Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

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November 10The Secret to Holding Your Ground Without Losing Your Teen
If you caved one day and cracked down the next, you’re in good company. Here’s the surprise. According to child development specialist Dr. Siggie Cohen, the fix isn’t finding the perfect rule. It starts with noticing what’s happening inside you. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I talk with Dr. Siggie, author of You Are the Parent, about why parents swing between too strict and too soft, how to stay calm when your teen rolls their eyes, and how to hold your ground without losing the connection.
When our teen snaps or shuts down, most of us react from fear. We push back harder, or we tiptoe around their mood to keep the peace. It makes sense. But when fear is driving, nobody’s steering the boat. The good news is that a pause, a clear instruction, and a few small moments together can help you lead with calm instead of control.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN
Why parents swing between too strict and too soft, and the “third path” that ends the tug of war
What to do in the first five seconds after an eye roll (hint: it’s not a comeback)
The one-time instruction that gets laundry folded without pleading, nagging, or a lecture
Why your teen’s messy room might be pleasing them, and how fear of the future fuels control

👉 The swing between too strict and too soft is rarely about the rule. Underneath is the fear of getting it wrong, or of losing your teen altogether. What helps is a steady way to lead that keeps your teen close while you hold the line. Inside the Parenting Teens Academy, I show you how to build it step by step, and I answer your questions every day. See how it works

CHAPTERS
00:00 Why Parents Swing Between Too Soft and Too Strict
02:24 Dr. Siggie’s Third Way: Pause Instead of Fighting or Retreating
04:45 How Teens’ Growing Voices Can Feel Intimidating
07:03 Respond to Eye-Rolling with Clear, Calm Instructions
09:29 Set Aside Old Fears and Stay Grounded in the Moment
12:28 Fear About a Teen’s Future and Mental Health
16:42 Safety, Privacy, and Building Connection Instead of Control
20:40 Why Connection Is Not a Shortcut to Compliance
23:46 Manage Your Own Emotions When Family Life Gets Inconvenient
25:28 What “I’m the Parent” Means as a Self-Reminder
30:02 Measure Progress by Small Strengths, Not Just Grades
37:44 Let Teens Build Resilience Through Their Own Challenges
39:13 Start with Small Shared Moments and Realistic Expectations

CONNECT WITH DR. SIGGIE COHEN
Website: drsiggie.com
Instagram: @dr.siggie
Book: You Are the Parent

CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @drcamcaswell
YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
Parenting Teens Academy
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
This week, plan one low-key moment with your teen, like a coffee run or a show you both like. Leave the lecture at home. Share how it went in the comments.
44 min
October 27Teen Anxiety: Stop Blaming the Phone (Dr. Peter Gray)
If the biggest fight in your house this week was about the phone, you’re in good company. Here’s the surprise. According to psychologist Dr. Peter Gray, the phone may not be what’s stressing your teen out most. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I talk with Dr. Gray, author of Restoring Childhood, about what’s driving the rise in teen anxiety, why cracking down on screens often backfires, and what helps teens grow into confident, capable adults.
When we’re worried, most of us reach for more control. Tighter limits, more rules, the phone in a basket by 9 p.m. It makes sense. But when teens feel distrusted and boxed in, they push back harder or stop telling us what’s going on. The good news is that a few shifts in how you talk and how much you trust your teen can ease the tension and bring them back to you.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN
Why Dr. Gray believes school stress, more than smartphones, drives much of the rise in teen anxiety and depression
What it means that teen mental health symptoms climb each fall and drop over summer
Why restricting your teen after they share something hard teaches them to hide problems
One curious question to ask instead of criticizing screen habits
How small, manageable setbacks build real resilience
What “apprenticeship adulthood” is and how to shift to adult-to-adult advice in the teen years
“The primary task of growing up is to not need your parents anymore.” Dr. Peter Gray

👉 Screen fights are rarely about the screen. Underneath is the fear that you’re losing your teen, or that they won’t be ready for life without you. What helps is a relationship where your teen keeps talking to you and keeps growing more capable. Inside the Parenting Teens Academy, I show you how to build it step by step, and I answer your questions every day. See how it works

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: Debunking the Smartphone Myth
02:14 The Research on Social Media and Mental Health
04:20 Why the US Has a Teen Anxiety Crisis
08:01 The Impact of Educational Policies like Common Core
14:01 School Stress and Its Connection to Teen Mental Health
17:59 Overdiagnosis and the Myth of Fragile Kids
21:58 Building Resilience Through Experience
27:47 Parenting as a Relationship, Not a Job
34:00 Fostering Independence in Teenagers
38:07 Chores, Responsibility, and Contributing to Family
44:02 Changing Parenting Mindsets for Better Outcomes
47:58 Conclusion: Restoring Childhood and Independence

CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @drcamcaswell
YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
Parenting Teens Academy

CONNECT WITH DR. PETER GRAY
Substack: Play Makes Us Human
Book: Restoring Childhood

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ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
This week, ask your teen, “Is there something you’d love to do that you’re not doing right now?” Then just listen. Share what they said in the comments.
51 min
October 20Teen Ignoring You? Why Lectures Backfire (Try the 30-Second Rule)
Teen ignoring you mid-sentence, tuning out your reminders, or answering your whole speech with “What?” Here’s the surprise. It’s rarely disrespect, and it’s rarely about you. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I explain why teens tune parents out, why lectures backfire, and what helps your teen start listening again.
Most of us respond to the blank stare by saying it again, louder and longer. And the more we repeat, the less they hear. Your teen isn’t tuning you out because they don’t love you. Something is making it hard for them to listen, and once you know what it is, you can change it.
This is the final episode of my series, 7 Teen Behaviors Parents Punish That Are Actually Signs of Healthy Development.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The three real reasons your teen won’t listen (and why none of them is disrespect)
How the developing teen brain handles stacked instructions, and why stress makes it worse
Why lectures trigger self-protection in the first few seconds
The 30-second rule for getting your one point across
Why fewer requests make each one carry more weight
How to get your teen to listen by asking one simple question first
The goal isn’t to get your teen to hear every word. It’s to be the person they can hear when it counts.
👉 Shorter talks will help with the dishes. But the real fear is the day it’s not about dishes anymore. It’s a party, a car, a friend you don’t trust, and you need them to hear you. Whether they do comes down to something you build long before that moment. Inside the Parenting Teens Academy, I show you how to build it step by step, and I answer your questions every day. See how it works
Chapters:
00:00 Before we start
01:03 Why your teen won’t listen
03:11 Why repeating and punishing backfire
03:57 Tuning out is healthy development
04:24 Reason 1: Overload
05:08 Reason 2: Self-defense against lectures
06:15 Reason 3: Feeling unheard
07:33 The one question to ask instead
08:06 Keep it short: the 30-second rule
09:03 Ask less
09:49 Listen first, then talk
10:30 When old habits come back
11:20 Be the voice they hear when it counts
THE SERIES
This episode is part of the series 7 Teen Behaviors Parents Punish That Are Actually Signs of Healthy Development.
Episode 269: Attitude
Episode 271: Refusing to do chores
Episode 273: Arguing about everything
Episode 275: Acting entitled
Episode 277: Making risky and bad choices
Episode 280: Keeping secrets
Episode 308: Not listening (you’re here)
Connect with Dr. Cam Caswell:
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @drcamcaswell
YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
Parenting Teens Academy
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About the show: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
What’s one request you’re willing to let go of this week?
14 min
October 06 How to Get Your Middle Schooler to Cooperate (What Great Teachers Know)
Middle schooler won't listen, won't cooperate, or won't get out of bed without a fight? Here's the surprise. That same kid is often engaged, funny, and working hard in a great teacher's classroom. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, veteran middle school teacher Sean Kane shares what great teachers know about getting middle schoolers to cooperate, and how you can use it at home.
Most of us treat the middle school years like bad weather. We keep our heads down and wait for it to pass. Sean thinks that's the biggest missed opportunity we have. After 14 years in the classroom, time as a dean of students, and raising three sons, he's seen that middle schoolers don't change because of more criticism or bigger consequences. They change when they start to feel capable.
In this episode you'll learn:
1. Why your middle schooler seems like a different person, and what's going on underneath
2. How comparison and constant correction feed a deficit mindset
3. Why middle schoolers need more praise, not less
4. How to stack small wins (and why a 71% clean room is progress)
5. Why reflective questions work better than lectures
6. How to step back so your teen learns "I can figure this out"

👉 Want your middle schooler to cooperate without the daily battles? Parenting Teens Academy gives you a step-by-step plan to rebuild connection and strengthen your influence, plus you can ask me questions directly every day. Join here: https://www.skool.com/parenting-teens-academy/about

Chapters:
00:00 Why middle school is the most misunderstood age
01:12 Why Sean Kane chose to teach middle school
04:34 Puberty and the emotional side of middle school
07:18 How comparison creates a deficit mindset
10:37 What great teachers know about middle schoolers
13:33 How small wins build self-efficacy
16:07 Why praise matters more in middle school, not less
18:24 Why parents struggle to let go of punishment
21:50 Why boundaries only work with trust
24:23 Why success is the best consequence
27:04 How reflection builds self-awareness
30:07 How to stop overfunctioning for your teen
33:06 Responding to emotional and behavior struggles
36:37 How to build collaboration with your middle schooler
40:19 Why teens need to feel seen
43:12 The power of authentic connection
47:30 From punishment to relationship-based discipline
50:32 Where to find Sean Kane
Resources mentioned:
Dr. Shefali Tsabary's work on conscious parenting
Autopilot, Sean's upcoming course: growthmindsetparenting.com
Connect with Sean Kane:
Website and newsletter: growthmindsetparenting.com
Instagram: @growthmindsetparenting
TikTok: @growthmindsetparenting
Connect with Dr. Cam Caswell:
Website: www.askdrcam.com
Instagram: @drcamcaswell
YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the support they need.
🔔 Follow the show so you never miss a new episode.
About the show: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
What's one thing your middle schooler did right this week?
53 min
September 29How to Be Strict but Fair With Your Teenager (Lessons from Single Dad of 3)
When a teen gets defiant or starts with the back talk, most of us push harder. More rules, louder voice, fewer explanations. And the harder we push, the further they pull away or shut down completely.
👉 Want to stay in charge without the yelling? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents trade shouting for calm, earn their teen's respect, and go from walking on eggshells to enjoying their teen again. Try it free for 7 days at askdrcam.com/academy
José Rolón, known as NYC Gay Dad, raised his son and twin daughters as a single dad for ten years. He's the first LGBTQ dad on the cover of Parents Latina and co-host of the Love Take Two podcast. In this episode, he shares how he stays strict and fair without the yelling.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO:
Find the one setting where a teen who won't talk finally opens up
Understand the real reason your disrespectful teen goes from 0 to 100
Know what to say instead of "because I said so" when defiance hits
Use the one thing that earns your teen's respect faster than stricter rules

RESOURCES MENTIONED
José Rolón: @NYCGayDad
Love Take Two podcast

CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell

ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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Thanks for listening. See you next week!
Dr. Cam
39 min
September 22Why Is My Teen So Quiet? How to Get Them Talking Again
"I'm only trying to help, but every question makes my teen go quieter."
When your teen won't talk, what looks like defiance may be a sign they don't feel heard. The harder we push, fix, or force connection, the further they often pull away or shut down.
👉 Want your teen to open up to you again? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn what to say when their teen shuts down, trade guessing for calm, and go from walking on eggshells to enjoying their teen again. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Martin, Chief Operating Officer of the Born This Way Foundation, co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Bissett Germanotta. Rachel shares what teens need to feel safe opening up, and how to change the conversation starting today.
If your teen's silence comes with signs of hopelessness or talk of self-harm, reach out to a mental health professional right away. In the US, call or text 988 anytime.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN
Why your teen shuts down when you try to help
The one thing missing when a packed schedule still feels lonely
What to do instead of forcing connection when screen time spikes
How talks about mental health can weaken or rebuild trust

EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Why teens go quiet, with Rachel Martin
02:03 Inside the Born This Way Foundation
04:41 The social connection challenge for teens
06:23 Why every teen's social life looks different
08:57 What third spaces are and why teens need them
11:34 Low-pressure places where teens connect
14:36 When cost gets in the way
15:29 How unsafe environments affect teens
22:50 Building connection at home
26:34 Why teens need a trusted adult
28:57 How to talk openly about mental health
30:20 Making it a two-way relationship
31:50 Key takeaway: community and curiosity
32:31 How to connect with Rachel and the foundation

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Be There Certificate
Born This Way Foundation
Kindness in Community Fund
Ryan Bartel Foundation
Lambert House
Jack.org
Hopelab

CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy

ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
🔔 Follow the show so you never miss an episode.
Thanks for listening. See you next week!
Dr. Cam
35 min
September 15Why Your Teen Hides Things From You (and What to Do So They Stop)
Is your teen hiding things from you? It can feel like the tighter we hold on, the faster they pull away. Strict rules, phone bans, and grounding can seem like the safest way to protect our teens. But often they just teach teens to hide things better.
👉 Want to stay close without the power struggles? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to loosen control without losing their footing, keep their teen talking, and become the safe place their teen keeps coming back to. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with Zara Kadir, a child, adolescent, and family psychotherapist, parenting coach, and mom of two. Zara explains why teens don't dislike us, they dislike having an agenda pushed into every interaction. We talk about why taking the phone often backfires, what to say instead of an automatic "no," and how to respond to mistakes so your teen keeps telling you the truth.
Your job isn't to stop your teen from making mistakes. It's to be the person they call when they do. Teens need a safe home base, a place they can explore from and always come back to.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why teens hide things from their parents, and what works better than more rules
What to say instead of an automatic "no"
Why taking the phone away often backfires, and how to work together instead
How to respond to mistakes so your teen keeps telling you the truth
How to rebuild trust if you've been leaning on control

EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Zara Kadir
02:47 What parents get wrong about teens
05:01 Why overprotecting teens backfires
07:02 How to change course as a parent
09:39 Parenting in the digital age
12:18 Supporting your teen's identity and exploration
15:24 Handling teen behavior without overreacting
18:09 How the teen brain makes decisions
20:09 Supporting teens through mistakes
22:09 Creating a safe space to explore
23:10 Balancing freedom and connection
24:22 Owning your parenting mistakes
25:00 The power of a thoughtful response
26:19 Understanding teen brain development
27:23 Teaching respect and empathy online
28:09 How to start changing your relationship
29:08 Getting into your teen's interests
30:09 Why the relationship comes first
31:04 Collaborative parenting and dialogue
32:00 Resources and final tips

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Zara's courses on awkward conversations (puberty, periods, porn, and more): use code CAM for 20% off

CONNECT WITH ZARA KADIR
Instagram: @thetherapyshed

CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy

ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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34 min
September 08How to Discipline a Teenager Without Punishment | Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Have you ever blamed your teen's eye rolls, impulsive choices, or big reactions on their "underdeveloped brain"? The teen brain keeps developing into the mid-20s, but that doesn't mean teens can't make good decisions. In fact, adolescence is one of the most important times for them to practice.
👉 Want discipline that teaches instead of backfires? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to set limits without punishment, stay calm when their teen messes up, and raise a teen who comes to them instead of hiding. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, co-author with Dr. Dan Siegel of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. We talk about what brain science can teach us about raising teens, why punishment can lead teens to hide their mistakes instead of learning from them, and why connection is the foundation for discipline, trust, and independence.
If you want to understand what's happening inside your teen's brain and respond in ways that help them grow, this episode gives you practical, science-backed strategies.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
What teen brain development means for decision-making, empathy, impulse control, and responsibility
Why punishment and fear can lead teens to hide mistakes instead of learning from them
How to give your teen safe chances to practice decision-making and build independence
Why connection and secure attachment are the foundation for trust and better behavior
The four S's of secure attachment: safe, seen, soothed, and secure

EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 What brain science teaches us about teens
01:10 Parenting teens with understanding and empathy
02:43 How brain development affects teen behavior
04:09 Myths about brain maturity and responsibility
08:48 The prefrontal cortex in teens
11:59 Why practice builds skills
16:22 How to scaffold and support your teen
22:45 Mistakes and repair as learning
32:48 Building trust and secure attachment
44:55 Why relationship matters more than rules

RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson and Dr. Dan Siegel
No-Drama Discipline by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson and Dr. Dan Siegel
The Power of Showing Up by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson and Dr. Dan Siegel
The Way of Play by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent
The Four S's of Secure Attachment: Safe, Seen, Soothed, Secure

CONNECT WITH DR. TINA PAYNE BRYSON
Website: TinaBryson.com
Instagram: @tinapaynebryson

CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy

ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
🔔 Follow the show so you never miss an episode.
1 hr
September 01Why Your Teenager Won't Listen to You (It's Not Defiance)
Does it feel like you're talking to a wall? You ask, remind, repeat, and still nothing. It's easy to decide your teen is being defiant. But often, something else is going on.
👉 Tired of repeating yourself? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to get through without nagging, stay calm instead of reactive, and get their teen talking and listening again. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. R.J. Ledet, a psychiatrist trained in pediatrics, adult psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry, a Navy veteran, and co-founder of The 15 White Coats. We talk about why teens tune us out, how our stress shortens our fuse, and why so much of the disrespect we dislike starts with what teens hear at home.
The fix isn't stricter rules. It's pausing before we react, building responsibility step by step, and getting curious about how our teen thinks, not how we think they should.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why your teen isn't ignoring you on purpose
The simple pause that keeps you from reacting and lecturing
Why modeling teaches more than lectures, and where disrespect comes from
How asking your teen to define "respect" helps your expectations land
How to build responsibility step by step instead of all at once

EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 The challenges of parenting teens today
02:10 Meet Dr. R.J. Ledet
03:51 Common mistakes parents make with teens
06:00 Why self-awareness matters in parenting
08:06 Parenting under stress
10:01 The developmental stages of kids and teens
12:09 How your own upbringing shapes your parenting
14:01 Modeling and communication at home
16:02 Social media and screens
18:12 Building trust and connection with teens
19:58 Taking responsibility and caring for yourself
22:04 The power of pausing
24:00 Managing expectations and responsibility
26:01 Love, respect, and understanding
27:59 From control to connection
29:56 Final thoughts and key takeaways

CONNECT WITH DR. R.J. LEDET
Instagram: @DrRussellLedet
Organization: The 15 White Coats

CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy

ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
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40 min
August 18 Helicopter Parenting Teens: The Hidden Cost of Doing Too Much
Stop Overparenting: What Your Teen Actually Needs to Thrive | John Fogle
Are you constantly worrying about your teen's grades, screen time, choices, or attitude? It's easy to get caught up in the small stuff when you're trying to set your teen up for success. But some of the things parents work hardest to control may actually get in the way of the skills teens need most.
In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with parenting researcher, data analyst, and author John Fogle to explore what really matters when raising teens. Together, they discuss why overprotecting teens can increase anxiety, how age-appropriate independence builds resilience, and why a strong parent-teen relationship is more protective than constant rules and monitoring. If you're exhausted from trying to keep your teen on the "right" path, this episode will help you step back from fear-based parenting and focus on raising a capable, confident adult who knows they can always come to you when things go wrong.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
Why focusing too much on grades, screens, and minor behavior can distract from what your teen actually needs
How overprotecting and controlling teens can unintentionally increase anxiety and reduce resilience
Why age-appropriate freedom, risk, and mistakes are essential for developing confidence and problem-solving skills
How to become the parent your teen trusts enough to call when they're in trouble
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Punishment Free Parenting by John Fogle
Whole Parent Membership Platform: myparentlab.com
Whole Parent Academy: wholeparentacademy.com
Whole Parent Podcast
The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Joelle Alexander
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: John Fogle
Website: wholeparentacademy.com
Membership: myparentlab.com
Instagram: @WholeParent
Facebook: @WholeParent
TikTok: @WholeParent
YouTube: Whole Parent
Podcast: Whole Parent Podcast
CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell
Website: askdrcam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
TikTok: @the.teen.translator
YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
Facebook: @DrCamCaswell
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: Rethinking Parenting Priorities
00:27 Meet John Fogle: Parenting Researcher and Author
01:20 Why We Overfocus on Small Stuff
02:20 The Role of Grades in Teen Anxiety
03:09 Success and Happiness Beyond Academic Achievements
04:04 The Myth of Boundaries and Rules
05:03 What Really Matters in Teen Development
05:59 Parents' Goals for Their Kids at Different Ages
06:29 Parenting for the Long Term
07:29 The Value of Diverse Experiences
09:14 The Power of Relationships and Communication
11:28 Parenting Beyond Control: The Ecosystem of Support
13:54 The Impact of Societal Changes on Teen Mental Health
16:44 Historical Lessons: The Great Leap Forward and Sparrows
18:34 The Cost of Overprotection and Control
20:47 Building Trust and Resilience in Teens
23:31 The Reality of Teen Screen Use and Digital Skills
26:57 The Decline of Autonomy and Its Effects
29:36 The Power of Parental Relationship and Support
33:26 Teen Behavior: Normal Developmental Challenges
36:27 The Importance of Community and Support Networks
38:15 Parenting as a Long-Term Investment
40:10 Simple, Effective Parenting Strategies
42:49 Listening to Teens and Building Trust
44:58 The Value of Risk and Resilience
48:49 Real-Life Examples of Risk and Growth
50:31 Final Words of Wisdom for Parents
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.
Whether you're struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.
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52 min