Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

Nov 28 2024 232 ep. 28 mins 12

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Feeling lost with your teenager? This podcast is your ultimate guide to surviving (and thriving!) during the teen years. Here’s why you NEED this podcast in your life: 🦋 Decode confusing teenage behavior 🦋 Boost their confidence and resilience 🦋 Build a stronger connection with your teen Dr. Cam, the Teen Translator offers support, encouragement, and actionable advice for common teen challenges like anxiety, attitude, tech use, and more! The teen years don’t have to be a struggle. YOU have the power to transform them into a beautiful journey of growth, understanding, and connection. 📬 Prefer to get tips by email? Sign up for my newsletter at newsletter.askdrcam.com. 💕 Know another parent who might benefit from some teen-decoding magic? Share this podcast and spread the word! #ParentingTeens #Podcast #teenagers #parentingpodcast #drcam #theteentranslator #ParentingTips #TeenBodyImage #ParentingConcerns #HealthyTeens #BodyPositivity #SocialMediaLiteracy #TeenMentalHealth

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Helping our Neurodiverse Teens Thrive

Nov 28 2024 33 mins

In this episode, Dr. Cam and Elaine Taylor-Klaus discuss the challenges and strategies for supporting neurodiverse teens. Elaine shares her personal journey as a mother of neurodiverse children. They explore the changing perceptions of ADHD and autism, the rise in diagnoses, and the importance of understanding neurodiversity as an evolutionary adaptation.

Navigating Teen Girl Friendship Drama

Nov 26 2024 30 mins

In this conversation, Dr. Fiona Giglione discusses the complexities of friendships among teen girls, emphasizing the challenges they face, including peer pressure, loneliness, and relational aggression. She provides insights into how parents can support their daughters through these difficulties by fostering open communication, understanding the dynamics of friendships, and empower

Protecting Our Daughters From Gender Bias & Sexism

Nov 21 2024 44 mins

In this conversation, Dr. Cam and Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein discuss the pervasive issues of sexism and gender bias that affect young girls. They explore the impact of these biases on girls’ confidence and opportunities, and share practical strategies for parents to empower their daughters.

Is My Teen a Monster?

Nov 19 2024 43 mins

In this conversation, Dr. Cam and Leslie Cohen-Ruberry explore the complexities of parenting teens, particularly those who exhibit intense emotions. Leslie shares her insights from years of experience as a clinical social worker, emphasizing that while parents may feel their child is a ’monster’ due to their behavior, these children are often misunderstood. The discussion cover

How to Diffuse Conflict with Combative Teens

Nov 14 2024 43 mins

In this conversation, Dr. Cam and conflict resolution expert Hesha Abrams discuss effective techniques for defusing conflict with combative teens. Hesha shares her insights on the importance of understanding power dynamics in conflicts, practical techniques for managing emotions, and the significance of modeling appropriate behavior for children. The discussion emphasizes the need

How to Overcome Parenting Overwhelm with Heather Chauvin

Nov 12 2024 33 mins

In this conversation, Dr. Cam and Heather Chauvin explore the emotional and mental challenges of parenting teens. They discuss the importance of self-care, managing overwhelm, and shifting focus from controlling behavior to fostering curiosity and connection. Heather shares her personal journey and strategies for parents to navigate their own needs while supporting their children.

Raising Media-Savvy Teens: Teaching Unbiased News Consumption with Carl Azuz

Nov 08 2024 35 mins

Carl Azuz, former CNN 10 anchor and creator of The World from A to Z, shares insights on teaching media literacy and critical thinking to teens. He emphasizes the importance of multiple sources and perspectives, avoiding partisan bias, and focusing on facts. He encourages parents to have open conversations with their teens, model respectful behavior, and teach them to think critica

Positive Psychology Techniques to Boost Teen Mental Health

Sep 24 2024 33 mins

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 pla

Getting MADD About Teen Drinking with Stacey D. Stewart

Sep 10 2024 30 mins

Stacey D. Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), discusses the importance of addressing underage drinking and impaired driving. She emphasizes that these issues are still prevalent and can have devastating consequences.

How to Motivate Your Teen Using the Mentor Mindset Method with Dr. David Yeager

Sep 03 2024 38 mins

Dr. David Yeager, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses the science of motivating young people in his latest book, ’10 to 25’. He challenges traditional narratives about motivation and offers concrete suggestions for parents and teachers based on rigorous experiments.