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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 Together, they explore how outdated beliefs about “good” parenting are fueling unnecessary guilt and stress—especially for moms of teens.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. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How outdated “good mom” myths create toxic guilt for modern parents. The truth about your role in your teen's happiness (and why it's not what you think) Why modeling imperfection and asking for help makes you a better parent Practical tips to release shame, reclaim calm, and parent from your values 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Guilt ≠ Shame: Guilt can spark change, but shame keeps you stuck in self-blame Use a values check when guilt creeps in—what matters to your family, not to others Build a “friend family” of supportive adults to share the emotional and logistical load Ask for help—and watch how it gives your teen permission to do the same Focus on the relationship, not your performance. You're a parent, not a perfectionist  

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.  

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.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why teens hide their relationships—and how to keep the conversation open How to support your teen through their first heartbreak without minimizing their pain What to say when you're worried about who your teen is dating How sharing your relationship experiences can actually help your teen make better choices   5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Validation builds trust: When your teen opens up about a relationship, resist the urge to fix it. Just listen first. Judgment shuts teens down: Even one negative comment can drive their dating life underground. Ask, don't assume: “Dating” might just mean texting or walking to class together—so ask what it means to them. Help them reflect, not rebel: Instead of telling them who not to date, ask how that person makes them feel. Model real-life lessons: You don't have to be perfect—just honest. Your own dating history can be a powerful teaching tool.  

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. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why boundaries help teens feel safe, not smothered How to focus on the rules that really matter (and ditch the ones that don't) The difference between control and influence—and why one actually works How to set your own boundaries without feeling guilty or selfish 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Prioritize the big stuff: Health, safety, and emotional well-being come first. Let go of the small battles. Your boundaries matter too: You're allowed to have limits—and your teen needs to see them. Respect their privacy: Snooping leads to secrets. Trust builds openness. Explain, don't dictate: When teens understand the why, they're more likely to follow through. Mistakes are part of the process: Boundaries aren't about perfection—they're about growth.

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.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How to reconnect with your teen when communication has broken down Why letting go of control can strengthen your relationship with your teenager The impact of emotional regulation challenges on teen behavior—and how to respond What a supportive parenting community can do for your confidence and peace of mind   5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Letting go of control builds trust and makes space for connection with your teen Choosing one parenting value helps guide consistent, intentional responses Allowing natural consequences helps teens learn from experience without constant lecturing Empathetic listening without jumping in to fix builds emotional safety Having a parenting support group offers relief, encouragement, and real-life strategies  

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. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why peer pressure isn't always a bad thing and can actually drive positive behavior in teens How to stay relevant as a parent even when friends seem to have more influence What to do (and NOT do) if you're worried about your teen's friends How online and real-world friendships impact vulnerable teens differently 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Friendship first, influence second: Teens choose friends who are similar to them, not the other way around. Middle school changes everything: The shift from adult-centered to peer-centered social life demands a new parenting approach. Stay connected, don't compete: Your teen needs a supportive parent, not a rival for attention. Opportunities, not ultimatums: Help your teen find better friendships by fostering their interests, not forcing social changes. Humanize yourself: Teens respect advice more when they see you as a real person, not just an authority figure.

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. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why even the most attentive parents can't always predict or prevent teen suicide How hidden physical health issues (like undiagnosed heart problems) can impact mental health Why “grief masking” hurts more than it helps—and how to truly process loss How to create new family traditions that honor lost loved ones and foster healing 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS You can be a great parent and still face unimaginable loss: Kristen's story removes shame and blame from grief. Physical health affects mental health: Undiagnosed conditions can silently worsen depression and anxiety. Grief isn't linear or tidy: Healing doesn't follow a timeline—and that's normal. "Grief masking" backfires: Hiding your pain for others' comfort only deepens long-term wounds. Honoring loved ones through new traditions brings hope: Small acts of kindness can keep memories alive and help families heal together.

Send us a textDr. Cam joins us to discuss parenting teenagers and why efforts to control them often create more distance. She explains how control can undermine trust and why focusing on connection leads to better results.We discuss the difference between respect and obedience, and how letting teens say “no” builds confidence and self-trust. Jesper shares his shift from being a “parenting by volume” dad to being more present and connected, and how time made the biggest difference.Dr. Cam describes how many dads step back from parenting teens because they feel disconnected or uncertain about how to relate. She talks about why focusing on influence, not authority, helps parents stay close to their teens even in moments of conflict.We also talk about how small moments—like asking about your teen's interests instead of their grades—can rebuild connection when time is limited.

Ever feel like your kids are growing up in totally different households—even though they share the same last name and dinner table? Your oldest follows all the rules, your middle child avoids conflict like it's their full-time job, and your youngest? Total chaos with a side of charm. In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with Dr. Kelly Jameson, a therapist, speaker, and expert on birth order psychology and sibling dynamics, to decode what's really going on behind your kids' clashing personalities—and what to do when fairness feels impossible. If you've ever second-guessed how you parent each child (spoiler: you're not imagining it), this episode is packed with eye-opening truths and practical solutions.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How birth order shapes your teen's personality and behavior Why sibling rivalry is normal—and how to handle it without picking sides What “fair” parenting really looks like (and why it's not the same for every child) How to parent your firstborn, middle, and youngest without losing your mind 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Birth order isn't just theory—it deeply influences how each child behaves, connects, and competes Sibling rivalry often stems from a fight for limited parental attention—not bad behavior Fairness in parenting means meeting each child where they are developmentally, not treating them identically Older siblings shouldn't be forced to parent younger ones—it breeds resentment, not responsibility Creating rituals, one-on-one time, and shared experiences helps reduce tension and build sibling bonds

Tired of fighting over screen time with your teen?  Then this episode is for you. Dr. Cam sits down with digital wellness expert Nicole Rawson, founder of Screen Time Clinic, to tackle one of today's biggest parenting challenges: teen screen addiction.  Nicole shares why traditional limits don't work anymore, how to spot warning signs early, and what a real digital detox looks like (hint: it's not just unplugging the Wi-Fi).  If you're ready to take back control, reconnect with your teen, and restore peace in your home, don't miss this conversation. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How excessive screen time rewires your teen's brain and behavior Why some teens are more sensitive to screen addiction than others What actually works when a teen is addicted to their phone or gaming How to do a digital detox with your teen instead of against them   5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Complete digital detox is more effective than moderation for addicted teens Structure and planning are essential for a successful screen break Withdrawal is a red flag—not just “normal teen stuff” Parents must model healthy digital habits to help their teens reset Replacing screen time with meaningful, engaging activities is key to long-term success

In this compelling episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, host Dr. Cam interviews Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters and a renowned expert in gaming addiction recovery. Drawing from his own experience as a teen who once played video games for 16 hours a day, Cam shares invaluable insights that every parent needs to hear. This episode tackles the pressing concerns parents have about their teens' gaming habits and provides practical, actionable strategies to help foster a healthy relationship with gaming.    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Understanding the spectrum of gaming addiction and how it affects teens. Effective communication strategies to engage your teen about gaming. Practical tips for fostering a balanced relationship with gaming. The importance of family values in guiding discussions around gaming behavior.   5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Recognize Gaming Disorder: Understand the criteria defined by the World Health Organization to identify gaming addiction. Focus on Overall Functioning: Assess your teen's engagement in school, friendships, and family activities beyond just gaming hours. Create Safe Communication Spaces: Have important conversations outside the home or away from gaming devices to ensure openness. Educate Yourself on Games: Learn about the games your teen plays to set realistic expectations and boundaries. Facilitate Smooth Transitions: Allow your teen time to decompress after gaming before switching to other activities.  

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, college admissions coach Dyllen Nellis reveals the secret to crafting standout college applications—authentic storytelling. Forget obsessing over GPAs—top schools want students who can articulate their core values, intellectual curiosity, and unique experiences. Dyllen shares expert strategies to help your teen write compelling essays, develop passion projects, and stand out in a competitive admissions landscape—without parental hovering.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why authenticity matters more than perfect essays How to help your teen find their unique story The role of passion projects in top college applications The right way to support your teen—without taking over   5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Story Over Stats – Grades alone won't get your teen into top schools. Their story and values matter more. Authenticity Wins – Admissions officers can spot fake or forced narratives. Encourage honesty. Passion Projects Stand Out – Schools want students who create real impact through their interests. Curiosity is Key – Support your teen's genuine interests instead of pushing “impressive” activities. Guide, Don't Hover – Give your teen space to explore, make mistakes, and develop their own voice.   ❤️ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Don't keep it to yourself! Share this episode and leave a rating & review. Your support helps other parents find expert advice to help their teens thrive.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Free Masterclass: The Top School Admissions Formula Dyllen's Website: NextGen Admit   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Dyllen Nellis Instagram: @nextgenadmit YouTube: Dyllen Nellis TikTok: @nextgenadmit LinkedIn: Dyllen Nellis   CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell Website: AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell TikTok: @the.teen.translator YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam FULL TRANSCRIPT Dr. Cam (00:00.942) Hey parents, Dr. Cam here. College admissions are no joke, trust me. I'm right in the thick of it with my own teen and it is stressful. And if you're like most parents, you're probably think that the GPA and your test scores are the golden ticket to getting into the top school. But what if I told you they're not the most important things? In this episode, I'm joined by Dyllen Nellis, a college admissions coach and founder of NextGen Admin who helps students craft applications that make them stand out beyond just grades. After getting accepted to every single school she applied to, including Stanford, yes, parents, she now helps students around the world to do the same. So we're gonna talk about the number one thing that gives your teens a competitive edge. You wanna hear it? Keep listening, welcome Dylan.   Dyllen Nellis (00:52.595) Thank you for having me.   Dr. Cam (00:54.698) This is such a hot topic, especially now. I know right now my daughter's waiting back to hear back from school. She's hearing from schools and a lot of juniors are in that like frantic mode of, my gosh, grades, grades, grades, grades, grades, building my resume. Why are you telling us that's not the most important thing?   Dyllen Nellis (01:16.501) Well, I think people are so focused on grades, especially parents, you know, when putting a lot of pressure on their kids to do well in school. That's a very normal thing. And it is important, yes, to have good grades, but they are not the thing that's going to help you stand out at a top school, especially, you know, I know a lot of people are really excited about hopefully getting into a really competitive school. That's what I help people do. And what they have to understand is that the people applying to those schools will have those top grades and top test scores. Maybe not perfect, so you don't have to be ultra perfect in terms of grades and scores. the thing is, it's not going to be like, what's the difference between you and some other kid who has the same exact score? So the stats don't show the admissions officers who you are as a person or what you're going to contribute to their university. And that's what they want to know. So what I teach students is that their superpower is their story and it's their unique core values and how they can effectively articulate them in standout, powerful college essays.   Dr. Cam (02:40.396) Right? So now parents are going, okay, so how do I craft a great story for my teen? How do I make sure my teen has a great story? What do you say to that?   Dyllen Nellis (02:51.143) The first thing they need to do is understand who they are. A lot of students will think, okay, what do I write my college essay about? Let me just pick the worst thing that's ever happened to me and write about that. Or the parents will force something onto them and be like, well, you did that one leadership thing that one time, right? So shouldn't you write about that? I guess. And then a lot of times there's this, like, this force in a way that you try to contrive a narrative that doesn't quite express who they really are. And so that's why I say don't don't just start writing the essay, you have to do all of this work that comes beforehand. And so that work is first really sitting down and reflecting, reflecting on who you are, what makes you unique why do you do the things that you do? I think that's the most important part. Like I will get on a call with a student and they'll tell me they're interested in a certain major. And I'm like, okay, that's awesome. Why? Why are you interested in that? And they freeze and they have no idea what to tell me. And then sometimes they'll answer with like experiences that they had or clubs that they were in or things that they did. And I'm like, no, no, no, no, I'm not asking you what you did. I'm asking you like something much deeper, like what is it about this thing that makes you so excited, that makes you intellectually curious? So those are the questions we have to start asking. And that takes a lot of reflection that I think students at that age are not used to. They're not thinking about what are my values as a person? What's my identity?   Dr. Cam (04:42.606) They're trying to figure it out, they don't know yet.   Dyllen Nellis (04:45.873) Exactly. And especially like, it's really cool once they start to understand this, because when they see the patterns of like, all of my experiences in my life actually line up in a way that made me the way I am today. And that's super cool. And I help them identify those patterns and what the values are that like connect all of their experiences together. And then those values become the themes or their college essay. So that's something that I don't think is talked about enough, or like rarely at all, is that college essay should have a theme. Like every single essay needs to have a different theme and that theme is whatever the core value is or whatever the main lesson or you know, how their mindset shifted, how they grew. That is what the essay needs to focus on. So not entirely about a certain challenge that they went through or a certain experience. It's more about what they learned from it because those values and skills that they gained are the things that they are going to contribute to the university. So then the university is like, oh, that's how you're going to make me look good.   Dr. Cam (05:58.85) Right? I want to work backwards from this. So what you're saying is the essay and even the interviews, like my daughter has a lot of interviews, which I think is a similar thing, where they're asking her who she is, what she's passionate about, why she wants to go to that school. And the challenge that I'm seeing with a lot of the kids I work with is they don't know because a lot of them are going where they're supposed to be going and doing what they're doing because that's what they're told they should be doing. And that's what they, so they don't have an inner passion value, everything else. It's like the bottom line is cause my parents told me, right? So do you hear this? Do you see that answer?   Dyllen Nellis (06:31.146) Yes, and that's honestly the hardest part, like especially if they're a senior in high school, that's when things get really hard because we're trying to like pull from nothing, or not nothing, but like there's not much there. And of course, when I work with a student, I can only work with what is actually inherently there because I care a lot about telling authentic stories. So I think this is a really good point to mention, especially for parents of students who are younger, you know, like younger in high school, freshmen, sophomore year, it's important that they're doing things that they actually care about and that lights them up. Because yeah, as we see later down the line, if they don't have that like inner motivation or passion, then it's really hard to craft stories. I actually have an anecdote of this quite recently I worked with a student, she booked a call with me and she presented me her essay and I was like, okay, cool. Let's look at it. But I could tell something was off about the essay. was about like a leadership experience. But for some reason, the story wasn't quite, it didn't seem real to me in a lot of ways. And it didn't seem like we didn't get to those deeper core values as I've been mentioning. So I started asking her about it and suddenly she starts breaking down and crying in front of me and she's like, you know, I don't know like this wasn't a good experience at all for me. Actually, I didn't learn much and my parents just told me that I should write about this and I don't know what I should do. And I was just like, my gosh, it made me so sad. Honestly, I will say I don't think that students in that case are like a lost cause. We can revitalize it, we can fix it. And that's why it takes someone who can help them realize the amazing qualities that they do have, the amazing experiences that they have gone through. Because I don't think, you know, it's exclusive to people who've been high giving their whole life. Like, everybody has a story to tell, it just takes someone to help them realize that instead of forcing a narrative onto   Dr. Cam (08:58.658) We have this belief that we want to force a narrative that makes them sound really good and really high achieving and everything else. And I'm hearing parents already going, okay, so you're telling me my kid needs to do what they're really passionate about. Well, great. They're passionate about playing on their games all day or scrolling TikTok. That's all they're passionate about. So what do I do with that?   Dyllen Nellis (09:27.657) I think that's really interesting if like, instead of maybe shutting down those interests, get curious, get curious about them. So especially with the TikTok one, I'd be like, what kinds of videos are you watching on TikTok? Because I know me, I will get really interesting. I don't know, people get such neat interests on TikTok. And like I would just the other day, I was like learning about manifesting and quantum leaps or whatever and how that relates to quantum physics. Like that was coming up on my feed and I was like, that's so interesting. So I started going down a rabbit hole on that. So your kid might actually be interested in these very niche things that are coming up on their feeds. And I would get curious about that, know, ask them, have conversations, just to learn a little bit more about what's going on in their head? What are the topics that they're thinking about? What are the questions that they have in the world? I think that's a great one. Pursue the questions. What are you thinking of? What are you curious about? What problems do you care about? Our generation is a lot more interested in social issues and mental health. So lean into those things. Does your kid really care about that? All of those things can, you can find some rich insights from there.   Dr. Cam (10:58.124) Right, and I'm gonna take this Dylan and just kind of re-word what I heard to make sure I got this right. I'm hearing rather than fighting with your teen going, you should not be doing this, which you love, because that's not gonna look good and that's a waste of your time. You should want to do this and be doing this because this is gonna look better and this looks like you're being more productive. But when we do that, we're now pushing kids into something that they don't want to be doing. So when they have to talk about it passionately and their interests and what they love, they're like, I don't, I had to do it. So we really want to lean in. And when we lean in and you're right, a lot of kids discover things through TikTok and through other, and I share this too, like my daughter's really into Broadway and she follows all these Broadway stars and gets them, watch them prepare behind the scenes, she knows what like seats, how many seats they sold and what they're doing. And I don't know any of them, like all then sales and all that. Like she knows all this information and all this detail about the business that she learned through TikTok. And it's building and building and that's where she's going for school. That's what she wants to focus on because she so loves it. Right? So I think that that is such a great inlet into what they love.   Dyllen Nellis (12:15.615) Yeah, you nailed it. You nailed it at summarizing that. I also think like, this is not to say like, don't, you know, help them do things that are going to look good. I would just say do so in a way that is still nurturing their interests. You know, so if a kid is really interested in, I don't know, physics, for example, great. What kind of research opportunities can we get for that kid? Like what kind of summer programs exist? Maybe they can start a physics club like, you know, help them learn the things that they are already interested in learning.   Dr. Cam (12:57.526) Yeah, and I want to reiterate it's help not do.   Dyllen Nellis (13:02.389) Yes, my gosh, yes.   Dr. Cam (13:05.637) That's one of the things I know I'm working with a group of kids who are amazing and they're doing projects. And some of the projects you can tell the kids are doing and some of the projects you can tell are 100 % the parents. And you know, you know when it's the parents, because you're like, I'm sorry, there's no way, no matter how brilliant your kid is, that they're coming up with something that takes a college PhD to be able to do, right? What do you say to parents who are like, I want to make sure my teen is competitive and stands out, but I don't think on their own they are competitive and stand out that way.   Dyllen Nellis (13:47.967) Ooh, okay. That's a good question. think, well, first understand that like growth is possible. We can, we can work on it. We can make them more competitive and more positioned to stand out in application season. So I would recommend if, they're earlier in high school, then it's a lot about extracurricular development. Things that really stand out are research, research opportunities. If you can work on your own research project, like independently led, that's awesome. Or work with a university and that takes a lot of like cold emailing usually. That looks awesome too. I know those things are also more challenging to acquire. Another thing I would highly recommend is a passion project as you kind of just mentioned, projects, right? Like projects are great and let your kid like tinker around and fail, you know, trial and error, play around, like explore their interests with projects and projects that especially relate to their interests. Number one, it's great if it can relate to their intended major because that helps them create a more cohesive application.   Dr. Cam (15:08.685) Yeah.   Dyllen Nellis (15:13.043) But projects that also solve problems. I know I mentioned earlier, like having questions, being curious. What are you curious about in the world? What are the problems that exist? What are the problems that you care about? And then create a project to try to solve it or work on it, you know? And so colleges want to see why not that you're not just that you are pursuing your intellectual interests, but that you're also trying to make an impact. Impact is so important to colleges and if you've been able to help your school community or your city or your entire country or internationally like those things look amazing and so just lean into how you can create positive change in the world because that's honestly what we need right now and universities are looking for students who are going to be change makers.   Dr. Cam (16:06.05) Right. And it doesn't have to be big. Like, we don't have to go change the world. I think it's really little things. And as I said, the kids that I'm working with, it's the focus obviously is mental health. That's what my whole thing is. And they're going into their school or their community and doing a small, either a report or a cookie bake sale or something to bring awareness to mental health in their schools because that's something that they just, they want to do. Is that what you're talking about? Doing things like that?   Dyllen Nellis (16:37.589) Yes, I think absolutely start small. Like don't, I know even get so overwhelmed and it will really freak you out. Like I'm speaking from experience, you know, when I was in high school, it's like, oh God, I have to create some like humongous thing. I don't know how to do any of that. Start small. You don't have to make an empire in one day. So it could start off with like making a club at your school. That works. I would recommend taking it further than bake sales though. just cause you want to make sure that this is something that creates real impact and can stand out. So, you know, whether that's like an educational program and then you're teaching in. Like I had a student who really leaned into robotics and she taught these classes in robotics to middle schoolers and she took it to farmers markets and displayed her robots and they had so many outreach efforts and she went to a conference and like chatted with all these other people to get signups for this other program that they put on. So as you can see there, she was able to help so many students in her community and at large. So yeah, as much as you can scale your impact, but you don't need to be at the finish line from the start, like starting small.   Dr. Cam (17:57.59) Right. Now let me ask you Dylan, how involved should parents get into this? Because I think when kids are already, they're struggling with grades and parents are already very involved in trying to get their kids just to get good grades, right? And now they're going, okay, do I have to make sure I'm still on them about their grades? And now do I need to be on them about getting this passion project done?   Dyllen Nellis (18:22.547) Yeah, I feel like also the language of on them feels so harsh.   Dr. Cam (18:27.448) Thank you. Please address that. I would like for you to address that because I did that on purpose.   Dyllen Nellis (18:34.221) well on them feels like you're hovering over them and like breathing on them, which doesn't feel good to the student and it doesn't make them want to like do the things that, I don't know. It makes them self-conscious also. Like I can, I can even just close my eyes and like step into that of like being with the student with the parent being like, you know, staring at me hovering over my whatever. So it doesn't feel good. It makes me feel like I can't make mistakes. It makes I'm literally just channeling right now. Like, what does this make me feel? It? Yeah, it makes me feel like I can't make mistakes. It makes me feel like I'm going to like for every decision that I have, I'm going to get faced with like a million, you know, have you thought about this? What about that? What about that? Like, well, here's the reality of that situation. So   Dr. Cam (19:11.788) Good, I want you to be. That was my goal. I love it.   Dyllen Nellis (19:33.651) For me, I feel like it would make it harder for me to dream big, honestly, because I feel like I'd be faced with a lot of backlash or objections before I even got started. But I need to just try things and fail at them in order to discover that for myself. Plus, like, those are where the experiences come, you know, like you get experience and then those experiences, guess what, can be the content for the college essay. Just saying.   Dr. Cam (20:01.102) Correct. So even the failure makes a better essay when it's their authentic not succeeding at it, then succeeding at it, but their parents made them, did it for them, right? Okay. So the other thing now, how can parents best support their kids? First of all, if their kids are interested in doing this first, and then we're going to talk about if they're not. If their kids are like driven and they want to get into Stanford, they want to get into Yale, they want to look good, they want to do a passion project, how do we support them in that?   Dyllen Nellis (20:41.533) Yeah, I think you should support your kid, first of all. I know we just said, don't be hovering over them, don't be on to them. But I think parents should absolutely still be part of the process. And it's wonderful when they are. I am grateful for the support that my parents gave me throughout high school. because my dad, for example, found Girls Who Code, that program, and showed it. Introduced that opportunity to me and I was like, yeah, I'm gonna apply to that and I did and it was awesome and I only knew about it because he had done some research online about that. So that's awesome. I would recommend just nurture their intellectual curiosity, lean into the things that they're already interested in and yeah, if you want to like look up opportunities online, find things that might interest them, that's great. And then you present them to your student.   And then if they want to do it, you can take that next step. Right, right, exactly. Yeah, and then I think another important thing is for parents to understand a little bit more about the college application process and how it works. And that's a big problem is that parents are giving all this advice or not even advice, but like telling kids to do things in a certain way because they think that they know how the college application process works when I don't know if it's entirely true. Like they might know some of the   Dr. Cam (22:12.174) So what are some big, big misconceptions parents have?   Dyllen Nellis (22:16.19) Well, that's like the story thing that I was mentioning, but like they understand that a college essay needs to have a good narrative. And yes, that's true, right? But that doesn't mean that you like fabricate certain parts of the narrative to make it sound like a narrative because when I read those essays, I've read thousands and thousands of college essays. If I read one of those, I will know in an instant like, this is not what actually happened. I need to talk to the student. Or maybe it did happen, but like not in that way, or they didn't actually think or feel those feelings that is written on the college essay. So I'll often talk to the kid and then find out what the truth was. And I'm like, my God, let's write about that. That's actually so much more interesting. I helped them outline a whole new essay that's still on the same topic. It's still telling essentially the same story, but now it's true. It's authentic and it rings and it sounds great. I have an example of when my dad, at one point, I was writing my college essay for the UCs, the University of California schools, and we needed a turning point. It was like I was having this in the essay. It's like I was experiencing this problem and I needed inspiration to like take action. And he recommended me, right?   And then I walked outside and stood underneath my big tree and the expansive like branches, the branches like inspire me to like expand my thinking. And I literally like wrote part of that in that essay. And now I look back and I'm like, this is the cheesiest thing I ever wrote. Thank God I didn't use that specific line in my essay to Stanford because I actually did use that same essay for Stanford, but I had to cut it down and I cut out that part and I made it better. But yeah, that's a great example of like, okay, if I read that, I would roll my eyes. I'm like, you did not stand under a tree and all of a sudden, like you decided to expand your thinking. What?   Dr. Cam (24:24.065) Sounds very poetic. Not true. Yeah. So the messiness is good. We can have messiness.   Dyllen Nellis (24:43.047) It depends. would recommend... I don't know. It's more about... I wouldn't say like having messiness.   Dr. Cam (24:51.798) Not messiness in writing, but messiness in story. Like the story doesn't have to be a perfect story or can it be a messy situation.   Dyllen Nellis (25:01.269) It doesn't have to be entirely linear and like, here's a bow tied around it like and then everything was solved. Everything was fixed. I think a lot of students think that they have to get there by the end of the essay. I'm like, just be real. What like, okay, if you're still experiencing whatever problem that was introduced in the beginning, you don't have to say, everything is solved. My life is perfect. But like, here's what I'm working on. Here's the lessons that I'm learning. Here's how I have started to take action in my life or improve my life in certain ways. Great. Like if you're on that journey, you've taken steps, then that's great. Yeah. I would be careful with the word messy though. I feel like I want to be very...   Dr. Cam (25:48.29) Okay, I appreciate that. What you said is what I was thinking of just like real, but yeah, I guess when my life is real, I think messy, but that's my life. So let me ask you this. If you have a kid and you're like, they're smart, I know they have what it takes to get into the school, but they're just not motivated to do this. What do you recommend parents do in those situations?   Dyllen Nellis (26:15.975) if they're not motivated to about the college application process or.   Dr. Cam (26:21.432) Well, just about like doing a passion project or doing something or like exploring that situation where it's gonna have this great story. Or I talk to kids too, or like, I'm just boring. I've had kids that I've worked with who are struggling, and I mean, in a mental health capacity, but this comes up because that's what's stressing them out, right? And they're like, I don't know what's right, I'm boring. Like there's nothing exciting, or I'm not motivated to do all this stuff.   So how do parents address that in your mind?   Dyllen Nellis (26:53.235) Yeah. First of all, they're not boring. And I've had people tell me that too. And I'm like, no, no, no, no, you just haven't figured out what makes you unique yet. And let's figure that out. I can help you do that in an hour. Yeah. In terms of like motivating students, I think the most important thing is for them to understand why, why we want them to do this in the first place and what are the benefits of it. Right. Instead of just   Dr. Cam (27:01.42) Yeah. It's fun to do that.    Dyllen Nellis (27:22.163) You have to do this because it looks good to colleges. It's okay. A passion project I think is so awesome. First of all, because you get to learn more about the thing that you're interested in. You got to feel a sense of purpose, which is huge. You're like getting to do something that matters and really investing your all into it. And this is something that is self led. You get to be the leader in this. Like it's not a school assignment you have creative freedom, that's awesome. You're going to learn so many things along the way. So many things like once again, through the trial and error and failures, like those things are going to help you develop skills and lessons in life that you're going to use for the rest of your life. They're going to benefit you in so many other ways beyond college applications. And then it'll look good to colleges for your extracurriculars list. And then also because you have all of these new experiences that are not conventional, right? Because this is a project that you started. Not every other kid is doing this. This gives you such great content for your college essays. You know, if you want to focus in one of your essays on this passion project, but more specifically what you went throug how your mindset changed and how you grew as a person. That's so awesome. So if a student understands that and sees like all of the opportunities that can come from pursuing a passion project like that, then I think they'll be more motivated to want to take action.   Dr. Cam (29:04.172) And we can't make them motivated to do it. We can give them all that information and feed that, but if they're not motivated at all, what do you say to that?   Dyllen Nellis (29:20.469) Oh, I think I know where you're trying to take me, but you can, you can... Oh, really? Okay. Well, here's what I think. If you're like, my kid needs to get into a top school in order to be successful in life, then that is not true. They do not have to go to Stanford. They do not have to go to Harvard, you know, like...   Dr. Cam (29:23.914) I'm not going to take you anywhere. I'm just asking because I know there's a lot of kids that are not motivated at all.   Dyllen Nellis (29:49.841) they can get really great education and be so successful in their lives no matter where they go to college. So not everyone has to achieve at the same level, you know, and if that's just not like met for your kid, then that's fine. That's literally totally fine. So they don't have to get into a top school. So you don't need to force that onto them. If you know your kid would do better at a different type of school, great.   You know, there's like so much great education out there. And, I, I honestly will say I've learned the most, not from college. I know I went to Stanford. I learned some great things there, but, you know, I started my entire business and company and like everything that I know about how to run a business. I learned online because I was just like, let me go on YouTube and, you know, here's another rabbit hole. And then I learned from online business owners. Like these are things that college couldn't really teach me.   Dr. Cam (30:52.588) Yeah. And thank you for that. You kind of are right. That's kind of where I was trying to get you at. But I think the key is like listening to this. If you have a child or a teen who really personally themselves want to get into these schools and they really do or trying everything they can, this is a great piece of information that you can share with them. The story, the passion project, the essay are really core to differentiating themselves. If you have a kid that does not want to do this, even though you want them to do it, we can't force them and push them to do that. And that's okay. There's a lot of other ways that they can go about and find their path in life. Is that correct? Great. Okay. So I want to hear from you. How were your parents and what did your parents, because you're still so young,   Dyllen Nellis (31:41.737) Yeah, absolutely.   Dr. Cam (31:50.55) What did your parents do that you found were the most supportive and helped you the most when you were driven for your own success?   Dyllen Nellis (31:50.943) My parents were great, first of all. I really appreciate all the things that they've done and how they helped me throughout my education. They never really, yeah, they didn't really force anything on me in high school. It's funny, I was just so high achieving and I put pressure on myself and that was just a me thing and I, yeah, it's kind of funny. But like I said, my dad found certain opportunities for me by searching online. I think he was proactive in understanding that you even, not had to, but it would look great if you did do a project, right? And so I didn't know that at all. And nobody at my school was talking about that. Like none of the kids were talking about that. Like nobody, no one was like. No one was very understanding of the college application process at my high school. Like that wasn't the thing. And so he introduced those ideas to me. I said, just just being exposed to those ideas or knowing that that is something, right? Like then I was interested in taking those steps. And if I had an idea, we would work on it, we would discuss it, we would brainstorm it together that was wonderful and if there were any resources that my parents thought that I would benefit from or people who they knew then they could introduce me. So that's yeah that's like a great thing. And then on my essays my parents definitely looked at my essays and helped me edit them as I mentioned before I don't think that they're perfect but that's okay.   Dr. Cam (33:48.814) You can take some of their suggestions and not take some of their suggestions.   Dyllen Nellis (33:54.011) Yes. And I also understand that some students may not want to share their essays with their parents. I think that is totally fine too. Because sometimes students are writing about really personal things. Sometimes it is about the relationship with their parents. Yeah. So I am really grateful for how my parents helped me with that. So it's just like, yeah. And any way that they can support providing resource doing research themselves or like presenting ideas, talking with me about certain ideas, that's all helpful.   Dr. Cam (34:31.352) Yeah, I love that part of it. It's fun to do the brainstorming and just kind of throwing ideas around and then watching them go, watching them take it and go. And that's it's so cool. So Dylan, how do people find you if they want your support in this?   Dyllen Nellis (34:47.793) Yes, you can visit nextgenadmit.com. That's my website. It has everything, all of my programs, all my services, all of that. I'm actually open to working with private clients now for sophomores and juniors in high school. So if that's something you're interested in, then you can book a free call with me on my website as well. And I do want to offer everyone here my free masterclass. I have a full hour long master class where I talk about the top school admissions formula. That's what I call it. And so I'll break down like these very specific parts that it takes to get into a top school. And that's super valuable. You'll get a lot of insight from that. So you can visit nextgenadmit.com slash master class and register for free.   Dr. Cam (35:37.43) Right. I have a feeling a lot of my listeners are going to be jumping over to that because I know we've got, we've got a lot of high achieving kids. So thank you so much, Dylan. What is the one thing that you want people to walk away with from this conversation?   Dyllen Nellis (35:54.047) Ooh, it's that competitive colleges admit students who can effectively articulate their core values, their intellectual curiosity, and their potential to succeed at their institution. That's what these colleges want. And so don't force a fake narrative. You want to tell an authentic story. Because if you're not telling an authentic story, you're telling a cliche one.   Dr. Cam (36:19.362) Yeah, I love that. That is so important. Dylan, thank you so much for jumping on. This was great. Very helpful. Very inspiring.   Dyllen Nellis (36:25.247) Thank you.   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. #CollegeAdmissions #ParentingTeens #AuthenticStorytelling

Is your teen struggling in school, but you're hitting roadblocks trying to get them the support they need? The IEP (Individualized Education Program) process can be overwhelming—especially for minority parents facing additional challenges. In this episode, I sit down with Maria Davis-Pierre, a licensed mental health counselor, autism advocate, and founder of Autism in Black. Maria shares her personal journey navigating the special education system for her neurodivergent children and exposes the hidden biases that often prevent Black and minority children from getting the right diagnosis and accommodations. She also provides practical strategies for parents to advocate effectively, empower their teens, and navigate the IEP process with confidence.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The biggest mistakes parents make when advocating for their child's IEP—and how to avoid them Why Black and minority children are often mislabeled as behavioral problems instead of receiving proper support How to involve your teen in their IEP process and teach them self-advocacy skills The hidden biases in school support systems that every parent should know about 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Know Your Rights – Understanding the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is crucial for effective advocacy. Cultural Bias Exists – Many minority children are misdiagnosed or overlooked, making advocacy even more critical. Empower Your Teen – Teens who participate in their own IEP process develop stronger self-advocacy skills for the future. Leverage Their Strengths – Connecting accommodations to your teen's interests can make learning more engaging. Give Yourself Grace – The IEP process is challenging, but you are your child's best advocate.  

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In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Dr. Cam sits down with Heather Hester, founder of Chrysalis Mama and host of the "Just Breathe" podcast, to discuss how she turned her son Connor's coming out at 16 into a mission to support parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Heather shares her personal journey and the crucial lessons she's learned, offering insight on how to navigate your own emotions, avoid common pitfalls, and create a safe, loving space for your teen. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why your teen is already sure of their identity by the time they come out—and what that means for you as a parent. The #1 question you should never ask your LGBTQ+ teen (and what you should ask instead). How to support your teen through their coming out journey without unintentionally causing harm. Why your teen's social media activity isn't "influencing" their identity, but helping them find community. Why it's important to process your own emotions with trusted friends or professionals, rather than with your teen. Meet Heather Hester Heather Hester is the founder of Chrysalis Mama, guiding parents, communities, and professionals to understand, empower, and embrace their LGBTQ+ teens from a clear and compassionate place.  She is also the creator/host of the Top 1% podcast Just Breathe: Parenting your LGBTQ Teen and the author of Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen. Heather believes in being authentic and embracing the messiness. Married to the funniest guy she's ever known and the mother of four extraordinary kids (two of whom are LGBTQ) and one sassy mini bernedoodle, Heather believes in being authentic and embracing the messiness. You can almost always find her with a cup coffee nearby whether she's at her computer, on her yoga mat, or listening to her favorite music. Connect with Heather Website:  https://chrysalismama.com Instagram @chrysalismama TikTok: @chrysalismama   Connect with Dr. Cam Website:  AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell Tik Tok: @the.teen.translator Resources Mentioned in This Episode Podcast: "Just Breathe, Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen" (available on all podcast platforms) PFLAG: https://pflag.org/ Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ GLAAD: https://glaad.org/ Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes. Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! ABOUT THE SHOW The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cam and Jamie Edelbrock dive into the raw realities of parenting, from navigating a child's anxiety and depression to battling parental guilt. Jamie shares her personal journey of advocacy, trust, and letting go, revealing the power of connection over control.  Learn how to balance guidance with independence, prioritize your own well-being, and create a safe space for your child to be their authentic self. This is the conversation every parent needs to hear!  MEET JAMIE EDELBROCK Jamie Edelbrock is an award-winning author, speaker, and passionate advocate for children's mental health. A homeschool mom, she uses her personal and professional experiences to empower parents and caregivers. Her books, including Tangled Up and Be the Sparkle, offer insight and encouragement for families navigating mental health challenges. Jamie's writings have been featured on RedTri.com, Parentology.com, ParentingHealthy.com, Swaay.com, and many more. CONNECT WITH JAMIE Website: jamieedelbrock.com/ Instagram: @tangledupbook/   CONNECT WITH DR. CAM Website:  AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell    ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator  

Struggling with co-parenting conflicts? Dr. Cam joins parenting coaches Kyle and Sarah Wester to explore how open communication, personal accountability, and aligning parenting goals can transform family dynamics. With relatable stories and actionable insights, they reveal how to overcome friction, model positive behaviors, and build stronger connections. Start creating a healthier, united parenting team today!   Key Takeaways ➡️ Parents often struggle to align their parenting styles, leading to conflict. ➡️ Communication is key in resolving parenting disagreements. ➡️ Understanding each other's backgrounds can help mitigate conflicts. ➡️ Openness to change is essential for effective co-parenting. ➡️ Setting clear goals for parenting can guide family dynamics. ➡️ Children often feel responsible for their parents' conflicts. ➡️ Recognizing personal triggers can help parents respond better. ➡️ Modeling behavior is more impactful than verbal instruction. ➡️ Empowerment comes from taking responsibility for one's parenting style.   "What kind of parent do I want to be?"   Meet The Westers Kyle is a licensed professional counselor and Parenting Coach. He was an elementary school counselor with for 7 yrs. He has worked with children for over 20 years. He and his wife, Sara, love being parents to three amazing kids ranging from 8-15 yrs old. Together they started a counseling/coaching business called Art of Raising Humans 10 yrs ago. They also produce and host a weekly podcast entitled “The Art of Raising Humans”. In the podcast they discuss their journey as parents, the skills they use in their parenting, and how raising kids has transformed them into better humans. They have done numerous trainings for schools and faith-based communities. They are passionate about helping parents shift their paradigm away from fear and shame, and equipping them with the skills and tools they need to teach and raise children that are respectful, kind, courageous and self-controlled.   Connect with The Westers Website Artofraisinghumans.com Facebook: @artofraisinghumans Instagram: @artofraisinghumans YouTube: @artofraisinghumans   Connect with Dr. Cam Website:  AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell YouTube: @ParentingTeensWithDrCam  Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube   Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT Track With Your Teen?: askdrcam.com/parentassessment1 FREE WORKBOOK: Parenting Together: artofraisinghumans.com/together    Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator

In Episode 145, Kyle and Sara, LPC's, connect with Dr. Cam Caswell a.k.a. “The Teen Translator”. As an adolescent psychologist and parent of a teen, she knows the struggles of navigating those tough years firsthand. As a private practitioner, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author, she offers hope and practical strategies to help parents unlock their teen's confidence and resilience, build deeper, stronger connections with them, and foster a positive home environment. In this conversation, she shares the #1 thing teens need from their parents and how to understand what they are actually thinking and feeling. This episode is for parents of teens, parents with kids soon to be teens, and parents that have been dreading those teen years. Dr. Cam's perspective helps parents see these crucial years with more hope and joy.Get our video courses at https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com.View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/what-is-going-on-in-the-mind-of-a-teenager-an-interview-with-doctor-cam-caswellVisit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey.Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comThe Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

Have you ever tried talking politics with your teen, only for it to spiral into a heated argument—or leave you wondering, “Where did they even get these ideas?!” It's frustrating when their opinions feel so different from your own, and you worry they might be heading down the wrong path. But, no matter how hard you try to talk reason into them, nothing seems to get through. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone—I hear this from parents all the time. So, what can you do?

Hey parents! Are you ready to unlock the secrets to building your teen's confidence? In today's episode, we're diving deep into how to help your teen tackle challenges with a strong sense of self—whether they're facing struggles at home or feeling the pressure at school. We've got a special guest, Kristi Simons, a former teacher turned teen life coach, who's on a mission to equip teens with the life skills she wished she had growing up—skills that build true confidence and resilience. If you've been looking for ways to help your teen not only survive, but thrive, this episode is for you! So, settle in and get ready for some real, actionable advice on how to empower your teen to face the world with confidence.   Connect with Kristi Website: kristisimonscoaching.com Instagram: @confidentteenteacher   Connect with Dr. Cam Website:  AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell Tik Tok: @the.teen.translator   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.   #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator

Parenting a neurodiverse teen can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to. In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, a mom of neurodiverse kids turned parenting coach, to tackle the big questions and share real solutions for families navigating ADHD, autism, and beyond.

Friendships among teen girls can be as beautiful as they are complicated. In this episode, Dr. Fiona Giglione dives deep into the ups and downs of these relationships, shedding light on the challenges teen girls face—like peer pressure, loneliness, and relational aggression—and what parents can do to help. ✅ Understand the dynamics of teen friendships and why they can feel so intense ✅ Learn how to foster open communication so your daughter feels safe coming to you ✅ Discover practical ways to empower her to build healthy, lasting relationships ✅ Explore how to navigate the ever-changing 'seasons' of friendships ✅ Gain insights into the impact of technology on social interactions If you've ever worried about your daughter feeling left out, pressured, or hurt by her peers, this episode is packed with insights to help you support her with confidence and clarity. Don't miss these invaluable strategies for helping your teen thrive socially!   Meet Dr. Ghiglione: Dr. Fiona Ghiglione is an Assistant Professor, educator, researcher, and founder of Mothering Girls. With a PhD in Psychology and Mindfulness from the University of Sydney, she has over 20 years of experience helping preteens and parents thrive. Fiona specializes in preventative education, coaching girls on friendships, self-confidence, and social media, while supporting expat families and teen mental health. She also leads workshops for parents, providing tools to navigate the preteen years with confidence and empathy. Her mission is to challenge the fear-based mindset around raising girls, empowering them with compassion and evidence-based strategies.   Free PDF https://www.motheringgirls.com/shop/p/10-mindful-practices-for-preteens 20 Euro off mentoring for a session - need to email first at fiona@motheringgirls.com   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator

Adolescence often brings significant changes in behavior. Heightened emotions during this time can lead to outbursts or dramatic reactions, which may alarm parents unaccustomed to such intensity. This shift can leave parents feeling confused, frustrated, and even fearful. Joining us today is the insightful Leslie Cohen-Rubury, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 39 years of experience supporting families, couples, individuals, and children. Leslie is the creator of the podcast Is My Child A Monster?, where she helps parents navigate the often rocky waters of parenting teens. In this episode, Leslie will share effective strategies for addressing our teens' "monstrous" emotions.   Key Takeaways ➡️ Parents often feel guilty and ashamed about their child's behavior. ➡️ Intense emotions in teens can seem illogical to parents. ➡️ Understanding the biological and social factors influencing a child's emotions is crucial. ➡️ Parents should recognize when their child is in 'emotion mind.' ➡️ Validation can help de-escalate intense situations with teens. ➡️ It's important for parents to witness their child's discomfort without trying to fix it immediately. ➡️ Offering skills to children should be done without pressure; let them choose when to use them. ➡️ Building a strong parent-child connection can reduce conflict. ➡️ Post-conflict discussions should focus on solutions, not blame. ➡️ Parenting requires learning and practice; it's not instinctual.    Meet Leslie Leslie Cohen-Rubury is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with 39 years of experience working with families, couples, individuals and children. With both a Master in Social Work and Special Education, Leslie's private practice in Connecticut offers ongoing parenting groups, workshops and lectures in the community. Leslie's work is based on her intensive training in evidenced based therapies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, ACT and trauma treatment (DBT-PE and CPT).  She is passionately committed to helping people develop a new perspective and new skills to enhance their emotional well-being and mental health. Expanding her ability to share resources, skills, and tools, Leslie launched “Is My Child A Monster?” A Parenting Therapy Podcast, where real parents and caregivers share their trials and tribulations in anonymized therapy sessions recorded live. Connect with Leslie: Facebook: @/lesliecohenrubury Instagram: @lesliecohenrubury YouTube: @lesliecohenrubury TikTok: @lesliecohenrubury   Connect with Dr. Cam Website:  AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell Tik Tok: @the.teen.translator     ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator

In today's episode, where we're diving into The Secret to Resolving Conflict with renowned conflict resolution expert, Hesha Abrams. Hesha is an internationally acclaimed attorney and mediator, known for her success in resolving high-profile cases with some of the world's biggest companies, including Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Pepsi. She's also the author of the popular new book Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension. Hesha is going to share some practical, easy-to-use techniques to defuse tension and resolve conflict—not just with our teens, but with anyone.   Key Takeaways ➡️ Parenting is the hardest job, requiring grace and patience. ➡️ Conflict often stems from power dynamics; understanding this is key. ➡️ Teaching children to handle big feelings is essential. ➡️ Practical techniques can help diffuse tension in conflicts. ➡️ Validation is a powerful tool in conflict resolution. ➡️ Offering a 'do-over' can help repair interactions. ➡️ Modeling good behavior is crucial for teaching children. ➡️ Compassion and understanding are vital in parenting. ➡️ Redirecting destructive behavior requires early intervention. ➡️ It's important to acknowledge that perfection is unattainable in parenting    Connect with Hesha Website: www.holdingthecalm.com Facebook: @HeshaAbramsHoldingTheCalm Instagram: @holdingthecalmbook   Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT Track With Your Teen? BOOK: Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension     ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator   Connect with Dr. Cam Website:  AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell Tik Tok: @the.teen.translator

Parents, let's face it—parenting teens can be emotionally and mentally exhausting.We're constantly juggling their moods, challenges, and the pressure of guiding them through some of the most difficult years of their lives. The weight of always trying to say the right thing, keep the peace, and manage our own stress can leave us feeling drained and overwhelmed. How do we support our teens without burning out? That's why I've invited Heather Chauvin to join us today. Heather is a leadership coach who helps successful women break free from the overwhelm and live, work, and parent with courage and authenticity. She's been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Real Simple Magazine, and she's here today to share strategies to help us lighten the emotional load, manage stress, and stay grounded—so we can show up for our teens without losing ourselves in the process.   Key Takeaways ➡️ Parenting teens can be emotionally exhausting and overwhelming.  ➡️ Self-identity is crucial; we are more than just parents. ➡️ Perfectionism is a coping strategy, not a personality trait. ➡️ Taking care of oneself is essential for effective parenting. ➡️ Curiosity and observation are key in understanding teen behavior. ➡️ Energetic time management can help alleviate overwhelm. ➡️ Creating a healthy parent-child dynamic requires mutual respect. ➡️ Emotional intelligence is vital in navigating parenting challenges. ➡️ Self-respect influences how we are treated by our children. ➡️ Viewing parenting as personal growth can transform the experience. Meet Heather Heather Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ‘successful' women courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms.  Heather started her career as a social worker helping adults understand children's behavior. But it wasn't until 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnosis pushed her to take a deeper stand for change, uncovering how cultural expectations sabotage our dreams. She has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Real Simple Magazine, Mind Body Green, Google, and more.  When Heather isn't working, you will find her living out what she teaches which may include kayaking Alaska, snowboarding, hiking, or anything else that challenges what she believes is possible for herself (and inviting her children along the journey). Life is full of opportunities. It's time to feel alive. Connect with Heather: Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Website   Connect with Dr. Cam: Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator

Are your teens overwhelmed by today's chaotic news cycle? Do you wonder how to help them separate fact from opinion in a world full of bias? Today, we've got Carl Azuz—former CNN 10 anchor and now creator of The WORLD From A to Z—here to share how we can teach our teens media literacy, civil discourse, and critical thinking. Carl explains the importance of teaching teens to digest news through a nonpartisan lens, fostering compassion, and encouraging critical thinking at home and in schools. Perfect for parents and educators, you'll learn how to engage teens in thoughtful conversations about the world around them.   Key Takeaways:  Teach teens to seek information from multiple sources and perspectives to avoid bias and develop critical thinking skills. Engage in open conversations with teens, modeling respectful behavior and encouraging them to form their own opinions. Highlight solutions and positive stories to alleviate anxiety caused by negative news. Expose teens to a variety of news topics and perspectives to widen their perspectives and foster tolerance and understanding.   Meet Carl Azuz Carl Azuz is the host and executive producer of The World from A to Z, a non-partisan news show that streams daily at WorldAtoZ.org and at YouTube.com/@TheWorldAtoZ. The program covers current and historic events from across the globe, and it's ‘pun'ctuated by Carl's signature wordplay and personable delivery. Prior to The World from A to Z, Carl served 15 years as the anchor of CNN Student News/CNN 10, and he's worked as a media literacy ambassador for the Poynter Institute and a reporter for Sonlight homeschool curriculum. When he's not writing and producing news and puns, Carl can be found at the gym, in church, on the mountain bike trail, or watching Classical Hollywood Cinema. Connect with Carl: Website | X   Connect with Dr. Cam: Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT Track With Your Teen?   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator  

In this episode we dive into a topic that couldn't be more crucial: your teen's mental health. As parents, we all want our kids to thrive emotionally, but knowing how to support them can sometimes feel overwhelming. game-changer to have proven strategies at your fingertips to help them through the tough times?  Dr. Cam is joined by Marc Fussell, the founder of Take 2 Minutes, a platform that's all about boosting mental wellness through the science of positive psychology. Marc shares actionable techniques that you can start using right away.     Key Takeaways ➡️ Teens' mental health is a crucial topic, and parents often feel overwhelmed in knowing how to support their teens. ➡️ Take Two Minutes is a platform that focuses on boosting mental wellness through positive psychology. ➡️ Tools and techniques for supporting teens' mental health include gratitude journaling, grounding exercises, and breathing techniques. ➡️ Patience, kindness, and love are essential in supporting teens' mental health.   Meet Mark Fussell MARC S. FUSSELL founded the non-profit Take 2 Minutes, a platform designed to enhance mental wellness through positive psychology. With over 25 years of experience in IT, Marc's entrepreneurial spirit and passion for improving mental health have led to creating a suite of tools that leverage daily positive messages, gratitude journaling, meditations, breathing exercises, a grounding exercise, a gratitude challenge, sleep audio, dream journaling, and more to foster happiness and well- being. Marc's journey into positive psychology was inspired by a commitment to support his son's mental health, evolving into a mission to spread positivity to a broader audience. Connect with Mark Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube   Connect with Dr. Cam Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube    Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT Track With Your Teen? Use coupon code "DRCAM" for 20% off Take2Minutes platform.   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator

The thought of your teen making a life-altering mistake because of alcohol is terrifying. We know that underage drinking can lead to devastating consequences, from impaired driving accidents to the dangerous combination of alcohol with other drugs. But here's the thing—these tragedies are entirely preventable. To help us navigate this tough topic, I'm joined by Stacey D. Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Stacey is going to share how we, as parents, can address this fear, take action, and keep our teens safe from the dangers of drinking.   Key Takeaways ➡️ Underage drinking and impaired driving are still major issues with devastating consequences. ➡️ Parents play a crucial role in preventing underage drinking and impaired driving by having open and ongoing conversations with their children. ➡️ Providing information and resources to children helps them make informed decisions and understand the dangers of alcohol and substance use. ➡️ Parents should model responsible behavior and seek help if their child is struggling with substance use. Meet Today's Guest: Stacey D. Stewart Stacey D. Stewart is the CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).  For more than 25 years, Stacey has served in purpose-driven roles including President and CEO of the Fannie Mae Foundation, U.S. President and Executive Vice President for Community Impact Leadership and Learning at United Way Worldwide (UWW), and most recently the President and CEO of March of Dimes. Stewart is a graduate of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan where she earned an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Georgetown University and holds numerous honorary degrees. She has been a director on more than 40 non-profit boards, nationally, and in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.  Stewart also serves on the boards of Hologic, Inc., a medical technology company focused on women's health and PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, a residential real estate investment trust.  Stacey is a mother to two college-age daughters and resides in Bethesda, MD with her husband. Connect with Stacey Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | YouTube | TikTok   Meet Your Host: Dr. Cam Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, a.k.a. "The Teen Translator," gets it! As an Adolescent Psychologist & parent of a teen, she knows the struggles of navigating those tough years firsthand. As a private practitioner, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author, she offers hope and practical strategies to help parents unlock their teen's confidence & resilience, build deeper, stronger connections with them, and foster a positive home environment. Listen to her podcast, "Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam," and follow her in Instagram @drcamcaswell for actionable advice. Connect with Dr. Cam Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube   Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT Track With Your Teen? MADD's digital Power of Parents handbook Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes. Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator #TeenSafety #UnderageDrinkingPrevention #MADD #TalkAboutAlcohol #ParentingSupport

Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, a.k.a. "The Teen Translator," gets it! As an Adolescent Psychologist & parent of a teen, she knows the struggles of navigating those tough years firsthand. As a private practitioner, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author, she offers hope and practical strategies to help parents unlock their teen's confidence & resilience, build deeper, stronger connections with them, and foster a positive home environment. 

If you're like most parents, motivating your teen to get anything done can feel like an uphill battle. But what if you could turn their procrastination into productivity, their disinterest into engagement, and their resistance into genuine enthusiasm? That's exactly what we're uncovering today. I'm excited to welcome Dr. David Yeager, a psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin, whose groundbreaking research with experts like Carol Dweck and Angela Duckworth is changing the way we understand teen motivation. In his latest book, 10 TO 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, Dr. Yeager reveals powerful insights, and he's here to share some of the most game-changing strategies with us. Get ready to transform your approach to motivating your teen!   Key Takeaways ➡️ Discover why your teen's brain isn't flawed—it's just wired differently, and that difference holds the key to unlocking their potential. ➡️ Learn how to speak your teen's language by tapping into what truly matters to them, transforming resistance into motivation. ➡️ Find out how simple do-overs and honest communication can turn conflicts into opportunities for deeper connection and growth. Meet Dr. Yeager David Yeager, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the cofounder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. He is best known for his research conducted with Carol Dweck, Angela Duckworth, and Greg Walton on short but powerful interventions that influence adolescent behaviors such as motivation, engagement, healthy eating, bullying, stress, mental health, and more. His recent book is 10 TO 25, the Science of Motivating Young People, out now. Connect with Dr. Yeager: Website    Connect with Dr. Cam Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube   Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT Track With Your Teen? 10 TO 25: The Science of Motivating Young People    Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.   #ParentingPodcast  #ParentingTeens #TeenMotivation #TeenBrain #TeenDevelopment #ParentingTips #ParentingAdvice #PositiveParenting #TeenCommunication #ParentingStrategies #RaisingTeens #ParentingChallenges #TeenSupport #MotivatingTeens #TeenEngagement #PodcastForParents

If you're finding it tough to connect with your strong-willed teenager and every conversation feels like a battle, you're definitely not alone. In this episode, we're tackling "3 Ways to Motivate Strong-Willed Teenagers." I'm excited to be joined by a game-changing expert in this field, Kirk Martin. Kirk is the founder of CelebrateCalm.com and the host of the Calm Parenting Podcast. He's mastered the art of turning defiance and power struggles into calm, productive conversations. In this episode, he shares practical strategies to help you not only get your teens to listen but also build a close, trusting relationship with them. Don't miss out—these tips could be a game-changer for your family!   Key Takeaways ➡️ Building a close, trusting connection with teenagers is crucial for motivating them. ➡️ Parents should focus on changing themselves rather than trying to change their teenagers. ➡️ Bonding over shared interests and asking teenagers to teach you something can strengthen the parent-teen relationship. ➡️ Releasing teenagers from parental expectations can empower them to be their authentic selves. Build a strong bond with your strong-willed teenager ➡️ Provide opportunities for them to use their natural gifts and talents ➡️ Find mentors and accountability partners outside of the family ➡️ Normalize the challenges of the teenage years ➡️ Understand that behavior is often a reaction to the environment   Meet Kirk Martin CelebrateCalm.com Founder and Calm Parenting Podcast host Kirk Martin has shown almost 1,000,000 parents how to stop the yelling, defiance, and power struggles with the most strong-willed children. Kirk is known for very practical strategies and scripts delivered with humor and compassion. Learn how to get your kids to listen while building a close, trusting relationship. Connect with Kirk Website | Instagram | Facebook   Connect with Dr. Cam Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube   Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT Track With Your Teen? Calm Parenting Podcast   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator #ParentingTips #TeenMotivation #StrongWilledTeens  #CalmParenting #PositiveParenting #TeenParenting #ParentingAdvice #BuildingTrust #TeenDevelopment

As the new school year approaches, prepping your tween for success is more important than ever. Today, we're diving into some of the biggest challenges parents face: balancing academic pressures, navigating social dynamics, and setting up accountability for their academic success.   Our special guest, JoAnn Schauf, is here to provide her expert insights. JoAnn, often called the parent whisperer, recently published her book Loving the Alien: How to Parent Your Tween. She founded Your Tween and You to support, empower, and inspire parents through these challenging years. JoAnn shares valuable tips and actionable advice to ensure your tween has their best school year yet!   Key Takeaways ➡️ Collaboration and open communication between parents and tweens/teens is crucial for success. ➡️ Allowing tweens/teens to have a voice in setting goals and expectations promotes intrinsic motivation. ➡️ Focusing on a child's strengths and interests is more important than solely focusing on grades. ➡️ Parents should foster ownership and problem-solving skills in their tweens/teens. ➡️ Parents should avoid excessive monitoring and instead focus on building trust and independence.   Meet JoAnn Schauf  JoAnn Schauf is thrilled to be our guest today and equally thrilled that her book, Loving the Alien, How to Parent Your Tween, was just published! Because adolescence is challenging for parents and their children, she founded Your Tween and You to support, empower, and inspire parents.  As she speaks, coaches, and writes in her blog, The Tween Times, JoAnn delivers unique parenting tools, skills, and strategies so parents and their tweens can thrive together.  She holds a Master's Degree in counseling and is called the parent whisper.   Connect with JoAnn Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn   Connect with Dr. Cam Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube   Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT Track With Your Teen? 20% discount for new coaching clients through September 15, 2024 at YourTweenandYou.com     Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator #backtoschool

Episode Summary Turning 18 is a milestone that brings a whirlwind of emotions for both parents and teens. As a parent, I know the challenge of loosening my grip while my teen dreams of complete independence. In this insightful episode, I'm joined by Joanna Lilley, a renowned Therapeutic Consultant and Wellness Gap Consultant who specializes in guiding young adults through this critical transition. Joanna shares valuable tips on navigating this phase, addressing my concerns about my teen's readiness for adult responsibilities. Together, we explore how to strike the perfect balance between support and freedom, ensuring a smooth and successful transition into adulthood.    Key Takeaways ➡️ Gradually teach teens skills and responsibilities to prepare them for adulthood ➡️ Model the behavior you want to see in your teens ➡️ Create opportunities for teens to practice independence ➡️ Let go and trust that your teens will figure things out ➡️ Have open conversations with teens about expectations   Meet Joanna Lilley Joanna Lilley is a Therapeutic Consultant and Wellness Gap Consultant working with young adults only. She specializes in helping students and their families navigate finding resources at any transition point during young adulthood. Joanna proactively supports young adults with a mental health history who may be deferring to take a gap year, or reactively providing support if the young adult launches and unravels. Regardless, Joanna thoroughly enjoys working alongside the young adult to help them select a path for their future and get unstuck. Joanna is also a podcast host for the Success is Subjective podcast. Connect with Joanna Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube   Connect with Dr. Cam Website | Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube       Resources Mentioned in This Episode  FREE QUIZ: Are You on the RIGHT TRACK With Your Teen?  Success Is Subjective Podcast   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.    #ParentingTeens  #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #TeenMentalHealth   #MentalHealthAwareness #drcamcaswell #theteentranslator

Ever feel completely drained, like there's nothing left in the tank for you (or your kids!), but the idea of "me-time" triggers guilt?  You're not alone! A whopping 80% of moms wrestle with this!   But what if we could ditch the guilt and find peace and joy in motherhood? That's exactly what we're tackling today! I'm joined by Ali Flynn, the mastermind behind Hang in There, Mama! Ali understands the unique challenges of raising teens. We get into real, actionable tips to help you ditch the guilt and carve out moments to recharge, even with your crazy schedule. Because guess what? A happy, healthy YOU means a happier, healthier family. Key Takeaways Moms often feel alone and not good enough in their motherhood journey, but it's important to know that they are not alone and that other moms are struggling too. Guilt in motherhood comes from societal expectations of perfection, but it's important to recognize that it's unrealistic and to let go of the need to compare oneself to others. Self-care and self-love are crucial for moms to feel fulfilled and to model healthy behavior for their children. Finding moments of quiet and decompressing through deep breathing and taking walks can be simple yet effective ways to prioritize self-care. Prioritize self-care and engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Let go of excessive worrying and trust in your child's capabilities. Reflect on your parenting approach and find ways to evolve and support your child's growth. Seek support from other moms and share experiences to feel less alone. Meet Ali Flynn Ali Flynn, the creator of Hang in There, Mama and certified English and Special Education teacher is excited to share with you the joys and hardships of raising teens with an open heart, honesty, and some tears. She is a mom to four daughters who offers daily encouragement and support to moms while keeping it real and letting them know they are not alone on their motherhood journey.  Connect with Ali Facebook | Instagram    Connect with Dr. Cam Instagram     Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE Guide: Dr. Cam's 10 Pro Tips for Raising Teens Hang in There, Mama 6-WEEK HARDCOVER GRATITUDE JOURNAL for MOMS RAISING TWEENS, TEENS and YOUNG ADULTS!: Daily Affirmations & Reflections to Fuel Your Soul CLICK TO BUY   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.   ABOUT THE SHOW: The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without the Drama. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an adolescent psychologist specializing in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for building a closer relationship with your teen & finding joy amidst the challenges Whether you're an experienced parent looking to enhance your teenager's mental well-being and strengthen your connection, or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.  

Ready to explore the power of relationships and connectedness in fostering mental health in education? That's precisely what we're unpacking in this episode with our esteemed guests, Charle Peck and Dr. Cam, co-authors of the new book, The Thriving School Community. We delve into their journey of understanding why mental health issues persist in schools despite the implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs. Their insights from extensive research and experiences led them to establish this life-changing approach.Navigating the complex maze of relationships in an education setup, we highlight these connections' crucial role in student well-being. Hear from Charle and Cam on the importance of reaching out to isolated students, reintegrating them into the school culture, and how stress prevention can significantly reduce extreme cases. We also discuss the role of tangible connections between teachers, parents, and students to foster trust and security. In our final segment, we discuss teen social media use and the role of technology in forming relationships. Listen in as we stress the importance of providing teenagers with a safe space to explore new ideas and concepts and how their book, "Improving School Mental Health, The Thriving School Community Solution," is instrumental in promoting a healthy school environment. Charle and Dr. Cam share their knowledge and experience in creating safe spaces for teenagers to grow and thrive, underlining the power of relationships, connectedness, and the pivotal role of social plasticity in shaping educators' mental health. Tune in to this enlightening journey and learn about cultivating a thriving school community!EPISODE RESOURCES:Connect with Dr. Cam on X and Charle on X.Visit their Website and check out the Thriving School Book Study.

In this episode we tackle a topic that often leaves parents feeling frustrated and helpless: communication with teenagers. Did you know that according to a recent survey, 78% of parents report feeling like they're constantly struggling to communicate effectively with their teenagers? And it's no wonder. Teenagers are going through a period of immense physical and emotional change, and they're trying to figure out who they are and where they fit in the world. This can make it difficult for them to open up to their parents, even about things that are important to them. So, how can we, as parents, encourage open and honest communication with our teenagers? Today, we're joined by Ruth Klien, author of Conscious Connection and founder of the nonprofit Universal Mom, to discuss strategies for overcoming communication breakdowns with our teens. The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without Losing Your Mind. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an acclaimed adolescent psychologist with over two decades of experience empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for raising healthy, resilient teenagers.  Whether you're a seasoned parent seeking to enhance your parenting skills or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device or listen LIVE in my Private Facebook Group.

Many immigrant parents face the challenge of maintaining the traditions and expectations rooted in their upbringing while simultaneously adapting to the culture their teenagers are learning to navigate. This cultural dissonance frequently results in communication gaps, misunderstandings, and the potential for intergenerational trauma. Recognizing the need to address these challenges, Dr. Cam invited Amy Yip, a Somatic Life Transformation and Mental Fitness coach, to guide us in recognizing and healing from our intergenerational wounds. Amy helps us strike a delicate balance between respecting our heritage while embracing the ever-changing and, at times, overwhelming culture of today in order to create a more harmonious family dynamic.   The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without Losing Your Mind. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an acclaimed adolescent psychologist with over two decades of experience empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for raising healthy, resilient teenagers. Whether you're a seasoned parent seeking to enhance your parenting skills or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode Setting the Foundations Workbook: Begin Reconnecting with Your Parents. A beginners guide to start engaging with your own parents in deeper, more meaningful conversations FREE Guide: Dr. Cam's 10 Pro Tips for Raising Teens   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device or listen LIVE in my Private Facebook Group.

If you're concerned that your teen is struggling with addiction, whether it's technology, substances, or behavior, this episode is for you.   Dr. Cam is joined by the renowned Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Gayani DeSilva. Dr. DeSilva is not only a leading expert in the field, but she's also the author of two highly acclaimed books: "A Psychiatrist's Guide: Helping Parents Reach Their Depressed Tween" and "A Psychiatrist's Guide: Stop Teen Addiction Before It Starts." Together, they navigate the intricate terrain of teen addiction, and most importantly, uncover proactive steps that parents can take to protect their teenagers from this widespread threat. The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without Losing Your Mind. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an acclaimed adolescent psychologist with over two decades of experience empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In each episode, she partners with a guest expert to deliver invaluable insights and practical advice for raising healthy, resilient teenagers. Whether you're a seasoned parent seeking to enhance your parenting skills or a newcomer to the world of adolescence, this podcast is a must-listen.     Resources Mentioned in This Episode A Psychiatrist's Guide: Stop Teen Addiction Before It Starts A Psychiatrist's Guide: Helping Parents Reach Their Depressed Tween FREE Guide: Dr. Cam's 10 Pro Tips for Raising Teens   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device or listen LIVE in my Private Facebook Group.

In this episode, we turn the spotlight on a critical issue that demands our attention: Teen suicide. The latest stats are a stark wake-up call, revealing that it's the second leading cause of death among adolescents aged 10 to 24 in the United States. This underscores the urgent need for effective prevention and support. Joining us is Suzie Bartel, the visionary founder of the Ryan Bartel Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to providing proactive programs for teens and parents. Suzie enlightens us about the two vital factors that make a real difference in raising happy and resilient teens. Together, we're on a mission to prevent other families from enduring the pain associated with teen suicide.     The 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam' Podcast: Your Guide to Navigating Adolescence Without Losing Your Mind. Hosted by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, an acclaimed adolescent psychologist with 20+ years of experience in empowering parents and nurturing teen development. In every episode she is joined by a guest expert to help parents overcome the challenges and celebrate the joys of raising teens.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode The FORT: A community space where teens  Article: Acceptance Is a Gift That Gives Back FREE Guide: Dr. Cam's 10 Pro Tips for Raising Teens   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would appreciate the guidance and encouragement, please take a quick moment to rate and review. Reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. Review on iTunes.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device or listen LIVE in my Private Facebook Group.

In today's episode, Dr. Cam shares gold nuggets on how to support your teen's mental health. She says, "When we give ownership, that means ownership to fail. Ownership means you are going to be able to figure this out. I believe in you. This isn't leaving them high and dry. This is saying I believe you. I'm here to support you. If you want my support or help, I'm here." Reach out to Dr. Cam: Thrivingschool.orgCheri Dotterer: cheridotterer.com ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we delve into the world of parenting with Dr. Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, Ph.D., the “teen translator.” As an adolescent psychologist and family success coach, Dr. Cam specializes in helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through her PRIME Parenting Method. In this podcast, we explore the importance of understanding the impact of childhood experiences on our development, and how this affects our parenting style. Dr. Cam shares her expertise on effective communication, connection, and understanding to help parents navigate the challenging journey of parenting their teenagers. Her fun and interactive approach empowers parents to work with their teen's wiring rather than against it, boosting their development of a positive, healthy sense of self. Tune in to gain insights and practical tips that will leave you feeling hopeful, supported, and motivated for change. ************* LINKS & RESOURCES ************* Learn how to heal and overcome childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, ptsd, cptsd, higher ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues and illness. Learn tools that therapists, trauma coaches, mindset leaders, neuroscientists, and researchers use to help people heal and recover from mental health problems. Discover real and practical advice and guidance for how to understand and overcome childhood trauma, abuse, and narc abuse mental trauma. Heal your body and mind, stop limiting beliefs, end self-sabotage, and become the HERO of your own story.  Join our FREE COMMUNITY as a member of the Unbroken Nation: https://www.thinkunbrokenacademy.com/share/AEGok414shubQSzq?utm_source=manual  Download the first three chapters of the Award-Winning Book Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma: https://book.thinkunbroken.com/   Join the Think Unbroken Trauma Transformation Course: https://coaching.thinkunbroken.com/  @Michael Unbroken: https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken/  Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelunbroken  Learn more at https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com  Listen more about Dr. Cameron at: https://www.askdrcam.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will play the interview with DR. CAM. CAMERON (DR. CAM) CASWELL, the “teen translator,” and an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, and co-creator of Thriving School Community, will join us to discuss her work with "helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding", as well as her newest release, "Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving Community School Solution". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the podcast Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam and Parenting Teens Power Hour, TEDx speaker, and the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. ​ For over two decades, she has been helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Framework. She works with parents, teens, and families through both private and group coaching. Dr. Cam received her doctorate in Developmental Psychology from George Mason University, where she was mentored by Dr. Susanne Denham and recognized for her superb teaching as a professor of Adolescent Psychology. Additionally, Dr. Cam is a Certified Professional Success Coach (CPSC), has served as a high school youth leader for over 10 years, and is co-founder and clinical lead of the Thriving School Community, an organization that cultivates a culture of well-being in middle and high schools. Dr. Cam also developed the “I Am Enough” Teen Workshop in collaboration with Ofosu Jones-Quartey for the Ryan Bartel Foundation. This popular 12-week workshop helps teens develop resiliency, mindfulness, self-management, self-esteem, and self-awareness. Dr. Cam speaks around the world to inspire, encourage, and educate parents and educators on teen development and communication. She talks regularly at schools, national organizations, conferences, and on podcasts. After her presentation at the Nysmith School for the Gifted, the coordinator described it as, “The best Parent Education event the school has ever had.” She has also been featured as a parenting expert on television, NPR, the TEDx stage, and in publications including Grown & Flown and HerMoney. Dr. Cam uses her fun, interactive style to unpack frustrating adolescent behavior and empowers her clients and audiences to work with their teen's wiring rather than against it—boosting the development of a positive, healthy sense of self rather than unwittingly eroding it. Parents leave her sessions feeling hopeful, supported, and motivated for change. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk!" www.askdrcam.com www.thrivingschool.org/tscbook

Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will play the interview with DR. CAM. CAMERON (DR. CAM) CASWELL, the “teen translator,” and an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, and co-creator of Thriving School Community, will join us to discuss her work with "helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding", as well as her newest release, "Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving Community School Solution". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the podcast Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam and Parenting Teens Power Hour, TEDx speaker, and the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. ​ For over two decades, she has been helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Framework. She works with parents, teens, and families through both private and group coaching. Dr. Cam received her doctorate in Developmental Psychology from George Mason University, where she was mentored by Dr. Susanne Denham and recognized for her superb teaching as a professor of Adolescent Psychology. Additionally, Dr. Cam is a Certified Professional Success Coach (CPSC), has served as a high school youth leader for over 10 years, and is co-founder and clinical lead of the Thriving School Community, an organization that cultivates a culture of well-being in middle and high schools. Dr. Cam also developed the “I Am Enough” Teen Workshop in collaboration with Ofosu Jones-Quartey for the Ryan Bartel Foundation. This popular 12-week workshop helps teens develop resiliency, mindfulness, self-management, self-esteem, and self-awareness. Dr. Cam speaks around the world to inspire, encourage, and educate parents and educators on teen development and communication. She talks regularly at schools, national organizations, conferences, and on podcasts. After her presentation at the Nysmith School for the Gifted, the coordinator described it as, “The best Parent Education event the school has ever had.” She has also been featured as a parenting expert on television, NPR, the TEDx stage, and in publications including Grown & Flown and HerMoney. Dr. Cam uses her fun, interactive style to unpack frustrating adolescent behavior and empowers her clients and audiences to work with their teen's wiring rather than against it—boosting the development of a positive, healthy sense of self rather than unwittingly eroding it. Parents leave her sessions feeling hopeful, supported, and motivated for change. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk!" www.askdrcam.com www.thrivingschool.org/tscbook

Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma. Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into solving youth mental health problems stemming from our schools. She is the co-author of Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution and a global keynote speaker delivering powerful messages of hope to educators. Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, and co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve student, staff, and parent well-being. For over two decades, she has been helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding. Dr. Cam is a TEDx speaker, host of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast, co-creator of the “I Am Enough” teen 12-week workshop, author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition, and co-author of Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk!  In this episode, we discuss:  The incredible ways these ladies have blended their voices to serve schools and communities to focus on mental health  How their individual passions and backgrounds continue to help their work become more excellent And their passionate purpose to continue to use their own voices as well as activate others' to help realize healthier schools can be a reality  Connect with Charle and Dr. Cameron: Dr. Cam on Twitter Dr. Cam on IG Dr. Cam on Facebook Charle's email  Charle's website Dr. Cam's website Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah's Podcast Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help amplify more women and reach more who need their messages by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

CAMERON (DR. CAM) CASWELL, the “teen translator,” and an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, and co-creator of Thriving School Community, will join us to discuss her work with "helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding", as well as her newest release, "Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving Community School Solution". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the podcast Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam and Parenting Teens Power Hour, TEDx speaker, and the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. ​ For over two decades, she has been helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Framework. She works with parents, teens, and families through both private and group coaching. Dr. Cam received her doctorate in Developmental Psychology from George Mason University, where she was mentored by Dr. Susanne Denham and recognized for her superb teaching as a professor of Adolescent Psychology. Additionally, Dr. Cam is a Certified Professional Success Coach (CPSC), has served as a high school youth leader for over 10 years, and is co-founder and clinical lead of the Thriving School Community, an organization that cultivates a culture of well-being in middle and high schools. Dr. Cam also developed the “I Am Enough” Teen Workshop in collaboration with Ofosu Jones-Quartey for the Ryan Bartel Foundation. This popular 12-week workshop helps teens develop resiliency, mindfulness, self-management, self-esteem, and self-awareness. Dr. Cam speaks around the world to inspire, encourage, and educate parents and educators on teen development and communication. She talks regularly at schools, national organizations, conferences, and on podcasts. After her presentation at the Nysmith School for the Gifted, the coordinator described it as, “The best Parent Education event the school has ever had.” She has also been featured as a parenting expert on television, NPR, the TEDx stage, and in publications including Grown & Flown and HerMoney. Dr. Cam uses her fun, interactive style to unpack frustrating adolescent behavior and empowers her clients and audiences to work with their teen's wiring rather than against it—boosting the development of a positive, healthy sense of self rather than unwittingly eroding it. Parents leave her sessions feeling hopeful, supported, and motivated for change. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk!" www.askdrcam.com www.thrivingschool.org/tscbook

CAMERON (DR. CAM) CASWELL, the “teen translator,” and an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, and co-creator of Thriving School Community, will join us to discuss her work with "helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding", as well as her newest release, "Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving Community School Solution". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the podcast Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam and Parenting Teens Power Hour, TEDx speaker, and the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. ​ For over two decades, she has been helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Framework. She works with parents, teens, and families through both private and group coaching. Dr. Cam received her doctorate in Developmental Psychology from George Mason University, where she was mentored by Dr. Susanne Denham and recognized for her superb teaching as a professor of Adolescent Psychology. Additionally, Dr. Cam is a Certified Professional Success Coach (CPSC), has served as a high school youth leader for over 10 years, and is co-founder and clinical lead of the Thriving School Community, an organization that cultivates a culture of well-being in middle and high schools. Dr. Cam also developed the “I Am Enough” Teen Workshop in collaboration with Ofosu Jones-Quartey for the Ryan Bartel Foundation. This popular 12-week workshop helps teens develop resiliency, mindfulness, self-management, self-esteem, and self-awareness. Dr. Cam speaks around the world to inspire, encourage, and educate parents and educators on teen development and communication. She talks regularly at schools, national organizations, conferences, and on podcasts. After her presentation at the Nysmith School for the Gifted, the coordinator described it as, “The best Parent Education event the school has ever had.” She has also been featured as a parenting expert on television, NPR, the TEDx stage, and in publications including Grown & Flown and HerMoney. Dr. Cam uses her fun, interactive style to unpack frustrating adolescent behavior and empowers her clients and audiences to work with their teen's wiring rather than against it—boosting the development of a positive, healthy sense of self rather than unwittingly eroding it. Parents leave her sessions feeling hopeful, supported, and motivated for change. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk!" www.askdrcam.com www.thrivingschool.org/tscbook

For more information, visit https://drcam.ck.page/top10tipsDr. Cam's Bio:Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast and Parenting Teens Power Hour, and is the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. For over a decade, she has been teaching moms how to be C.A.L.M parents in order to build strong, positive relationships with their teens.In her fun, interactive style, Dr. Cam unpacks frustrating adolescent behavior and empowers parents to work with their teen's wiring rather than against it. Her goal is to change the trajectory of mental health through deeper family connection.Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk!https://www.askdrcam.com/

In this episode, I am joined by my amazing friend, Dr. Cameron, and we talk about parenting your kids and yourself. Dr. Cam and I met a few weeks ago in Dallas; I spoke at the adventure reach; it does speak off, peach off, competition, and community thing vibe. I believe these little things that happen to us in our childhood that become embedded while we are in this place of Developmental processes end up being the things that set the baseline for who we become. Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, Ph.D., the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist and family success coach who specializes in helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Method. Dr. Cam hosts the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast and Parenting Teens Power Hour. She's also created a series of online parenting courses including, “How to Have a Peaceful, Positive Relationship with Your Teen.”  Dr. Cam uses her fun, interactive style to unpack frustrating adolescent behavior and empowers her clients and audiences to work with their teen's wiring rather than against it—boosting the development of a positive, healthy sense of self rather than unwittingly eroding it. Parents leave her sessions feeling hopeful, supported, and motivated for change. Need help with your teenager? And want to know more about how can help you and your teen survive anxiety, depression, disconnect, or much more? Watch Out and Listen Now! Learn more about Dr. Cam, visit: https://www.askdrcam.com/ Get a Paperback copy of Think Unbroken Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma for FREE at: https://book.thinkunbroken.com/ Learn more about Coaching Program: https://coaching.thinkunbroken.com/ Learn more about at: https://www.ThinkUnbrokenPodcast.com

In this episode, I am joined by my amazing friend, Dr. Cameron, and we talk about parenting your kids and yourself. Dr. Cam and I met a few weeks ago in Dallas; I spoke at the adventure reach; it does speak off, peach off, competition, and community thing vibe. I believe these little things that happen to us in our childhood that become embedded while we are in this place of Developmental processes end up being the things that set the baseline for who we become. Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, Ph.D., the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist and family success coach who specializes in helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Method. Dr. Cam hosts the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast and Parenting Teens Power Hour. She's also created a series of online parenting courses including, “How to Have a Peaceful, Positive Relationship with Your Teen.”  Dr. Cam uses her fun, interactive style to unpack frustrating adolescent behavior and empowers her clients and audiences to work with their teen's wiring rather than against it—boosting the development of a positive, healthy sense of self rather than unwittingly eroding it. Parents leave her sessions feeling hopeful, supported, and motivated for change. Need help with your teenager? And want to know more about how can help you and your teen survive anxiety, depression, disconnect, or much more? Watch Out and Listen Now! Learn more about Dr. Cam, visit: Get a Paperback copy of Think Unbroken Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma for FREE at:  Learn more about Coaching Program:  Learn more about at:

Is it possible to understand why our teens break down? During this episode of the Vision Driven Mom podcast, Dr Cameron Caswell (Dr Cam), returns to the show to help us better understand why our teens break down and that “undesirable” behaviors are often symptoms of an underlying problem. Whether you have teens or not this episode is full of gold nuggets for moms navigating motherhood. We talk about:*Brain development and expectations*Filling their emotional tank *Finding their internal motivations *Value based decisions…………..Guest Resources: Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast and Parenting Teens Power Hour, and is the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. For over a decade, she has been helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Framework. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk! Website www.askdrcam.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ParentingTeensWithDrCamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teentranslatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBiER8Hwo8TLzfIXAnYYhYg Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccazLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameroncaswell/Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/teentranslator Medium: www.parentingteens.medium.com Clubhouse @teentranslatorDr. Cam's Top 10 Secrets for Raising Teens: https://www.askdrcam.com/parentingtips *If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Screenshot the episode on your device, post it on your Facebook profile and tag me @tracynolinbeerman …………..Vision Driven Mom ResourcesShare: #visiondrivenmompodcastWebsite: http://www.visiondrivenmompodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visiondrivenmom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiondrivenmom/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/visiondrivenmom/ THE VISION DRIVEN MOM MOVEMENT: Join the collective of moms intentionally moving their minds, bodies and souls toward the life they desire for themselves, their children and the world with grace and calm confidence even if they've never trusted their intuition before. www.visiondrivenmommovement.com …………..SubscribeApple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | Pandora |iHeartIf you're enjoying the podcast, subscribe, rate and review it in iTunes. It's one of the best ways you can help new listeners find us.

Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist and family success coach who specializes in helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Framework. Dr. Cam received her doctorate in Developmental Psychology from George Mason University, where she was mentored by Dr. Susanne Denham and recognized for her superb teaching as a professor of Adolescent Psychology. Additionally, Dr. Cam is a Certified Professional Success Coach (CPSC), has served as a high school youth leader for over 10 years, and is a co-founder of The Avengers for Teens, an allied network of adolescent and parenting experts that provide daily advice and encouragement on ClubHouse. Since publishing her book, Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition, in 2015, Dr. Cam has been speaking about adolescent development and parent education at local schools, national organizations, on television, podcasts, and most recently on NPR.  After her presentation at the Nysmith School, the coordinator wrote, “The best Parent Education event the school has ever had.” Dr. Cam uses her fun, interactive style to unpack frustrating adolescent behavior and empowers her clients and audiences to work with their teen's wiring rather than against it—boosting the development of a positive, healthy sense of self rather than unwittingly eroding it. Parents leave her sessions feeling hopeful, supported, and motivated for change. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk! In this episode of Midlife Magic, Dr. Cam gives us some tips and ideas to help us parent our teens - we hope you enjoy this episode!  Learn more:  Dr. Cam hosts the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast and Parenting Teens Power Hour. She's also created a series of online parenting courses including, “How to Make Life with Teens Run More Smoothly.” Connect with Dr. Cam on Facebook Grab Dr. Cam's free gift: 7 Secrets to Motivating Teens at bit.ly/drcaminfo Thank you to my sponsor! Want high quality activewear that doesn't break your bank account? I sure did and went looking for athleisure wear and activewear that was soft, wrinkle resistant and would match just about anything I already had in my closet.  I wanted stylish and high quality apparel that wouldn't break my bank account. And now Zyia Active makes up about 80% of my wardrobe. Want to learn more? Head to lisamustard.com/active-wear. Don't think this is just for women, they have mens' and kids' clothes too. Our family is loving the styles and quality while I love the price tags! So head over to my site to check it out. ZYIA is available in the US and Canada. My current faves for work: the everywhere pants and peak joggers. and parallel tanks. And I love these tummy tucking, muscle accentuating black leggings for any type of workout. Sign up here to receive the latest activewear releases, restocks, customer appreciation specials and offers.   As a ZYIA Active Independent Brand Rep, I receive commissions when you purchase items through the link provided. 

Summary: In this episode, we talk with Adolescent Psychologist and Family Success Coach, Dr. Cam, all about how to parent your teens. Dr. Cam shares so many amazing nuggets of info that anyone can use to help better understand their teens and raise them to be the best they can be. Learn More About Dr. Cam: Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam/id1524209790 (Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast) and http://www.askdrcam.com/powerhour (Parenting Teens Power Hour), and is the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. For over a decade, she has been helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Framework. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk! Key Takeaways: [03:00] The big issues with teens today [03:57] The #1 tip for parents raising teens [05:27] What parents can do today to better communicate with their teens [07:05] Why it's important to not be reactionary when your teen shares something with you  [08:13] #1 reason why teens don't share difficult information with their parents [09:47] Why anxiety is at an all-time high among teenagers [12:37] How our role as parents builds confidence in our children and teens [13:23] Why parents shouldn't put so much pressure on their teens for getting good grades  [19:00] Why boosting our kids' self-esteem via compliments isn't always a good thing [25:06] Why therapy and coaching shouldn't just be for the kids [28:53] The top 3 tips to be a better parent to your teen [31:07] How to set boundaries with your teen so either side does not cross the line Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about Dr. Cam on her https://www.askdrcam.com/ (website) and snag some of her https://www.askdrcam.com/free-resources (free resources)! Tune into her podcast - https://www.askdrcam.com/podcast (Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam). You can also connect with Dr. Cam on https://www.instagram.com/teentranslator/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/ccaz (Twitter), or https://www.facebook.com/ParentingTeensWithDrCam (Facebook)! We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message on https://www.instagram.com/piecesofawomann/ (Instagram) or https://www.facebook.com/Piecesofawomanpodcast (Facebook). Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the Podcast: If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave Us an iTunes Review: Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

How many times have you heard being the parent of a teen is terrifying and difficult at the same time? There is hope and help. Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD brings a wealth of information and experience to the table. She has a doctorate in developmental psychology, over 15 years coaching parents and mentoring teens, a certification in professional life coaching, and taught adolescent psychology at George Mason University. She's also a mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk! “Teens act out because they feel misunderstood. Teens feel misunderstood because they ARE misunderstood. When we learn to understand our teens, we can remove their need to act out. We're able to change our focus from reining them in to raising them up.” Dr. Cam's passion and purpose is to inspire and challenge families facing everyday problems to re-imagine their family dynamic and build a happier, healthier home life. Her belief is that teens act out when they feel misunderstood. And teens feel misunderstood because they are misunderstood. In her bi-weekly podcast, Welcome to Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, she guides you around the teenage land minds with practical tips, simple solutions, and words of encouragement.  She's also joined by experts, authors, parents, teens, and many other amazing guests. In this episode with Jill Devine, Dr. Cam gives practical advice on how to navigate the teen years. She also provides examples on how we can start teaching ownership to young kids, so it helps set the kids up for success in their teen years. Jill would like to acknowledge and recognize the hard work moms put in on the daily. It can be a thankless job at times, and Jill wants these moms to know their worth, so she created the Supermom Shoutout, brought to you by Addy's Way. Each recipient will receive a custom designed Supermom tote from Addy's Way, in addition to the Shoutout. This week's Supermom Shoutout goes to Sarah of San Antonino, Texas. Her mother, Deb, nominated her and said: My daughter, Sarah, has given up so much to provide for her four beautiful children. The last time she had a haircut at a salon was ten years ago and only because she was donating it to “Locks of Love.” I'm beyond proud of this Supermom. Sarah - YOU are seen and YOU are supported! To nominate a Supermom (or you can nominate yourself) email hello@jilldevine.com. Submit the name of the Supermom, where they're from, and a brief description as to why Jill should shout out this particular Supermom. Two Kids and A Career Website: https://www.jilldevine.com/ Two Kids and A Career Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilldevine/?hl=en Two Kids and A Career Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillDevineMedia/ Thank you to our sponsor: Blondin Professional Real Estate

Today's guest is Dr. Cam Caswell, Adolescent Psychologist and family success coach. We talked about teenage behavior and how we as parents interpret them. She points out how different the relationship is when you are a solo parent of a teenager. Dr, Cam is focused on giving teens a voice so we as parents can better understand them. When we make our children's lives about our own, we tend to feel guilty as a parent. "We are our teenagers' safe harbor, so we get a lot of their storm because they know they can trust us". ~ Dr. Cam CasellIn this discussion, Dr. Cam who is a solo mom of a teenage daughter, talks about: Giving our teens space to be themselves Re-examine the way we view "disrespect" Be more aware of the relationship we have with our teens as solo moms. When it's time to let them go (college, out on their own, etc.), focus on wha't best for them. Connect with Dr. Cam at https://www.askdrcam.com (www.askdrcam.com) Intro song from the single "Desperate" by Damien Ellison Connect w/JRosemarie: www.solomoms-talk.com

This was such a great episode with Dr. Cam! Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the "teen translator," is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast and Parenting Teens Power Hour, and is the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. For over a decade, she has been teaching moms how to be C.A.L.M parents in order to build strong, positive relationships with their teens. She gave us lots of tips on how we as parents can better understand our teenagers and help them feel heard.  She didn't let the teens off the hook though.  She also gave them some tips on things they can do to improve communication with their parents. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode with Dr. Cam! She has a gift of helping you see things through perspectives other than your own.   You can find Dr. Cam at her website https://www.askdrcam.com (https://www.askdrcam.com) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ParentingTeensWithDrCam Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teentranslator (https://www.instagram.com/teentranslator)

It is important to talk to your teens about their feelings, thoughts, and opinions. Teenagers are a tricky bunch. They want independence and to be treated as adults, but they also need guidance and boundaries. Talking with teenagers provides an opportunity for them to open up without feeling judged or embarrassed. How you communicate with your children during these conversations can make a big difference in how they feel after the conversation. Talking respectfully and providing guidance will help them be more grounded and confident young adults. In this episode, Dr. Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD will share to us how to talk effectively to your teens! Dr. Cam, the “teen translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast and Parenting Teens Power Hour, and is the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. She has over a decade worth of experience helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teenagers by improving communication between them using her PRIME Parenting Method that she developed after many years in this field. Dr. Cam also happens to be a parent of a teen herself, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk! What you'll Learn All about the Prime Parenting Method Reframing our perspectives towards the adolescence stage Setting up our children to succeed and to be mentally healthy "Rather than shaming them for what they did wrong, encourage them on how to do it differently next time."-Dr. Cameron Caswell Connect with Dr. Cameron Caswell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingTeensWithDrCam (Cameron Caswell) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccaz (Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam) (https://twitter.com/ccaz (@ccaz)) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teentranslator/ (@teentranslator) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBiER8Hwo8TLzfIXAnYYhYg (Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam) Resources mentioned on this episode https://www.askdrcam.com/ (Dr. Cam, Family Coach): Parent Peacefully. Dr. Cam's podcast, 'Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam', is available https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam/id1524209790 (here). Dr. Cam's book, 'Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition', is available https://www.amazon.com/Walkng-Water-When-Youre-Drowning-ebook/dp/B008VTTYA4 (here). This content is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you click thru and buy, we'll receive a small commission. 

Tess Connolly and Dr. Cam Caswell discuss how to translate teens language and behaviors in this episode;  Dr cam talks about her struggle as a teen and that she is still grounded So much of the conflict with teens is our misunderstood communication Why she calls herself “The Teen Translator” Why teens get a bad rap and why we have information bias that is negative re: teens Dr Cam believes the teen years can be some of the best years for you as a parent, when we understand their behavior Teens have a natural curiosity and they challenge us and the world  Our reactions as parents contribute to some of the our teens behaviors How  “eye-rolling” is like an “unfollow” with our teens Teens really don't want to disappoint us and trying to voice their feelings  How important it is for teens to be able to express themselves and communicate how they feel about something Teens need to learn a better way to communicate by us parents teaching them Teen having an ‘attitude' = teen not being heard most of the time and wanting parents to  listen to me The more anger and ‘meaner' the teens behavior is the more hurt and pain they are feeling What lazy behavior and lack of motivation means with teens Give praise and acknowledgement when they follow through with expectations Why teens don't tell us things...and it's not what you think   You can find more about Dr. Cameron Caswell, The Teen Translator here: https://www.askdrcam.com/ Get my free Tech Reset Agreement here:Tech Reset Agreement Want to get on the Parenting Reset Membership waitlist when it opens again in October 2021: Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist

This is episode #19 of Entrepreneur Mindset-Reset. Hi everyone! Thanks for tuning-in today for a new episode of Entrepreneur Mindset-Reset, THE podcast where entrepreneurs just like you and me share how they master their mindset to overcome obstacles to their success. In today's episode, I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with the brilliant teen translator, Dr. Cameron Caswell, Adolescent Psychologist and Family Success Coach.  Dr. Cam is on a mission to change the landscape of mental health through this current generation of teens and their parents. She tells us that teenagers feel misunderstood because they ARE misunderstood. We can all learn to understand and do better by listening far more than we talk.  She shares her best tips on how to connect with and relate to people. She's talking in the context of teens and their parents, but you'll note that she spends more time reading and educating herself through management and leadership books and workshops than through parenting books.  You won't want to miss her success tips, which are:  Ask permission to give advice. Validate what people are saying. Motivation - help people break it down into smaller steps until it's not intimidating.  These are incredible parenting tips, AND can very easily translate to your team. Humans are humans, and we all need to be heard and understood. Check out her Parent Power Hour on her website when you get a moment. You'll be so glad you did.  If you're a parent or if you're a leader, you want to listen to this episode. So, grab a beverage or a snack and settle-in to listen to Dr. Cam and her amazing journey. Bio: Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, teen translator, author, and the host of “Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam” podcast. She is on a mission to help parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Method. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk! Connect with Dr. Cam: Website: www.askdrcam.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingTeensWithDrCam  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/teentranslator/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameroncaswell/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccaz  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBiER8Hwo8TLzfIXAnYYhYg

Dr. Cam Caswell shares her journey of international adoption as a single woman. She talks about the difficulties, fears, but also the beautiful memories that come with adoption and being a mom.Today, Dr Cam is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, teen translator, author, podcast host, and a mom of a beautiful teenager. Cam is on a mission to help parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding.In this episode we talk about:Adoption as a single womanInternational adoptionAdopting in Guatemala Parenting teensHomeschooling Podcast Resources:Fiverr Affiliate Link: HEREConnect with Dr. Cameron Caswell: HEREConnect with Jenelle Tremblett: HEREConnect with the Podcast: HERE

Parenting teens can be very difficult and tiresome waters to navigate, but it doesn't have to be. Dr. Cameron Caswell tells us "Teens act out because they feel misunderstood. Teens feel misunderstood because they ARE misunderstood. If we learn to understand our teens we remove their need to act out. Then we can change our focus from reining them in to rising them up." In this episode, Dr. Cam. offers hope to parents as to what their teens desire in relationships with their parents, ways to Show Up Strong for your teens, and how we need to do less of the doing and more of the listening and supporting during this season of parenting. Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, teen translator, author, and the host of “Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam” podcast. She is on a mission to help parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Method. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk! To find out more information or contact Dr. Cam visit askdrcam.com. To listen to Dr. Cam's podcast visit https://www.askdrcam.com/podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-schindler/support

Dr Cam, a developmental psychologist and the author of Power Phrases for Parents guidebook and host of the Parenting Teens with Dr Cam podcast. She helps other parents to discover the words for starting those difficult conversations with their teenagers using her PRIME parenting method.She asks us as parents to consider when we speak to our teens, and I quote, “Before we get into that emotional state where our brains get hijacked into that emotional state too, and we are not able to think rationally…. that's kinda the state your teen is in permanently right now. So you want to think about what is your intention before you are in that state, what do I want to teach my child?… Am I trying to teach my child to be respectful, how to problem solve, better techniques to be able to manage their emotions instead of throwing temper tantrums?”Dr Cam has her own interesting story of parenthood I will let her introduce to you and I know she walks the talk herself, leading by example for those of us who accept her invitation to learn and develop further communication skills with our own kids, and perhaps, even each other.You can contact Dr Cam:  Podcast  Website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedInDr Cam''s recommended reading is for the book Mindset by Carol Dweck. Dr Cam's own book  Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition  is a fantastic collection to add to your tools in parenting.Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. Vera-Lee has a special interest in helping people on a weight loss  journey, particularly those who relate to morbid obesity, former/forever athletes, pre or post weight loss surgery, chronic illness and disability. Vera-Lee understands how to help you with the emotional and mental side of weight loss and conditioning, using a combination of techniques and allied professionals to best support your unique needs.She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area of your life.If you really want to achieve results in your life and you are ready to commit to the process with Vera-Lee, who understands what it is like to overcome adversity, time and time again, you can book your discovery call now by clicking this link  to find out how she can help you overcome your obstacles and rediscover passion and confidence to set and achieve those goals you desire. Vera-Lee has a specific interest in helping others with discovering a new approach to weight loss for people with disabilities, chronic illness, and who have been and are forever athletes and now dealing with unfamiliar territory of weight issues after a competitive career.Vera-Lee provides one to one and group coaching Click here to start the conversation on social media with Vera-Lee and experience her unique ability to help guide you through to your optimal state of living. Vera-Lee is from Australia and has an extensive background in Education, Sports Coaching and Business Administration and Leadership with Management Consulting. If you thought of someone who might find value in this podcast episode today, you can share the link and use it as an opportunity to let this person know you are thinking of them today, continuing the connection and relationships that foster hope and togetherness.Support the podcast and movement with a small donation here or contact Vera-Lee to discuss a sponsorship for the show to help our impact reach even further and inspire, connect and empower more people who want to life life to their fullest capacity. We appreciate your support to help the ongoing costs involved with producing this show for people in over 20 countries (at the time of this release).Vera-Lee launched in the top 30 iTunes charts in multiple countries after her training with the PPA, has a loyal and growing audience who love the content being produced. Many ask what equipment is being used for her audio/video set up, podcasting  Microphone headphones  pop filter green screen and backdrop stand  microphone (shotgun) for DSLR video *Affiliate commissions may be earned through the product links and is an easy way to help support the WhyMePodcast and WhyMeMovement whilst gaining value for yourself or gifting a present to a friend. #whymemovement #wtflab #weightloss #adversityistheniche #whymegirl  #weightdiscrimination  #chewtheflab #flabtalks #flabbyfriday #weightloss #intuitiveeating #WLS #theadversityqueen #mentalhealthwarriors #foreverathlete #iCare #whymewednesday #whymepodcast #embrace #inspire #empower

In this episode I'm joined by Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD. She is an adolescent psychologist, "teen translator" and author who helps parents build strong and positive relationships with their pre-teens and teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding. If you have a pre-teen or teen at home, be sure to listen to this very enlightening conversation. You'll learn tangible strategies that you can start implementing right away.  

During this episode Dr Cam shares her brilliant PRIME Parenting Method for parenting teens. She believes it's 100% possible to have a good relationship with your teen and gives us lots of gold nuggets throughout. …………..Guest Resources:Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell is a developmental psychologist, family coach, teen expert, certified professional success coach (CPSC), author, and host of the podcast, “Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam”. She is on a mission to help parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding.Website: https://drcamconsulting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcamconsultingPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam/id1524209790Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBiER8Hwo8TLzfIXAnYYhYg7 Secrets to Motivating Teenagers: https://drcam.clickfunnels.com/7-secrets-to-motivating-teens1601405769876…………..Vision Driven Mom Resources:Share: #visiondrivenmompodcastShow notes: http://www.visiondrivenmompodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/visiondrivenmomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiondrivenmom/Email: visiondrivenmompodcast@gmail.com…………..The Overwhelm Cure: A Mom's Guide to Work/Life Harmony: https://one-foot-up.mykajabi.com/overwhelm-cure

In this episode I had the honor to spend time with Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, teen translator, author, and the host of “Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam” podcast. She is on a mission to help parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Method. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk! Visit Dr. Cam's website: www.drcamconsulting.com drcamconsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rish-mitra6/message

Dr. Cameron Caswell joins me to talk about the misunderstood teenage brain, what goes wrong with the parent-teen relationship, and how to motivate teens. Dr. Cam shares her PRIME parenting strategy to help parents shift their understanding of and reaction to their teens. Dr. Cam also shares her strategies for getting teen buy-in in therapy. Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, teen translator, author, and the host of “Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam” podcast. She is on a mission to help parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Method. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk!HighlightsThe misunderstanding of the teenage brainCounterwill and autonomyPeer Orientation Improving the parent-teen relationshipConfusing respect and disrespectKey ways to increase teen motivationConnect with UsDr. CamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcamconsultingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the_teen_translator/YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccazLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameroncaswell/TamaraIG @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook Dr Tamara Soles tamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comResources7 Secrets for Motivating Teens can be downloaded on her website https://drcamconsulting.com/Dr. Cam's Podcast https://drcamconsulting.com/watch-the-show Crashcourse https://drcamconsulting.com/crashcourseSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

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