stuff when you're trying to set your teen up for success. But some of the things parents work hardest to control may actually get in the way of the skills teens need most.

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with parenting researcher, data analyst, and author John Fogle to explore what really matters when raising teens. Together, they discuss why overprotecting teens can increase anxiety, how age-appropriate independence builds resilience, and why a strong parent-teen relationship is more protective than constant rules and monitoring. If you're exhausted from trying to keep your teen on the "right" path, this episode will help you step back from fear-based parenting and focus on raising a capable, confident adult who knows they can always come to you when things go wrong.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

Why focusing too much on grades, screens, and minor behavior can distract from what your teen actually needs

How overprotecting and controlling teens can unintentionally increase anxiety and reduce resilience

Why age-appropriate freedom, risk, and mistakes are essential for developing confidence and problem-solving skills

How to become the parent your teen trusts enough to call when they're in trouble

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Punishment Free Parenting by John Fogle

Whole Parent Membership Platform: myparentlab.com

Whole Parent Academy: wholeparentacademy.com

Whole Parent Podcast

The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Joelle Alexander

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EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: Rethinking Parenting Priorities

00:27 Meet John Fogle: Parenting Researcher and Author

01:20 Why We Overfocus on Small Stuff

02:20 The Role of Grades in Teen Anxiety

03:09 Success and Happiness Beyond Academic Achievements

04:04 The Myth of Boundaries and Rules

05:03 What Really Matters in Teen Development

05:59 Parents' Goals for Their Kids at Different Ages

06:29 Parenting for the Long Term

07:29 The Value of Diverse Experiences

09:14 The Power of Relationships and Communication

11:28 Parenting Beyond Control: The Ecosystem of Support

13:54 The Impact of Societal Changes on Teen Mental Health

16:44 Historical Lessons: The Great Leap Forward and Sparrows

18:34 The Cost of Overprotection and Control

20:47 Building Trust and Resilience in Teens

23:31 The Reality of Teen Screen Use and Digital Skills

26:57 The Decline of Autonomy and Its Effects

29:36 The Power of Parental Relationship and Support

33:26 Teen Behavior: Normal Developmental Challenges

36:27 The Importance of Community and Support Networks

38:15 Parenting as a Long-Term Investment

40:10 Simple, Effective Parenting Strategies

42:49 Listening to Teens and Building Trust

44:58 The Value of Risk and Resilience

48:49 Real-Life Examples of Risk and Growth

50:31 Final Words of Wisdom for Parents

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Rethinking Teen Phone Use: Why Regulation Matters More Than Restriction | Dr. Roseann Capana Hodge

Are you constantly battling your teen over their phone? With concerns about screen time, social media, and teen mental health everywhere, it can feel like taking the phone away is the only way to protect them. But what if the phone isn't actually the root of the problem?

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with school psychologist, therapist, nervous system regulation expert, and author Dr. Roseann Capana Hodge to rethink the way parents approach teen phone use. Together, they explore why teens often turn to their devices to escape uncomfortable emotions, why simply restricting screen time doesn't teach healthy coping skills, and how parents can use co-regulation, clear boundaries, and connection to help teens develop emotional resilience. If phone use has become a constant source of conflict in your home, this episode offers a different approach that focuses on what's driving the behavior?not just the screen itself.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

Why your teen's phone use may be a symptom of stress and emotional dysregulation rather than the real problem

How your own emotional regulation can influence the way your teen responds to boundaries and conflict

Why connection and clear boundaries can be more effective than surveillance and constant phone restrictions

Practical ways to help your teen develop healthier coping skills instead of relying on screens to escape uncomfortable emotions

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Dysregulated Kid: A Practical Playbook by Dr. Roseann Capana Hodge

Regulation First Parenting

The CALMS System

The Love Pause

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ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Do you ever feel like your teen knows exactly how to push your buttons? It's easy to focus on changing your teen's behavior, but what if the biggest shift starts with you? Many parents unknowingly carry emotional wounds from their own childhood that shape how they respond to conflict, criticism, and connection with their teens.

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with licensed therapist, attachment expert, and bestselling author Eli Harwood to explore how healing your own emotional baggage can transform your relationship with your teen. Together, they discuss the impact of generational trauma, why secure attachment doesn't require perfect parenting, and how balancing emotional warmth with healthy boundaries helps teens grow into confident, independent adults. If you're ready to break unhealthy family patterns and build a stronger connection with your teen, this episode offers compassionate, research-backed guidance.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

How unresolved emotional wounds can affect the way you parent your teen

Why secure attachment comes from balancing emotional support with healthy boundaries

How to stop repeating generational patterns and build a stronger parent-teen relationship

Why repairing mistakes?not being a perfect parent?is what helps teens feel safe and connected

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Security Attached: Raising Securely Attached Kids by Eli Harwood

How to Deal with Your Sht So Your Kids Don't Have To* by Eli Harwood

Attachment Nerd Secure Parent Program

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EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Understanding Attachment and Parenting

02:58 The Importance of Dealing with Our Own Issues

06:05 Navigating Shame and Acceptance in Parenting

08:58 The Role of Emotional Needs in Parent-Child Relationships

12:00 Feedback and Communication Between Parents and Teens

14:59 Defensiveness and Its Impact on Relationships

17:57 Building Trust and Connection with Teens

22:09 Navigating Parenting Responses

24:37 The Importance of Structure and Nurture

26:56 Building Trust and Connection with Teens

29:12 Understanding Adolescent Development

32:22 Embracing the Messiness of Adolescence

34:51 The Role of Community in Parenting

37:12 Finding Support and Healing

39:11 The Power of Connection and Attachment

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Rebuild Trust with Your Teen: How to Stop Overparenting and Strengthen Your Relationship | JoAnn Crohn

Do conversations with your teen often turn into arguments, silence, or frustration? Many parents try to help by giving advice, solving problems, or closely managing their teen's life?but those well-intentioned efforts can actually push teens away.

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with certified parent coach, bestselling author, and host of the No Guilt Mom podcast JoAnn Crohn to discuss how parents can rebuild trust, improve communication, and create stronger relationships with their teens. Together, they explore why overparenting is often driven by fear, how curiosity creates deeper connection than control, and why your own happiness as a parent plays a bigger role than you might think. If you're ready to stop the power struggles and create a relationship where your teen actually wants to come to you, this episode is full of practical strategies and eye-opening insights.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

How overparenting and anxiety can unintentionally push your teen away

Why curiosity is more powerful than lectures when building trust with your teen

How to validate your teen's emotions without trying to fix every problem

Simple ways to encourage independence while strengthening your parent-teen relationship

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Best Mom Is a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn

No Guilt Mom Podcast

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: JoAnn Crohn

Website: https://www.noguiltmom.com

Instagram: @NoGuiltMom

Podcast: No Guilt Mom

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

Website: askdrcam.com

Instagram: @DrCamCaswell

TikTok: @the.teen.translator

YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Understanding the Parent-Teen Dynamic

02:54 The Importance of Parental Happiness

06:00 Navigating Parental Pressure and Expectations

08:52 The Impact of Overparenting

12:00 Managing Emotions and Validation

15:01 The Role of Social Media in Teen Life

22:48 Understanding Bullying and Social Media Dynamics

24:30 The Role of Parents in Digital Safety

26:39 The Need for Connection in a Digital Age

29:57 Building Trust and Communication with Teens

32:43 Observing vs. Instructing: The Parenting Balance

36:38 Encouraging Autonomy and Curiosity in Teens

41:49 Navigating Relationships and Misunderstandings

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Parenting Anxious Teens: How to Build Confidence Instead of Fear | Dana Colthart

Does your teen avoid challenges, shut down under pressure, or constantly seek reassurance? It can be hard to know whether they're simply nervous or struggling with anxiety?and many of the ways parents naturally try to help can actually make anxiety worse.

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with licensed clinical social worker Dana Colthart, who specializes in treating OCD, anxiety, panic disorders, and eating disorders, to discuss practical strategies for supporting anxious teens. Together, they explain why avoidance strengthens anxiety, how parents can validate their teen's fears without reinforcing them, and what it really takes to build resilience and confidence. If you're tired of watching your teen struggle and wondering how to help without making things worse, this episode offers expert guidance and actionable tools.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

How to recognize when your teen's anxiety has become avoidance?and why that matters

Why reassurance and accommodation often make teen anxiety worse instead of better

How to validate your teen's fears while helping them build confidence through discomfort

Simple parenting strategies that support resilience without increasing anxiety

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Diffusion

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Dana Colthart

Website: https://www.danacolthart.com

Practice: Clear Light Therapy New Jersey

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

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Instagram: @DrCamCaswell

TikTok: @the.teen.translator

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EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Understanding Teen Anxiety and Avoidance

02:54 The Role of Diagnosis in Treatment

05:42 Identifying and Addressing Avoidance Behaviors

08:36 Mistakes Parents Make in Supporting Anxious Teens

11:20 The Importance of Communication and Support

14:18 Navigating Self-Defeating Thoughts

17:02 The Power of Diffusion Techniques

20:02 Building Patience and Understanding

22:46 Managing Urgency and Expectations

25:32 Creating a Safe Space for Recovery

28:30 The Role of Parental Support in Treatment

31:23 Final Thoughts and Resources

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Helping Your Teen Navigate Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up Without Shame

Talking to your teen about sex is one of the conversations many parents dread?but avoiding it can leave teens turning to friends, social media, or pornography for answers. So how do you have honest conversations without making everyone want to disappear?

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with Amy Lang, M.A., sexuality educator, parent educator, and author of Sex Talks with Tweens, to discuss how parents can replace fear and awkwardness with confidence and connection. Amy shares practical strategies for talking about consent, pornography, LGBTQ+ support, body autonomy, and sexual health in ways teens can actually hear. Whether you're wondering when to start these conversations or how to recover after saying the wrong thing, this episode will help you build trust while preparing your teen for healthy relationships and safer decision-making.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

? Why preparing your teen for healthy relationships works better than trying to prevent sexual activity

? How to talk about consent, pornography, birth control, and healthy sexuality without creating shame

? Practical conversation strategies that help teens actually listen?and keep coming back with questions

? How supporting LGBTQ+ teens and creating a judgment-free home improves safety, trust, and emotional wellbeing

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Amy Lang

Website: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com

Book: Sex Talks with Tweens

Amaze.org: https://amaze.org

Body Drama by Michele Slee

Raising Teens Who Talk to You (Happily Family)

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Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

Does it feel like you're constantly competing with your teen's phone for their attention? Many parents worry that endless scrolling is replacing curiosity, conversation, and meaningful family connection. But what if getting your teen off their phone isn't about taking technology away?it's about giving them something more engaging to move toward?

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with award-winning children's book author, literacy advocate, and youth motivational speaker Ty Allan Jackson to explore practical ways parents can help teens rediscover curiosity, build stronger relationships, and develop interests beyond screens. Together, they discuss why phones aren't the real enemy, how to create healthy screen time boundaries without constant conflict, and simple strategies that make teens actually want to spend more time connecting with you. If you're looking for realistic ways to reduce screen time while strengthening your relationship with your teen, this episode is packed with practical, encouraging advice.

How to reduce teen screen time without creating constant power struggles

Why building connection with your teen is more effective than trying to control their phone use

How to spark curiosity and encourage reading by connecting with your teen's existing interests

Simple ways to create healthy technology boundaries while strengthening your parent-teen relationship

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00:00 Reconnecting with Curiosity: The Challenge of Screens

02:54 The Power of Literacy: A Personal Journey

05:50 Building Connections Beyond Screens

09:00 Finding the Right Book: A Path to Engagement

11:49 Fostering Relationships: The Key to Communication

14:55 Balancing Screen Time: Setting Boundaries

18:02 Leveraging Interests: Making Connections Through Play

21:00 The Importance of Joy: Being a Playful Parent

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Co-parenting is challenging enough when both parents are working together. But when you're dealing with a narcissistic co-parent?or someone who constantly turns parenting into a competition?it can leave you feeling exhausted, second-guessing yourself, and worried about your child's well-being.

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Kibby McMahon, CEO of Kula Mind and expert in personality disorders, to discuss practical strategies for navigating one of the most difficult parenting dynamics. Together, they unpack why narcissistic co-parents thrive on power struggles, how to stop getting pulled into the drama, and what you can do to protect your child while maintaining your own peace of mind. If you're tired of defending yourself, feeling manipulated, or wondering how to create stability for your child despite a difficult co-parent, this episode offers actionable tools and much-needed reassurance.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

How to recognize narcissistic co-parenting behaviors and avoid getting trapped in endless power struggles

Why the Gray Rock technique can help you respond to a narcissistic co-parent without escalating conflict

How to set healthy boundaries and communicate effectively when collaboration feels impossible

What parents can do to protect children from unhealthy parenting dynamics and build resilience

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Website: https://coolamind.com

Instagram: @dr.kibby

Podcast: A Little Help for Our Friends

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Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

01:10 Meet Dr. Kibby McMahon

02:50 What Narcissism Really Is

05:21 Why Narcissistic Dynamics Become a Competition

09:14 How to Stop Getting Pulled Into the Fight

10:50 The Gray Rock Technique Explained

15:05 Using Collaborative Communication

18:17 Handling Different Parenting Styles

20:56 Helping Kids Navigate Two Households

23:02 Making Requests That Actually Work

25:34 Can Kids Develop Narcissistic Traits?

28:35 Avoiding the Counter-Reaction Trap

30:42 Final Advice for Parents

32:16 Resources and Closing Thoughts

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Grief in teens rarely looks the way parents expect. Instead of tears and open conversations, it often shows up as irritability, withdrawal, risk-taking, or emotional distance. That can leave parents wondering whether their teen is grieving at all?or how to help if they are.

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with grief expert and Master Certified Life Coach Krista St. Germain to unpack what grief really looks like in adolescents and why many common approaches to helping grieving teens can unintentionally make things harder. Together, they explore the latest understanding of grief, the impact loss has on the brain and body, and practical ways parents can support their teens through difficult life transitions and losses. Whether your teen is grieving the death of a loved one, the loss of a friendship, a major life change, or simply the challenges of growing up, this conversation will help you feel more confident supporting them with compassion and understanding.

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00:00 Understanding Grief in Teens

02:57 Krista's Personal Journey with Grief

05:51 Outdated Beliefs About Grief

08:53 The Dual Process Model of Grief

12:04 Navigating Grief as Parents

15:00 Recognizing Grief in Teenagers

17:53 The Importance of Shared Grief Experiences

18:41 Navigating Emotions as Parents

20:00 Supporting Grieving Children

22:31 Empowering Children Through Grief

24:41 Believing in Resilience

26:49 Trusting the Process of Growth

30:42 Finding Meaning in Hardship

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior, communication challenges, anxiety, motivation, or emotional well-being, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Are today?s teens experiencing a true mental health crisis?or are parents being encouraged to label normal adolescent struggles as disorders? In this thought-provoking episode of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast, adolescent psychologist sits down with renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist, author of Searching for Normal, to unpack the rising diagnoses of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autism in teens.

Parents today are overwhelmed trying to determine when teenage mood swings, defiance, anxiety, and emotional outbursts are ?normal? and when they signal something more serious. Dr. Timimi challenges the growing trend of pathologizing ordinary adolescent behavior and explains why over-labeling teens may actually hurt resilience, confidence, and emotional growth.

If you?re worried about your teen?s mental health, struggling with constant conflict, or wondering whether therapy, medication, or diagnosis is the right next step, this episode offers a refreshing and deeply practical perspective. Learn how to support your teen without overreacting, how to identify true mental health red flags, and why strengthening your relationship with your teen may be more powerful than trying to ?fix? them.

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The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by , an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior, communication issues, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, each episode provides actionable parenting tools to make raising teens easier and more rewarding.

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If your teenager suddenly seems distant, emotional, or wants nothing to do with you, you?re not failing as a parent ? and you?re definitely not alone. In this eye-opening episode of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast, Dr. Cam Caswell sits down with Aliyah Singh, Hannah Ticajo, and Caitlin Severin from CultivaTeen Roots to unpack the real reason teens push parents away ? and why it?s actually a normal part of adolescent development.

Together, they explore the science behind parenting teens, emotional safety, communication, self-regulation, and healthy family relationships. You?ll learn why controlling behavior often damages connection, how social media impacts parenting expectations, and why the key to raising confident, independent teens is shifting from managing them to supporting them. This conversation is packed with practical parenting strategies to help parents reduce conflict, strengthen trust, improve communication with teenagers, and rediscover joy in the teen years.

If you?re exhausted by constant power struggles, worried about losing connection with your child, or wondering how to support your teen without pushing them further away, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and actionable tools you can start using immediately.

WHAT YOU?LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

1. Connection Grows Through Presence, Not Pressure

Spending calm, low-pressure time together helps teens feel emotionally safe and more willing to connect naturally.

2. Teens Need Support More Than Control

Shifting from ?manager? to ?consultant? helps teenagers build confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills.

3. Regulated Parents Create Safer Relationships

Parents who practice self-regulation model emotional safety and help reduce tension and conflict at home.

4. Reflective Listening Builds Trust

Teens open up more when parents listen without interrogating, fixing, or immediately offering advice.

5. The Teen Years Shape Long-Term Family Relationships

How parents respond during adolescence strongly impacts future adult relationships with their children.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Listeners can use the code CONNECT to get 20% off of our foundational online course, Making AdoleSense.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS

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CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST

Dr. Cam Caswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Joyful Parenting 02:59 Understanding the Challenges of Parenting Teens 05:50 Reframing Connection with Teens 08:42 Shifting from Control to Support 11:21 The Importance of Emotional Safety 14:29 Finding Joy in the Teen Years 17:07 The Role of Curiosity in Parenting 19:56 Navigating Insecurities and Building Trust 22:58 Creating a Safe Space for Communication 25:45 Letting Go of Control and Embracing Change 28:40 Finding Community and Support 31:40 Conclusion and Resources

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build stronger family relationships and support your teen?s emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with communication, teenage behavior, emotional outbursts, or parenting stress, each episode provides actionable tools to help parenting teens feel more connected, calm, and rewarding.

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What does it actually take to raise a confident, resilient, successful teen?

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with Sheinelle Jones, co-host of Today with Jenna and Sheinelle and author of Through Mom's Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans, to unpack what she learned from interviewing the moms behind some of the most extraordinary humans, including Lady Gaga, Serena and Venus Williams, Steph Curry, and the Jonas Brothers.

And here?s what stood out: it?s not about perfect parenting, strict rules, or doing everything ?right.?

It?s about presence, trust, and knowing what actually matters in the moments that feel hardest.

We talk about what these moms did differently, the biggest regrets they shared (especially around screen time), and why your teen not appreciating you right now is not a sign you?re failing.

If you?ve ever wondered, ?Am I doing this right?? this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and a whole lot of relief.

WHAT YOU?LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Sheinelle Jones

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Why parents question themselves more than ever 02:45 What moms of extraordinary humans did differently 06:10 The power of presence over perfection 09:00 Parenting regrets around screens and connection 12:00 Why teens don?t show appreciation (and why that?s okay) 15:00 Letting go of control and trusting your teen 18:00 Building resilience and ?fighting for your joy?

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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If your teen is hiding things or not telling you the full truth, it can feel like you?re losing them.

And your instinct? Tighten the rules. Ask more questions. Stay on top of everything.

But here?s the part most parents aren?t told:

Teen secrecy isn?t usually about rebellion or disrespect. It?s about development.

In this episode, I?m breaking down why teens keep secrets, what?s actually going on in their brain, and why common parenting reactions like punishment, pressure, or constant checking often make things worse. 

WHAT YOU?LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

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00:00 Why Teen Secrecy Feels So Scary 04:30 What?s Actually Going On in Your Teen?s Brain 09:00 Why Punishment Backfires 13:30 How to Make Honesty Feel Safer 18:00 Shifting from Control to Connection

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Each episode gives you practical tools to reduce conflict, build connection, and help your teen grow into a capable, confident adult.

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What would you do if your teen told you a classmate was making threats? Most parents freeze ? unsure whether to panic, dismiss it, or act.

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with Nicole Hockley, co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise and mother who lost her six-year-old son Dylan in the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy, to talk about one of the most important skills a parent can develop: knowing when something is wrong with your teen before it becomes a crisis.

Nicole has spent over a decade studying the warning signs that precede school violence and teen crisis ? and what she shares might surprise you. The signs are rarely dramatic. They're quiet. Easy to explain away. And most parents miss them.

In this episode, you'll learn:

A word from Nicole that every parent needs to hear:

"I would much rather be embarrassed by being wrong than be horrified by being right."

Connect with Nicole Hockley & Sandy Hook Promise:

Resources mentioned:

If you or your teen is in crisis:

Your instinct to reach out for help is never an overreaction. This episode could change how you see your teen ? and how they see you.

If consequences used to work? and now they just lead to more attitude, shutdowns, or the same fights on repeat?this episode will explain why.

If you?re parenting a teen and struggling with defiance, power struggles, or constant pushback? you?re not alone.

Because it?s not that your teen suddenly stopped caring.

It?s that their brain has changed?and the tools that worked before don?t work the same way anymore.

In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with Charle Peck, LCSW, M.Ed., an international keynote speaker, clinical therapist, and former educator who specializes in helping people stay calm and effective under pressure. Charle works with parents, educators, and professionals to transform high-stress situations into opportunities for growth using practical, science-backed strategies.

Together, they unpack what?s really going on when consequences backfire?and the simple shift that can completely change how your teen responds.

? Why teens push back harder the more you try to control them ? What your teen actually needs in high-conflict moments ? The hidden reason your reactions may be escalating things ? A powerful question that instantly lowers defensiveness ? What to do instead of consequences to get better behavior

If you?re tired of power struggles, walking on eggshells, or feeling like nothing is working anymore? this episode will give you a whole new way to understand?and respond to?your teen.

Because your teen isn?t broken. They?re developing. And they need a different approach.

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? Resource Mentioned: Rapid Resets: https://www.charlepeck.com/pl/2148694979

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Are you constantly worried your teen is making bad choices?and feel like consequences are the only way to ?teach them a lesson??

You?re not alone. And you?re not wrong to care.

But what if the very thing you?re doing to prevent bad decisions is actually making them worse?

In this episode, we?re digging into one of the biggest parenting traps: punishing behavior instead of teaching the skills behind it. Because when your teen makes a risky, impulsive, or frustrating choice, it?s easy to assume they?re being careless, defiant, or just not thinking.

But there?s something much deeper going on?and once you see it, everything about how you respond will start to shift.

This isn?t about letting your teen ?get away with it.? And it?s definitely not about lowering your standards.

It?s about understanding what your teen actually needs in those moments so they can learn to make better decisions without you hovering, nagging, or constantly stepping in.

Because the goal isn?t to control their choices forever? It?s to raise a teen who can think for themselves when you?re not there.

If you?ve ever:

This episode is going to give you a completely different lens?and a better way forward.

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The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Each episode gives you practical strategies, real-life scripts, and expert insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen?without yelling, nagging, or walking on eggshells.

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Teaching your teen to drive can feel terrifying. If your teen is nervous behind the wheel?or keeps delaying getting their license?you?re not alone.

Many teens today feel anxious about driving, and the way parents approach practice can either build confidence? or make that anxiety worse.

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Dr. Cam talks with Nigel Tunnacliffe, CEO and co-founder of Coastline Academy, the largest driving school in the country, about how parents can help anxious teen drivers feel more confident and capable behind the wheel.

Nigel shares what professional driving instructors know about teaching teens to drive safely?and why well-meaning parents sometimes make the process harder without realizing it.

If teaching your teen to drive has felt stressful, frustrating, or overwhelming, this episode will help you turn practice drives into confidence-building learning experiences instead of power struggles.

Why many teens today delay getting their driver?s license

How parent anxiety can accidentally increase teen driving anxiety

The biggest mistake parents make when teaching teens to drive

How professional driving instructors build confidence in anxious teen drivers

When teens are truly ready to start driving independently

How to make practice drives calmer and more productive for both of you

Learning to drive is one of the biggest steps toward independence for teens?and one of the most anxiety-provoking moments for parents.

When parents shift their role from critic to coach, teens learn faster, build confidence, and develop safer habits on the road.

This conversation will help you approach this milestone with more calm, clarity, and confidence for both you and your teen.

Nigel Tunnacliffe is the co-founder and CEO of Coastline Academy, the largest driving school in the United States. Coastline has helped more than 250,000 teens learn to drive safely across hundreds of cities.

Nigel founded Coastline with the mission of reducing car crashes through better driver education and safer driving habits.

Learn more: https://coastlineacademy.com

Follow Coastline Academy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastlineacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coastlineacademy

00:00 Why Teaching Teens to Drive Feels So Stressful 00:53 Why Many Teens Are Delaying Their Driver?s License 03:41 Helping Anxious Teen Drivers Build Confidence 05:23 Encouraging Teens Without Creating Resistance 07:09 Managing Parent Anxiety During Practice Drives 09:56 Creating a Supportive Learning Environment 12:34 Celebrating Small Driving Wins 15:25 Teaching Through Observation and Empathy 19:02 Recognizing Responsibility in Teen Drivers 21:29 Building Safe Driving Habits 24:11 Helping Teens Gain Confidence Behind the Wheel 27:32 Setting Boundaries for New Drivers 29:19 Practical Tips for Safe Driving Practice

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Is your teen acting entitled, ungrateful, or selfish ? no matter how much you do for them?

You?re not alone. And it may not mean what you think.

In this episode, Dr. Cam explains why teen entitlement is often a normal part of adolescent development ? rooted in brain changes, identity formation, and intense self-focus ? not bad character.

You?ll learn:

? Why lectures and guilt trips about gratitude backfire ? The psychology behind teen self-centered behavior ? How to teach gratitude without shame or comparison ? Practical ways to build empathy, responsibility, and perspective

If you want to raise a grateful teen without damaging your relationship, this episode will give you a research-backed, connection-focused approach that actually works.

Hit play to understand what?s really behind teen entitlement ? and how to respond in a way that builds character, not resentment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Teen Behavior and Entitlement

01:46 Understanding Self-Focus in Teens

04:27 The Role of Gratitude in Development

08:34 Building Perspective Through Experience

12:08 Teaching Gratitude as a Skill

13:33 Reframing Parental Responses to Teen Behavior

14:58 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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The COLLABORATE Method? Parenting Program A step-by-step system for building responsibility, gratitude, and maturity ? without shame or power struggles. ? AskDrCam.com/collaboratemethod

Previous Episodes in Series:

Next Episode Preview: Episode 5 will cover "Making risky and bad choices" and how changing your approach can improve your teen's rational decision-making abilities.

Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam blends brain science, practical tools, and real-life scripts so you can parent smarter ? not harder.

Teen boys shutting down can feel like rejection, but it?s usually self-protection. If your teen son won?t talk, gives one-word answers, or avoids conversations completely, this episode will help you understand what?s going on?and what actually works.

Dr. Cam Caswell (adolescent psychologist + certified parenting coach) and licensed professional counselor Jarrod Hoffman break down teen communication, emotional withdrawal, and trust-building strategies that help parents reconnect with teen boys. You?ll learn how to stop the lecture cycle, use reflective listening, and create emotional safety so your teenage son opens up again.

What You?ll Learn:

Connect with Jarrod Hoffman: Website: jarrodhoffman.com Newsletter: Jarrod?s Monthly Newsletter Blog: jarrodhoffman.com/blog LinkedIn: Jarrod Hoffman

Connect with Dr. Cam Caswell: Website: AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam (search ?Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam?)

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About the show: The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, each episode delivers practical parenting tools, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help you improve communication, reduce power struggles, and build a stronger relationship with your teen.

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If it feels like every conversation with your teen turns into a debate? you?re not alone.

In this episode, Dr. Cam flips the script on what ?talking back? really means. What if your teen?s arguing isn?t disrespect? but development? What if those debates are actually signs of growing critical thinking, identity formation, and moral reasoning?

You?ll learn why shutting down arguments with ?because I said so? may create more power struggles, not fewer?and how to transform daily battles into opportunities to build confidence, connection, and real-life skills.

If you?re tired of feeling like the bad guy every time your teen pushes back, this episode will help you respond with clarity, authority, and calm?without losing your leadership.

Why teen arguing is often a sign of healthy brain development?not defiance

The hidden cost of ?because I said so? parenting

How to separate disagreement from disrespect

The difference between debatable topics and non-negotiable boundaries

Phrases that keep conversations open without giving up authority

How healthy arguing prepares teens to resist peer pressure and advocate for themselves

This episode is part of the series:

?7 Teen Behaviors Parents Often Punish That Are Actually Signs of Healthy Development.?

Be sure to check out:

Episode 269: Attitude, eye rolls, and tone as signs of developing nervous systems

Episode 271: Why teens resist chores (missing skills vs. laziness)

Upcoming: Acting selfish and entitled as healthy development

The COLLABORATE Method? Parenting Program A step-by-step system for parents who are tired of constant power struggles and second-guessing themselves.

Inside, you?ll learn how to:

Stay in charge without escalating

Allow disagreements without losing authority

Respond with clarity instead of reacting in frustration

Learn more at: https://www.askdrcam.com/collaboratemethod

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00:00 Introduction to Healthy Development Behaviors 01:18 Why Arguing Feels So Frustrating 03:56 Arguing as Executive Function Development 06:36 Teaching Respectful Disagreement 09:51 Debatable vs. Non-Negotiable Topics 12:09 The COLLABORATE Method?

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tools to make parenting teens easier?and more connected.

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Fighting with your teen about screens doesn?t mean you?re failing. It usually means you?re focusing on the wrong thing.

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I?m joined by Stephen Balkam, Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, who brings 30 years of experience helping families navigate online safety without fear or power struggles.

We break down why traditional screen time rules backfire, why screen use matters more than minutes, and how parents can stay influential in a world where teens are using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for school, problem-solving, and decision-making.

If you want to protect your teen online without losing trust or connection, this episode will help you rethink your approach.

The biggest screen time mistake parents make (and what works better)

Why quality of screen use matters more than quantity

How the ?co-pilot? approach keeps you involved without controlling

Why involving teens in rule-setting increases follow-through

What parents need to know about AI and critical thinking

Simple boundaries that protect both safety and connection

Family Online Safety Institute: https://www.fosi.org

Seven Steps to Good Digital Parenting

Digital Parenting Contract Template

FOSI YouTube Channel

AI tools discussed: ChatGPT, Claude Apps referenced: Pokémon Go, nature and star identification apps

Stephen Balkam is the Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, a nonprofit working with major tech companies to make the online world safer for kids and families. He has been at the forefront of online safety for three decades and has witnessed the evolution from the early web to social media to today?s AI age.

Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam helps parents stay calm, connected, and confident while navigating the challenges of raising teens. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach.

? Learn more and access free resources at AskDrCam.com ? For daily parenting tools, follow @DrCamCaswell on Instagram

If you?ve asked your teen to do a chore and they responded like you just requested a kidney? welcome. ?

Because here?s the thing: the chore battle usually isn?t about the chore. It?s about what happens after you ask?the stalling, the eye rolls, the ?in a minute,? the sudden deep commitment to scrolling, and you repeating yourself until your voice hits a pitch only dogs can hear.

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Dr. Cam breaks down the real reason chores blow up in so many homes?and why most of the common fixes (punishment, consequences, rewards, bribing, threatening, lecturing) often backfire long-term.

You?ll learn the simple shift that can turn chores from a power struggle into cooperation?without begging, nagging, or doing it all yourself?plus the one mistake that accidentally teaches teens to avoid chores (and you) even more.

If chores have become the hill your household dies on? this episode will change how you look at it?and what you do next.

This is Part 2 of the series: 7 Behaviors Parents Often Punish That Are Actually Signs of Healthy Development.

Why ?clean your room? can feel impossible to a teen brain (even when they want to do it)

The hidden reason punishment makes chore resistance worse over time

The mindset shift that gets teens to help without the constant reminders

How to build responsibility in a way that doesn?t destroy your relationship

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The COLLABORATE Method? Parenting Program ? A step-by-step approach that helps you respond confidently to any teen struggle (chores, motivation, attitude, school stress, and more): https://www.askdrcam.com/collab

Website: AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell  YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam 

Why chores trigger so many power struggles

The surprising reason your teen avoids starting (even when it?s simple)

The parenting response that quietly increases resistance

The ?nag-free? strategy that changes cooperation

How to build responsibility without resentment

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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A lot of parents see the hours, hear the headphones, and picture the worst: strangers, predators, secret chats, and ?Is my kid addicted to this?!?

So in this episode, I brought in someone who actually knows what?s happening behind the scenes at Roblox: Tami Bhaumik, Vice President of Civility and Partnerships at Roblox. And let me tell you?this conversation will either calm your nervous system? or at least give you a real plan.

The one thing most parents misunderstand about Roblox? and why it matters for safety

A major safety feature rolling out that could change how teens connect with others online

The screen-time question parents obsess over?and what actually signals a real problem

Why ?play with your teen? isn?t cheesy advice? it?s a shortcut to better conversations and more honesty

How to set limits that don?t instantly trigger eye rolls, blowups, or shutdowns

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Roblox Safety Center: https://corp.roblox.com/safety Parental controls, safety guides, video tutorials, and wellbeing resources for families.

Vice President of Civility and Partnerships, Roblox LinkedIn: @tamibhaumik

Website: https://AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam 

00:00 ? Roblox: What It Really Is (And Why Parents Misread It) 05:41 ? The Safety Stuff You Actually Need to Know 11:47 ? The Parenting Move That Changes Everything 16:49 ? Screen Time: What?s Normal vs. What?s Not 22:38 ? How to Work With Your Teen on Safety 28:18 ? Tools, Next Steps, and Where Parents Should Start

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this show gives you science-backed insights and real-life parenting tools you can actually use?so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with more calm, clarity, and connection.

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Eye rolls. Heavy sighs. That sharp, snarky tone that flips your nervous system in half a second.

If your teen?s ?nasty attitude? instantly makes you think disrespect, defiance, or this needs to stop now, this episode will change how you see everything.

In Episode #269 of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I kick off a brand-new series unpacking teen behaviors parents punish ? even though they?re often signs of healthy development. And we?re starting with the one that triggers parents the fastest: attitude.

Here?s the uncomfortable truth most parents were never told: What feels like disrespect in the moment is often your teen?s nervous system in overload, paired with a brain that?s wired for emotion but still learning regulation. When we shut it down with consequences or lectures, we don?t teach respect ? we teach defense.

And that?s where the power struggles, shutdowns, and distance begin.

In this episode, I don?t just explain why this happens, I walk you through the critical choice every parent faces in those heated moments? and how one response builds walls while the other builds trust.

I also introduce the response framework I teach parents inside my COLLABORATE Method? Parenting Program ? the approach that helps you hold boundaries without escalating, shutting down, or saying something you regret five minutes later.

If you?ve ever wondered:

Why does my teen get snarky over the smallest things?

Am I accidentally making the attitude worse?

How do I stop the tone without starting a war?

This episode is your wake-up call.

Because tonight?s ?attitude? isn?t just about tonight. It?s shaping how safe your teen feels communicating with you tomorrow.

Why teen ?attitude? often usually has nothing to do with disrespect ? and everything to do with brain development

The hidden reason even well-intended questions can trigger snark and shutdown

The parenting response that escalates attitude (most parents default to it without realizing)

The moment-by-moment choice that determines whether your teen opens up? or closes off 

Every time your teen gets mouthy, snappy, or sarcastic, one of two things happens. You either:

reinforce fear, control, and emotional shutdown or

teach regulation, communication, and real respect

Most parents were taught the first path.

In this episode, I show you the second and explain why it works even when your teen is not at their best.

This episode gives you the why. The COLLABORATE Method? Parenting Program gives you the how ? across every teen challenge, not just attitude.

Inside the program, parents learn how to:

Stay calm and grounded when emotions run high

Respond instead of react ? even in triggering moments

Hold boundaries without power struggles

Build respect that actually lasts

If you?re done guessing what to say and want a clear, repeatable system you can trust in real life, this is where to start.

? Learn more here: https://askdrcam.com/collaboratemethod

Next up in this series: Why ?Not Doing Chores? Is Rarely About Laziness (and how nagging accidentally trains teens to avoid responsibility)

Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is your go-to podcast for understanding teen behavior and responding in ways that build connection not conflict. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, adolescent psychologist, parenting coach, and ?The Teen Translator,? each episode delivers science-backed insight and real-life parenting tools you can actually use. 

Instagram: @drcamcaswell

Website: askdrcam.com

Generative AI like ChatGPT is now woven into nearly every part of teen life, and many parents feel unsettled by how fast it all happened. Are teens using AI tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini to learn, to cheat, or something in between? Are they turning to AI for emotional support? And what should parents actually be worried about versus reacting out of fear?

In this episode, Dr. Cam pulls back the curtain on how teens are really using generative AI. You will hear what teens told researchers directly, what surprised even the experts, and why most parents are focusing on the wrong risks.

Dr. Cam is joined by Alanna Powers-O?Brien, Research and Program Specialist at the Family Online Safety Institute and co-author of the national report Generative AI in Uncertain Times: How Teens Are Navigating a New Digital Frontier. Together, they break down what teen AI use looks like in real life, why many teens do not want to cheat, why 42% are using AI to talk through emotions, and what teens wish parents understood before reacting.

WHAT YOU?LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

How teens are actually using ChatGPT and generative AI tools for school, learning, and everyday problem-solving

Why many teens feel genuinely confused about what counts as cheating with AI

The real reasons teens turn to AI for emotional support and what it does and does not replace

Teens? top concern about AI use and why it is not what most parents assume

Want support navigating tech, AI, and tough conversations with your teen?

The Parenting Teens Academy gives you practical scripts, science-backed tools, and clear guidance to help you stay calm, confident, and connected, even when parenting feels overwhelming. ? Learn more at AskDrCam.com

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Generative AI in Uncertain Times: How Teens Are Navigating a New Digital Frontier https://www.fosi.org/research

Family Online Safety Institute https://www.fosi.org

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Alanna Powers-O?Brien

Organization: Family Online Safety Institute Website: https://www.fosi.org

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

Website: https://www.askdrcam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell TikTok: @the.teen.translator YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Teens and Generative AI Explained 01:03 Inside the Research on Teen AI Use 02:40 How Teens Use ChatGPT and AI Tools 05:22 AI and Cheating Concerns 08:22 Ethical Gray Areas Parents Should Understand 10:13 Teens? Fears About Losing Critical Thinking Skills 12:05 AI and the Future Job Market 12:59 Why Teens Talk to AI About Their Feelings 15:59 Why AI Feels Human to Teens 17:16 Data Privacy and Safety Concerns 18:40 Why AI Is So Appealing to Teens 20:52 AI Dependency and Social Connection 24:16 Accessibility and Emotional Support 25:54 What Teens Wish Parents Knew 27:56 Practical Advice for Parents 

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers in today?s world. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, the show delivers real-world strategies, expert insight, and practical tools to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen.

Each episode helps parents respond with confidence, reduce power struggles, and support teens? emotional growth without shame or fear-based parenting.

? Learn more and explore resources at https://www.askdrcam.com/parenting-teens-podcast

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Struggling with your teen?s late nights, groggy mornings, and endless battles over bedtime? You?re not alone?and you?re not imagining it. In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, certified Ayurvedic practitioner Nidhi Pandya breaks down why traditional sleep rules fail with teenagers and reveals a compassionate, science-backed approach that finally works. She explains how teen circadian rhythms shift during adolescence, why the 11 PM?2 AM ?power hours? matter more than total sleep, and how stress?not screens?is the real culprit behind poor sleep. Nidhi shares practical tools rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern neurobiology, giving parents simple ways to reduce resistance, build connection, and help their teens naturally reset their sleep schedule?without nagging, yelling, or forcing bedtime.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Nidhi Pandya

Website: nidhipandya.com Instagram: @my_ayurvedic_life Focus Areas: Ayurvedic wellness, nutrition, lifestyle practices, meditation, breathwork Framework: Inner Climate Framework ? Rhythms-based Ayurvedic approach for families

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

Website: AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell TikTok: @the.teen.translator YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Understanding Teen Sleep Challenges 02:53 The Importance of Circadian Rhythms 05:39 Creating Healthy Sleep Environments 08:40 Negotiating Bedtime with Teens 11:28 Tools for Better Sleep 14:18 Building Trust and Cooperation 17:16 Morning Routines and Responsibility 20:03 The Role of Parental Influence 22:55 Practical Tips for Better Sleep 26:00 Creating a Supportive Home Environment

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert insights, and real-world tools to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with communication, motivation, behavior, or confidence, each episode is filled with actionable tips to make parenting easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the skills and confidence to thrive during the teen years.

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Is your teen?s bathroom counter starting to look like a Sephora exploded? You?re not imagining it?the teen skincare craze is real, and TikTok is fueling it. But here?s what most parents don?t realize: all those trendy products, harsh ingredients, and 10-step routines can actually damage teen skin. In this must-hear episode, Dr. Cam sits down with Dr. Angela Casey, double board-certified dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon, mom of three, and founder of Bright Girl Skincare, to break down what teens really need (and absolutely don?t need) to keep their skin healthy.

Dr. Casey brings the perfect mix of expert science and mom-level realness?giving parents the confidence to guide their teens away from harmful trends and toward lifelong skin health.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

Why 6?8 step ?SkinTok? routines backfire

The 3 products teens actually need: cleanse, moisturize, protect

How to talk to your teen about toning down the trends (without a power struggle)

My teen is obsessed with Bright Girl Skincare ? and she finally stopped raiding my bathroom counter. 

Dr. Casey set up a special discount just for our community so you can grab some for your teen too. They make perfect stocking stuffers.

? Discount link: https://brightgirl.com/discount/DRCAM

? Use code: DRCAM

00:00 ? Why teen skincare is suddenly out of control 04:52 ? The real dangers behind TikTok skincare 10:19 ? The three-step routine every teen needs 17:44 ? How early sun exposure leads to adult skin cancer 26:02 ? What to avoid: acids, beads, scrubs, retinols 34:11 ? How to talk to your teen about skincare without lecturing 40:08 ? Bright Girl Skincare: Why it was created for teens

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Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is your go-to guide for raising today?s teens with more connection, confidence, and calm. Every episode brings expert insights and real-world strategies to help families thrive?not just survive?the teen years.

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If homework has turned into an exhausting nightly standoff, this episode is for you. Dr. Cam and neurodivergent therapist Holly Blanc Moses reveal why ADHD teens aren?t ?stubborn? or ?unmotivated??they?re stuck due to executive functioning challenges like task initiation, time blindness, working memory, and overwhelm.

You?ll learn how shame and the expectation?capacity gap make starting feel impossible, and you?ll get brain-based, neurodiversity-affirming tools to move from standoff to small wins: time timers, body doubling, task analysis, and collaborative problem-solving.

Walk away with practical scripts and strategies that protect your relationship while helping your teen start?and finish?homework with more confidence and less conflict.

Why ?stubborn? and "lazy" are the wrong story 

5 neuroscience-backed strategies that end homework battles

The 2-minute trick that finally got my ADHD teen to clean their room

How to tell if you?re accidentally hurting your teen?s mental health (even good parents do this)

If this helped, share it with a friend and leave a rating/review so more parents can find it. Don?t miss an episode?subscribe!

Time Timer

Flown (body doubling platform)

The 135 School Accommodations for Autistic & ADHD Students (50% off)

Website: hollyblancmoses.com/connect

Practice (Raleigh, NC): crossvinecounseling.com

Facebook: @hollyblancmoses

Instagram: @hollyblancmoses

LinkedIn: @holly-blanc-moses-378a78104

YouTube: @autismadhdtvwithholly

FB Group for Parents: WiredDifferentlyGroup

00:00 Why Homework Feels Impossible: Executive Functioning 101

12:29 The Expectation?Capacity Gap (and how to close it)

24:37 Motivation vs. Task Analysis: Mapping the first step

36:05 From Shame to Support: Language that lowers defenses

37:01 Co-Regulation and Trust: Teaching when your teen is stressed

41:42 Tools That Work: Time timers, body doubling, and collaboration

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Struggling to connect with your teenager? You?re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart shares transformative, brain-based strategies to help parents rebuild connection with defiant, distant, or disconnected teens.

Learn why the phrase ?I love my teen, but I don?t like them right now? resonates so deeply with parents?and how to move from constant conflict to calm, connected communication. Dr. Lockhart explains the neuroscience behind teen behavior, comparing the adolescent brain to the toddler years to help you understand why your teen?s reactions can seem ?illogical and irrational.?

Together, Dr. Cam and Dr. Lockhart unpack the emotional toll of disrespect, withdrawal, and conditional love, offering parents science-backed tools to restore trust and strengthen relationships. You?ll walk away with actionable steps to stop the yelling cycle, repair emotional wounds, and reconnect with your teen?without losing your authority or your sanity.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

? Love the Teen You Have by Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart (on Sale Now )

?https://read.macmillan.com/fib/lovetheteenpreorder/ (The Work Book)

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

? Website: www.anewdaysa.com ? Instagram: @doctor.annlouise.lockhart ? YouTube: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

? Website: AskDrCam.com ? Instagram: @DrCamCaswell ? TikTok: @the.teen.translator ? YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam ? Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 ? Introduction to Parenting Challenges with Teens 03:03 ? Understanding Teen Behavior and Development 05:54 ? The Importance of Connection Over Control 08:51 ? Navigating Conditional Love and Acceptance 11:41 ? The Impact of Parenting Styles on Relationships 14:35 ? Repairing Relationships with Teens 17:30 ? The Role of Humility in Parenting 20:30 ? Breaking the Cycle of Miscommunication 23:16 ? The Power of Apology and Accountability 26:08 ? Creating a Supportive Environment for Teens 28:59 ? Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

#theteentranslator #drcamcaswell #parentingteenswithdrcam #parentingteens #parentteenconnection

Ever wonder why your teen?s backtalk or eye roll hits you harder than it should? ? In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, adolescent psychologist Dr. Cam Caswell sits down with Shelly Robinson, certified conscious parenting coach and founder of Raising Yourself, to uncover why your child?s behavior often activates your deepest wounds?and how healing your own past can completely transform your relationship.

Shelly shares her personal journey from reactive parenting and yelling matches to fostering calm, emotionally intelligent conversations with her now-15-year-old son. You?ll discover the link between your inner teen and your actual teen, learn to identify emotional triggers before they explode, and walk away with tools to break generational cycles of shame, guilt, and control.

If you?ve ever thought, ?Why do I lose it over something so small??, this episode will help you find compassion for yourself?and create a more peaceful, connected home. ?

WHAT YOU?LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Shelly Robinson

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Understanding Parental Triggers 02:45 The Journey to Conscious Parenting 05:46 Inner Child Work and Its Importance 08:43 Recognizing Emotional Triggers 11:31 Navigating Teen Behavior 14:31 The Cycle of Self-Criticism 17:27 Reparenting Yourself 20:10 Empowering Your Voice 23:12 Building Healthy Communication

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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When parenting teenagers becomes a battleground between parents, everyone suffers?including your teen. Dr. Cam and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish tackle the common problem of parental division, where one parent becomes the ?tough one? while the other takes on the ?soft? role, creating conflict that teens often exploit.

This episode reveals why parents frequently end up on opposite sides of the parenting spectrum, especially during the teenage years when stakes feel higher and emotions run deeper. The experts explain how family triangulation occurs?when relationship tension between parents gets redirected toward the teenager, creating dysfunction for everyone involved.

Key insights include understanding that both parents typically share the same core values and goals for their children, even when their approaches differ dramatically. The solution isn?t forcing identical parenting styles, but rather establishing shared values while allowing different expressions of those values.

Dr. Tracy emphasizes the critical importance of relationship repair?acknowledging mistakes and their impact?as a foundational skill for both marriage and parenting. Parents learn practical strategies for supporting each other even during disagreements, including validation techniques and behind-the-scenes communication that maintain unity.

The discussion addresses common challenges like shame spirals, resentment over unequal parenting burdens, and interference from extended family members. Most importantly, parents discover that focusing on their own relationship with their teen?rather than trying to control their partner?s approach?creates more positive outcomes for everyone involved.

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Website: drtracyd.com Instagram: @DrTracyD

Website: AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell TikTok: @the.teen.translator YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

00:00 Understanding Parenting Divides 02:51 The Impact of Parenting Styles on Relationships 05:59 Navigating Conflict and Communication 08:53 The Role of Self-Reflection in Parenting 11:49 Building a Stronger Partnership 14:22 Empathy and Understanding in Parenting 17:16 Addressing Shame and Responsibility 20:25 Aligning Values for Effective Parenting 23:10 Managing Old Patterns in Parenting 25:21 Navigating Disagreements in Parenting 29:20 Strengths and Teamwork in Parenting 30:19 Dealing with External Pressures 33:37 The Importance of Affirmation 37:45 Modeling Self-Reflection and Self-Care 42:02 Empowerment Through Acceptance and Control

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Is your teenager melting down after school, snapping at you, or shutting down completely? You?re not alone?and it?s not ?bad behavior.? In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, adolescent psychologist Dr. Cam Caswell sits down with Dr. Jim Costello, creator of the Costello Method, to reveal why teen emotional explosions are actually neurological responses to overload?not disrespect. You?ll discover why ?sit still and listen? makes things worse, how parents can become a safe haven instead of a trigger, and five body-based tactics you can use immediately to calm your teen, rebuild connection, and reduce household stress.

Why your teen?s after-school meltdown is a sign of nervous system overload?not bad manners

How movement and co-regulation unlock calmer communication and emotional safety at home

Simple joint-pressure and grounding techniques parents can use to defuse high-stress moments

How to spot ?neurological soft signs? like fidgeting or posture changes before a blow-up happens

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Dr. Jim Costello?s Website

The Brain Follows by Dr. Jim Costello

The Costello Method ? focus on developmental plasticity & primitive reflex integration

Website: DrJimCostello.com Instagram: @dr.jimcostello

Website: askdrcam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell TikTok: @the.teen.translator YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

00:00 Introduction to Teen Emotional Challenges 03:56 The Evolution of Teen Regulation 07:53 Understanding Emotional Dysregulation 13:54 Tools for Co-Regulation 18:39 Navigating Parent-Child Dynamics 24:15 Creating Collaborative Movement Routines 30:31 Reframing Behavior and Understanding Dysregulation 43:13 Key Takeaways for Parents

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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If your teen feels distant, defiant, or shuts you out, you?re not alone ? and there?s hope. In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, foster and adoptive dad Peter Mutabazi shares life-changing strategies for reconnecting with even the most resistant teenagers.

A survivor of childhood abuse and homelessness who?s since fostered 47 children, Peter explains why teens are actually ?easier? to parent than younger kids and how shifting from an authoritarian approach to a mentorship mindset transforms relationships.

You?ll discover practical, trauma-informed parenting tools that help you lower conflict, rebuild trust, and guide your teen without power struggles. Whether you?re overwhelmed by defiance, craving deeper connection, or simply want to better understand your teen, this episode gives you the roadmap to start fresh and help your teen thrive.

How a foster dad successfully parents 47 teenagers using mentorship instead of control.

Why your teen?s ?acting out? isn?t about you ? and how understanding hormones, trauma, and development changes your response.

Simple daily habits that build trust and confidence in defiant or withdrawn teens.

The ?three-person approach? to teen behavior that makes even tough parenting moments feel manageable.

Don?t keep it to yourself! Share your favorite episode and leave a rating and review to help other parents find the support they need. Your feedback helps me create even more episodes filled with practical tips for you and your family! Thanks so much for your support! ?? ? Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss another solution-packed episode! ?

@fosterdadflipps

Facebook: Foster Dad Flipper

TikTok: Now I Am Known

Website: askdrcam.com

Instagram: @DrCamCaswell

TikTok: @the.teen.translator

YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

00:00 Introduction to Parenting Challenges with Teens 01:20 Peter?s Inspiring Journey from Uganda 06:50 The Impact of Being Seen and Known 09:55 Navigating the Foster Care System 12:09 Building Trust with Foster Teens 13:35 Mentorship vs. Parenting: A New Approach 17:41 Understanding Teen Trauma and Behavior 20:21 The Importance of Not Projecting Past Experiences 23:50 Celebrating Small Wins in Parenting 28:14 Finding Time and Patience in a Busy Household 29:57 Using Social Media to Change Narratives 35:01 Finding Joy in Parenting 38:38 Key Takeaways for Parents

Start Fresh Daily ? Treat each incident as new and avoid bringing up past mistakes.

Celebrate Small Wins ? Notice and praise even minor positive behaviors to build momentum.

Schedule Individual Connection Time ? One-on-one outings strengthen trust without distractions.

Apply the Three-Person Approach ? View your teen as a mix of hormones, trauma, and typical development to respond with empathy.

Shift from Parent to Mentor ? Guide rather than control, meeting your teen where they are emotionally and developmentally.

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Struggling with your teen?s hygiene habits? You?re not alone. Many parents face daily battles over showers, deodorant, and brushing teeth?leaving everyone frustrated. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with Carly Broderick, founder of Myles Personal Care, a gender-inclusive hygiene brand created just for teens and tweens.

Carly shares how her own experience parenting through puberty inspired her to create practical solutions for families. We dive into the real reasons teens resist basic hygiene?from puberty?s ?hurricane effect? to product sensitivities and even rebellion. More importantly, Carly provides science-backed strategies and her simple SSB routine that transforms daily fights into lasting healthy habits.

Whether your teen is entering puberty or in the thick of it, this episode will give you compassionate, effective strategies to replace nagging and shaming with empowering routines that help your teen feel confident in their own skin.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Carly Broderick

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Understanding Teen Hygiene Resistance 02:41 Creating Inclusive Personal Care Products 05:34 The Importance of Effective Deodorants 08:36 Navigating the Spectrum of Masculinity and Femininity 11:30 Building Healthy Hygiene Routines 14:18 Addressing Social Pressures and Body Odor Awareness 17:05 Encouraging Ownership of Personal Care 19:51 Simplifying Shower Routines 22:40 Final Thoughts and Practical Tips

ABOUT THE SHOW The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Guest: Greta Eskridge

As parents, discovering that your teen has been exposed to pornography can spark fear, anger, or even shame. But here?s the truth: nearly every teen will encounter porn at some point?and how you respond matters far more than whether it happens.

In this must-listen episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I?m joined by Greta Eskridge, author of It?s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, to break down the right (and wrong) ways to handle these tough moments. Greta shares her personal journey and explains why shaming or punishing kids backfires, pushing them toward secrecy and guilt. Instead, she equips parents with compassionate, practical strategies to build connection and guide teens through the challenges of today?s digital world.

If you?ve ever worried about your child?s online safety or felt unsure how to talk about porn without making it worse, this conversation will give you the tools, language, and confidence you need.

Why shaming your teen about porn often increases secrecy and risky behavior

How to use the ?Check Your Face? method to stay calm during hard conversations

The best questions to spark open dialogue and build trust with your teen

How to shift from being your child?s adversary to their trusted ally online

Don?t keep it to yourself! Share your favorite episode and leave a rating and review to help other parents find the support they need. Your feedback helps me create even more episodes filled with practical tips for you and your family! Thanks so much for your support! ??

? Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss another solution-packed episode! ?

It?s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn by Greta Eskridge

Adventuring Together by Greta Eskridge

100 Days of Adventure by Greta Eskridge

Website: @greta.eskridge

Podcast: The Greta Eskridge Podcast

Website: AskDrCam.com

Instagram: @DrCamCaswell

TikTok: @the.teen.translator

YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

00:00 ? Introduction to the episode 02:30 ? Why parents fear talking about porn 07:15 ? Greta?s personal journey and motivation 14:00 ? Why shame backfires with teens 20:45 ? Tools for calm and connected conversations 29:00 ? How to rebuild trust when it?s been broken 38:15 ? Resources and next steps

Shaming teens for looking at porn doesn?t prevent the behavior?it pushes it underground.

Your body language and tone matter?practice ?Check Your Face? to stay calm and connected.

Replace lectures with curious questions that open the door to trust.

Position yourself as your teen?s teammate in the digital world, not their enemy.

Regular, nonjudgmental conversations about online safety prepare teens to make healthier choices.

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast delivers practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidently to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

#theteentranslator #drcamcaswell #parentingteenswithdrcam #parentingteens #teenparenting

PODCAST SHOW NOTES FORMAT

Are you stuck in what feels like an emotional Groundhog Day with your teen?where the same arguments, defiance, and standoffs keep repeating? You?re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with therapist and bestselling author Kati Morton to uncover why punishment-based parenting fails with teenagers and how to finally break these frustrating cycles.

Kati explains that adolescence is about independence-seeking, not rebellion?and when parents try to control teens with consequences, they often fuel the very behaviors they want to stop. Instead, she offers science-backed strategies that shift the focus from control to influence, using curiosity and connection to build lasting respect and trust.

From handling risky teen behaviors to creating space for authentic conversations, this episode gives you practical tools and a fresh perspective. If you?re tired of repeating the same exhausting battles, this conversation will help you hit reset and start building a calmer, more connected relationship with your teen.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

Why punishing your teen often makes behavior worse, not better

The game-changing shift from control to influence

How to stay calm and use ?wise mind? during heated conflicts

Simple ways to spark honest conversations without forcing it

??? ENJOYING THE SHOW? Don?t keep it to yourself! Share your favorite episode and leave a rating and review to help other parents find the support they need. Your feedback helps me create even more episodes filled with practical tips for you and your family! Thanks so much for your support! ?? ? Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss another solution-packed episode! ?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Kati Morton?s upcoming book: Why Do I Keep Doing This? (Releases December 9)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Emotion Mind vs. Wise Mind

Skinner Box research on punishment effectiveness

Parts work therapy for emotional responses

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Kati Morton ? Website ? Facebook ? Instagram ?? YouTube ? TikTok

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell Website: AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell TikTok: @the.teen.translator YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Breaking the Emotional Groundhog Day Cycle 03:01 Understanding the Illusion of Control in Parenting 05:56 Navigating Independence and Communication with Teens 08:46 The Importance of Honesty and Vulnerability 11:44 Empathy and Understanding in Parenting Teens 14:50 Addressing Risky Behaviors in Teens 20:11 Understanding Risky Behaviors in Teens 21:27 The Ineffectiveness of Punishment 23:49 Curiosity Over Judgment 25:16 The Importance of Understanding Teen Behavior 27:09 Building Trust and Influence 29:21 The Role of Communication in Parenting 31:38 Repairing Relationships After Mistakes 38:40 The Power of Curiosity in Parenting

ABOUT THE SHOW The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Do you feel like you?re constantly walking on eggshells with your teen?afraid that one wrong word will set off an argument? You?re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with Dr. Jenny Hwang, a clinical psychologist and parent coach with more than 20 years of experience helping families navigate emotional chaos and conflict.

Dr. Hwang reveals why traditional ?boundaries? backfire with teens, the surprising truth about why parents end up feeling walked over, and how to set limits in a way that actually works. Her grounded, no-nonsense approach is a game-changer for parents who are tired of power struggles and ready for peace.

If you?re ready to stop the exhausting cycle of battles and create a calmer, more respectful home, this episode is for you.

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00:00 ? Understanding Boundaries with Teens 04:27 ? Defining Boundaries: What Parents Need to Know 08:01 ? Overstepping Boundaries: The Parent-Teen Dynamic 12:17 ? Navigating Emotional Triggers and Responses 17:37 ? The Importance of Mutual Respect 21:39 ? Learning to Say No: Establishing Limits 25:45 ? The Challenge of Control in Parenting 30:34 ? The Power of Presence and Attention 35:08 ? Social Media and Parenting: A New Frontier 38:43 ? Key Takeaways: Empowering Parents to Set Boundaries

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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If you?ve ever ended the day thinking, ?Ugh, I was way too impatient? I didn?t handle that well? I need to do better,? you?re not alone. Parenting teens has a way of making even the most loving parents feel like we?re constantly falling short.

But what if you could quiet that inner critic?even just a little?and start noticing what?s actually going right?

In this heartfelt episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, counselor and author Erin Morrison?creator of @itsTheConsciousMom and author of Three Minutes for Mom?offers science-backed insight and deeply reassuring advice for parents who feel like they?re failing.

We dive into why our brains focus on the negative, how to stop taking our teen?s behavior so personally, and what it really means to be ?doing enough.? Erin also shares a simple 3-minute daily mindset practice that can help you reconnect with yourself?and your teen.

If you?re constantly hard on yourself, overwhelmed by parenting pressure, or just tired of feeling like you?re not enough? this episode is your reset.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

Why your teen's boundary-pushing is actually a good thing

The secret to feeling like a ?good parent? again (in just 3 minutes a day)

How to shift your mindset from constant criticism to quiet confidence

What you?re getting right?even if it doesn?t feel like it

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Three Minutes for Mom by Erin Morrison (Simon & Schuster)

?Catch Them Being Kind? 5-Day Challenge

The ?Friend Perspective? & ?It?s Not Personal, It?s Developmental? reminders

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Erin Morrison Website: https://theconsciousmom.com Instagram: @itsthe.consciousmom

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell Website: AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell TikTok: @the.teen.translator YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Struggles of Parenting Teens 03:05 Reframing Our Perspective on Parenting 05:42 Recognizing Wins in Parenting 08:46 The Importance of Self-Recognition 11:24 Responding vs. Reacting to Our Teens 14:25 The Impact of Parental Self-Perception 17:28 Building Positive Relationships with Teens 20:25 Practical Steps for Self-Care 23:19 Finding Balance in Parenting 26:36 Grounding in Parental Truth 29:09 Tiny Shifts for Big Changes 32:35 Balancing Business and Pleasure in Parenting 35:40 Understanding Developmental Stages 37:59 Letting Go for Connection 46:20 Ownership and Independence in Parenting

ABOUT THE SHOW The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Ever wish you had a pause button?for your teen or yourself? When you?re caught in a meltdown, shutdown, or power struggle, it?s easy to spiral into reactivity and regret. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Jennie Phillips?coach, fitness pro, mom of four, and author of Yellow Light Moments?introduces a science-backed framework that empowers families to slow down and reset before emotions explode.

Jennie shares her 3-step ?Yellow Light Moment? method (Yield-Listen-Move), giving parents the language, tools, and mindset shifts needed to manage teen stress, model emotional regulation, and create a calmer home. If your family is running on exhaustion and conflict, this episode will help you pump the brakes?with just a few intentional minutes that can shift everything.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

A 3-step process to prevent teen blowups before they start

How to create shared emotional language with your teen (like ?caterpillar? or ?question quota?)

Why your teen?s ?laziness? might actually be healthy self-regulation

How guilt around self-care is secretly sabotaging your parenting

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Yellow Light Moments Book

YLM Toolbox for Teens

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Jennie Phillips Website: www.jenniephillipscoaching.com Instagram: @jenniephillipscoaching Facebook: Jennie Phillips Coaching LinkedIn: Jennie Phillips

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell Website: AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell TikTok: @the.teen.translator YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Need for a Pause 01:09 Introducing Yellow Light Moments 06:38 Understanding the Concept of Yellow Light Moments 12:27 The Importance of Pausing 20:24 Training Ourselves to Yield 25:44 Benefits of Taking a Pause 29:37 Modeling for Our Teens 33:56 Final Thoughts and Action Items

ABOUT THE SHOW The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding.

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Worried your teen might fall into the wrong hands online? You?re not being overprotective?you?re being smart. In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I?m joined by Nate Lewis, founder of The Innocent, a nonprofit on a mission to protect kids from trafficking, exploitation, and abuse right here in the U.S.

A former law enforcement officer with 20+ years of global experience in anti-trafficking operations, Nate shares expert-backed, real-world strategies for protecting your teen?without shutting them down or locking everything down. If you?ve ever felt helpless watching your teen scroll through social media or worried about who?s DMing them behind the scenes, this episode gives you clarity and next steps.

We dig into the grooming process, why emotionally vulnerable teens are at greater risk, and what subtle online red flags parents often miss. But most importantly, we talk about how to build the kind of connection that keeps your teen safe. Because the best safety tool isn?t an app?it?s trust.

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00:00 Understanding the Risks of Online Predators 02:55 Nate Lewis?s Journey and Motivation 05:48 The Psychology of Grooming and Exploitation 08:45 Building Trust and Communication with Teens 11:31 Navigating Social Media Safely 14:35 Identifying Vulnerabilities in Teens 17:18 Empowering Teens Against Manipulation 20:09 The Role of Parents in Prevention 23:04 Modeling Healthy Relationships 25:55 Addressing the Issue of Consent 28:54 Supporting Teens After Trauma 31:56 Creating a Community Response 34:44 The Importance of Education and Awareness

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Constantly clashing with your teen? It?s not the conflict?it?s how you handle it.

But here?s the good news: conflict isn?t the problem?it?s how you handle it. Harvard Law negotiation expert Bob Bordone reveals how the same conflict resolution strategies used by world leaders can transform your parent-teen relationship.

? In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, you?ll learn how to move from power struggles and emotional blowups to productive conversations that build trust, strengthen your bond, and teach teens lifelong skills.

Avoiding conflict might feel easier in the moment?but it actually weakens your connection over time. Bob explains how to use everyday disagreements as opportunities to teach problem-solving, perspective-taking, and emotional resilience.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

Why avoiding conflict with your teen may hurt more than help

The science of ?affective labeling? to calm heated arguments

How to stop power struggles and spark better problem-solving

Why teens who know how to argue are more resilient and confident

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CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Bob Bordone

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 ? The Power of Conflict in Parenting 05:48 ? Understanding Conflict Avoidance 11:35 ? Reframing Conflict as Collaboration 15:41 ? Effective Communication Strategies 20:37 ? Navigating Technology and Boundaries 28:03 ? Building Trust in Parent-Teen Relationships 35:37 ? The Journey of Conflict Resolution

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Does your teen seem unmotivated, disconnected from school, or uninterested in college? You're not alone?and it doesn?t mean they?re lazy or doomed. In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I?m joined by Hannah Maruyama, founder of Degree Free, who?s helping parents rethink success and explore real-world alternatives to the traditional college path.

If you're tired of power struggles, student loan fear, and outdated definitions of ?making it,? this conversation will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective to help your teen find their way?without unnecessary debt, pressure, or burnout. Hannah breaks down why the college industrial complex is crumbling, how to spot smarter options, and how to support your teen in creating a future that fits them.

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00:00 Rethinking Success: The Outdated College Path 01:28 Hannah's Journey: From College to Career Freedom 04:15 The Pressure to Conform: College as the Only Option 10:10 The Financial Burden: Student Loans and Their Impact 21:19 Changing Job Market: The Shift Away from Degrees 36:36 Strategic Career Planning 42:25 Navigating Career Choices 52:13 Alternative Pathways to Success

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding.

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Think your teen is using weed because of peer pressure? Think again. In this powerful episode, Dr. Cam sits down with Dr. Jessica Willoughby and Dr. Stacey Hust from the WSU Media Adolescent Cannabis (MAC) Lab to unpack the real reasons behind rising teen cannabis use?and what parents can actually do about it.

Backed by groundbreaking research, this episode explores how savvy marketing, social media influence, and misleading packaging?not just peer dynamics?are shaping teen decisions. If you've ever felt unsure about how to talk to your teen about weed, you're not alone. This episode gives you the insights, tools, and language to have real, meaningful conversations without losing the connection.

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00:00 Understanding Teen Cannabis Use 03:06 The Impact of Cannabis on the Adolescent Brain 07:30 Navigating Conversations with Teens 12:15 Harm Reduction Strategies for Parents 19:53 The Role of Marketing in Teen Cannabis Use 25:17 Addressing the Challenges of Edibles 30:29 Ethical Dilemmas in Parenting and Cannabis 32:28 Starting Early: Conversations About Cannabis

Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is your go-to podcast for real-world parenting strategies backed by psychology, neuroscience, and a whole lot of empathy. Hosted by adolescent psychologist Dr. Cam Caswell, each episode delivers practical tips and honest conversations that help you better understand your teen?and yourself. Whether you're facing eye rolls or emotional breakdowns, this show is here to help you parent smarter, not harder.

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In this must-listen episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, adolescent psychologist and parenting coach Dr. Cam Caswell sits down with writer and professor Nancy Reddy, author of The Good Mother Myth, to unpack the crushing weight of unrealistic parenting expectations.

Together, they explore how outdated beliefs about ?good? parenting are fueling unnecessary guilt and stress?especially for moms of teens. You?ll learn the difference between helpful guilt and harmful shame, how to let go of perfectionism, and how to reframe your role as your teen grows more independent.

Nancy also shares the liberating truth about asking for help and why showing vulnerability is one of the best lessons you can teach your teen.

This episode is both a sigh of relief and a wake-up call. If you're tired of feeling like you're not doing enough, listen in.

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00:00 The Pressure of Perfection in Motherhood 03:12 Navigating the Transition to Parenting Teens 06:05 Understanding and Overcoming Mom Guilt 09:01 The Myth of the Perfect Mother 12:03 Distinguishing Guilt from Accountability 14:48 Letting Go of Guilt and Embracing Trust 18:11 The Role of Community and Co-Parenting 21:22 Navigating New Motherhood and Guilt 24:38 The Role of Community in Parenting 26:10 Understanding Guilt in Parenting 30:09 The Importance of Asking for Help 33:11 Modeling Vulnerability for Our Children 38:34 Defining Values to Combat Guilt

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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Are you stuck in constant battles with your teen?no matter how many consequences you hand out? You're not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with renowned psychologist and TEDx speaker Dr. Paul Sunseri, author of Gentle Parenting Reimagined. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Sunseri offers parents a powerful shift: how to stay calm, set firm boundaries, and transform behavior?without yelling or giving in. If you?ve got a strong-willed or defiant teen, this episode will be a game-changer.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

What to do when consequences no longer work with your teen

How to set effective boundaries without yelling or power struggles

The difference between gentle parenting and permissiveness

How to tie privileges (like screen time) to responsibility

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

Shift from ?Fixing the Kid? to Changing the Dynamic: Teen defiance is often about the relationship, not just behavior. Focus on how you respond.

Speak Calmly and Clearly: Avoid emotional reactions. Use matter-of-fact requests to maintain authority without fueling conflict.

Use Privileges Strategically: Tie screen time and other privileges to daily responsibilities?then follow through consistently.

Expect Resistance, But Stay the Course: Change won?t happen overnight. Stay patient and consistent even when it?s tough.

Believe in Their Ability to Grow: Set high (yet compassionate) expectations. Let them fail and learn?it?s how resilience is built.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Gentle Parenting When to Lean Out Instead of Leaning In ? Psychology Today

Consequences Don?t Work With My Kid ? Psychology Today

Gentle Parenting Deserves Another Chance ? Today?s Parent

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Dr. Paul Sunseri

Website: myIFFT.org

Instagram: @dr_paul_challengingkids

YouTube: Dr. Paul Sunseri

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

Website: AskDrCam.com

Instagram: @DrCamCaswell

TikTok: @the.teen.translator

YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Understanding Defiance in Teens 05:13 The Bi-Directional Influence of Behavior 10:05 Common Mistakes Parents Make 18:10 Navigating Emotional Regulation 28:03 Strategies for Managing Household Responsibilities 30:36 The Autonomy Dilemma in Parenting 32:26 Effective Communication Strategies with Teens 34:20 Flexibility and Boundaries in Parenting 36:12 Motivation and Homework Challenges 39:00 Understanding Teen Resistance to Homework 42:31 Balancing Privileges and Responsibilities 45:41 Negotiating Homework and Screen Time 48:56 Navigating Homework Expectations 51:17 Establishing Behavioral Habits 54:36 Setting Realistic Parenting Goals 57:38 The Importance of Limits and Expectations 01:01:29 Building Resilience Through Challenges 01:05:33 Parenting Across Generations

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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When your teen falls in love for the first time?or goes through their first heartbreak?it can be emotional for everyone. You want to protect them, guide them, and maybe even stop them from getting hurt. But if you're not careful, your good intentions can push them away. In this episode, I?m joined by journalist, professor, and fellow mom Lisa A. Phillips, author of First Love: Guiding Teens Through Relationships and Heartbreak. Lisa shares powerful insight from her personal and professional journey helping teens?and parents?navigate the emotional rollercoaster of young love. If you?re wondering how to talk to your teen about dating, heartbreak, or those ?red flag? relationships without causing shutdown or secrecy, this conversation is a must-listen.

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00:00 Navigating Teen Relationships: A New Era 02:57 Understanding Parental Fears in Teen Dating 06:03 The Importance of Validating Teen Emotions 09:09 Setting Boundaries: When Teens Want to Date 11:55 Over-Enmeshment: Balancing Relationships and Independence 14:50 Building Self-Worth Beyond Romantic Attention 17:56 Handling Unfavorable Partners: A Delicate Approach 24:22 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Teens 27:33 Understanding Teen Relationships and Parental Influence 30:19 Conflict Resolution in Teen Relationships 33:19 Coping with Breakups: Supporting Teens in Pain 36:59 The Importance of Reflection and Growth 40:19 First Loves: Shaping Future Relationships

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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If setting boundaries with your teen feels like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall?you?re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with Matilda Gosling, social scientist and author of Teenagers: The Evidence Base, to break down the science behind boundary-setting that actually works. No more power struggles. No more guessing games. Just real, research-backed strategies to help you protect your teen and prepare them for the real world.

Matilda brings both the data and the empathy, helping parents understand where to draw the line, when to back off, and how to keep the relationship strong while doing it. If you?ve ever asked yourself, ?Am I being too strict? Too lenient???this episode is your answer.

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00:00 Understanding Teen Boundaries 02:59 The Importance of Independence 05:48 Defining Boundaries vs. Rules 09:04 Negotiating Boundaries with Teens 12:02 Common Mistakes Parents Make 15:02 The Role of Safetyism 18:08 Respecting Teen Privacy 20:56 Identifying Important Boundaries 23:46 Setting Parental Boundaries 27:06 The Importance of Modeling Behavior 29:57 Navigating Emotional Responses 32:49 Final Thoughts on Boundaries

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Dr. Cam sits down with three courageous moms?Heather, Lara, and Maria?who open up about the emotional rollercoaster of raising teens through tough issues like self-harm, emotional regulation struggles, vaping, and academic burnout. These women, all members of Dr. Cam?s Inner Circle, share what it was like before they found support, and how everything changed when they stopped trying to control their teens and started learning how to truly connect. If you?re feeling frustrated, scared, or unsure how to help your teen without pushing them away, this episode offers real hope and practical guidance from parents who?ve been there.

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The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together. #theteentranslator #drcam #parentingteensupport #reconnectwithyourteen

Worried about the impact your teen?s friends are having on them? You?re not alone?and it?s not as simple as ?good? or ?bad? peer pressure. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with peer influence expert Dr. Brett Laursen to unpack how friendships actually shape teen behavior (often for the better!) and how parents can stay influential without being controlling. Dr. Laursen, who has decades of research tracking teen friendships across multiple countries, shares surprising insights that can help you guide your teen through the tricky world of social dynamics, middle school transitions, and online influence. If you?ve ever wondered, "Am I losing my teen to their friends?" ? this conversation is a must-listen.

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00:00 Understanding Peer Pressure in Teens 03:01 The Dual Nature of Peer Influence 05:46 Navigating Friendships: The Parent's Dilemma 08:53 The Shift to Peer-Driven Social Structures 12:12 The Importance of Positive Relationships 15:10 Managing Friendships: When to Intervene 18:12 Supporting Kids Who Struggle to Make Friends 21:08 The Role of Online Influences 23:54 Building Trust and Communication with Teens 27:01 Humanizing Parental Relationships 29:55 Final Thoughts on Peer Influence and Parenting

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

#theteentranslator #drcamcaswell #teenpeerpressure #parentingteenfriendships

When you lose a child, everything changes. In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, we meet Kristen Schindler, a courageous mother who shares her journey through the devastating loss of her 21-year-old son, Gavin, to suicide. Kristin opens up about navigating grief while parenting her other children, how undiagnosed physical and mental health issues played a hidden role, and the steps she?s taken to find healing, hope, and purpose.

If you're a parent terrified of missing warning signs or struggling to support a grieving family, Kristen?s story reminds us that love alone can't shield our kids from life's hardest battles?and that healing, while messy, is possible. This conversation offers real tools, deep compassion, and hope for anyone touched by loss.

Kristen Schindler is a passionate advocate for suicide awareness, a mother of faith, and a living example of resilience. Through her story, she helps other parents navigate the unimaginable with grace, honesty, and strength.

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00:00 Navigating Grief: A Personal Journey 03:02 The Impact of Loss on Family Dynamics 06:04 Understanding Mental Health Challenges 08:58 The Role of Faith in Healing 11:59 The Complexity of Grief and Healing 15:00 Lessons Learned from Loss 18:14 The Importance of Open Communication 21:04 Finding Joy Amidst Grief 23:59 Empowering Parents in the Face of Loss 32:06 Navigating Grief and Loss 34:55 The Impact of Addiction on Families 37:04 Finding Purpose in Pain 39:54 The Importance of Community and Support 43:14 Transforming Grief into Empathy 48:00 Honoring Loved Ones Through Kindness 52:39 Lessons for Parents in Grief

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you?re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together. #theteentranslator #drcamcaswell #parentingteenswithdrcam

#grievingaparent #suicidelossawareness