Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

How to Parent Your Highly Sensitive Teen: Expert Tips from Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart


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In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Dr. Cam Caswell is joined by Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a seasoned pediatric psychologist and parent coach specializing in supporting parents of highly sensitive teens. Dr. Lockhart, also a mother of teens herself, brings invaluable insights into the unique challenges faced by sensitive teens—such as emotional regulation, peer relationships, academic pressures, and self-esteem. 

 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

  • How to identify and understand your highly sensitive teen’s unique emotional needs
  • The power of co-regulation: lending your calm to help your teen stay grounded
  • Why building a safe space for emotional expression is key to a strong parent-teen connection
  • Practical strategies to handle meltdowns, test anxiety, and emotional overwhelm in sensitive teens
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    5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

    1. Highly sensitive teens are deeply in tune with their surroundings, requiring a heightened level of understanding from parents.
    2. Co-regulation is crucial—parents must model calm and self-awareness to help their teens cope with emotions.
    3. Creating a safe emotional space for teens allows them to express themselves without fear of judgment.
    4. Changing your mindset: See your teen’s sensitivity as a strength, not a weakness.
    5. Validate and empathize with your teen’s feelings, joining them in their struggles rather than dismissing them.
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      RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

      • Dr. Lockhart’s Parenting Your Highly Sensitive Child course – 50% Off Coupon Code: SENSITIVE-CAM (Expires: 6/30/24)
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        EPISODE CHAPTERS

        00:00 - Introduction to Highly Sensitive Teens

        06:01 - Understanding Highly Sensitive Teens
        09:23 - Co-Regulation: Lending Calm to Highly Sensitive Teens
        13:55 - Building Resilience in Highly Sensitive Teens
        20:08 - Regulating Emotions and Problem Solving
        24:01 - The Role of Parents in Improving the Relationship with Highly Sensitive Teens
        29:13 - Understanding the Challenges and Diagnoses of Highly Sensitive Teens

         

        CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

        • Website: www.drannlouiselockhart.com
        • Instagram: @drannlouiselockhart
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          CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

          • Website: AskDrCam.com
          • Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
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          • YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
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            ABOUT THE SHOW

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

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