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by Dr. Cam · English · Kids & Family
Parenting Teens Got You Stressed? 🎙️ Dr. Cam—The Teen Translator—Has Answers! Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is the go-to podcast for parents who are ready to get real about raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell—adolescent psychologist, certified parenting coach, and mom of a teen—this podcast
6 Oct 2026 · 53 minNew
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.
S7 · E306 · 29 Sep 2026 · 38 min
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. 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, and he shares how he stays strict and fair without the yelling.
S7 · E305 · 22 Sep 2026 · 34 min
If your teenager has grown distant and withdrawn, you’re not alone—and the solution might not be what you think. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Rachel Martin, COO of the Born This Way Foundation (founded by Lady Gaga and her mother), shares over a decade of research on what teens really need to thrive mentally and emotionally.
S7 · E304 · 15 Sep 2026 · 33 min
How to Stay Connected With Your Teen Without Smothering Them | Zara Kadir Does it feel like the more you try to protect your teen, the more they pull away? Finding the balance between staying involved and giving teens independence can be challenging. In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with child, adolescent, and family psychotherapist Zara Kadir to explore why strict parenting can create secrecy and how collaboration can build trust. They discuss giving teens freedom safely, responding to mistakes without punishment, and becoming the person your teen feels comfortable calling when something…
S7 · E303 · 8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
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.
S7 · E302 · 1 Sep 2026 · 39 min
Do you find yourself reacting quickly when your teen makes a mistake, talks back, or seems unprepared for adulthood? It’s easy for fear and frustration to take over, especially when you’re worried about your teen’s future. But those reactionary moments can make it harder for teens to feel understood, develop confidence, and come to you when they need help. In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with triple board-certified psychiatrist, pediatrician, and Navy veteran **Dr. R.J. Ledet** to explore how parents can move from reacting to connecting. Together, they discuss why teens still need help…
S7 · E301 · 18 Aug 2026 · 52 min
Most parents of struggling teens focus on the wrong things. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, parenting researcher John Fogle reveals a counterintuitive truth: the behaviors parents obsess over—grades, screen time, minor disrespect—aren’t what determine your teen’s long-term success. Instead, the real drivers of teen mental health and life satisfaction are relationship, resilience, and the ability to problem-solve independently. Fogle uses a powerful historical analogy: China’s 1958 sparrow-killing campaign backfired catastrophically when it eliminated the predators of…
S7 · E300 · 11 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Parents obsess over teen phone usage, but experts Dr. Cam and Dr. Roseann Capana Hodge reveal the real problem isn’t the device—it’s emotional dysregulation. Teens spend an average of 7.25 hours daily on phones, yet 37 states banning phones in schools misses the point entirely. The core issue: teens use phones to self-soothe and avoid uncomfortable emotions rather than developing genuine coping skills. Passive scrolling, doom-scrolling, and emotional numbing through devices create nervous system dysregulation that worsens mental health long-term—but confiscating phones doesn’t teach kids to…
S7 · E299 · 3 Aug 2026 · 45 min
Why does your teen trigger you so fast? One eye roll, one tone, and suddenly you’re reacting in ways you swore you never would. It’s easy to focus on changing your teen’s behavior. But many of us carry wounds from our own childhood that shape how we respond to conflict, criticism, and connection with our teens. In this episode, I sit down with Eli Harwood, a licensed therapist, attachment expert, and bestselling author known as Attachment Nerd. We talk about how generational trauma repeats itself in families, why secure attachment doesn’t require perfect parenting, and how balancing softness…
S298 · E298 · 21 Jul 2026 · 44 min
.In this episode, I sit down with JoAnn Crohn, a certified parent coach, bestselling author, and host of the No Guilt Mom podcast. We talk about why overparenting is often driven by fear, how curiosity builds more connection than control, and why your own happiness as a parent matters more than you might think. If you’re ready to stop the power struggles and build a relationship where your teen wants to come to you, this episode is full of practical strategies and eye-opening insights.
S7 · E297 · 14 Jul 2026 · 38 min
If your teenager avoids challenges, shuts down under pressure, procrastinates, or melts down over small setbacks, you’re not alone. What looks like laziness or drama is often anxiety or avoidance—and the way most parents respond can actually make it worse. In this episode, Dr. Cam interviews Dana Colthart, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in OCD, anxiety, panic disorders, and eating disorders. Together, they explore how anxiety hides in plain sight and reveal the biggest parenting trap: accommodation and reassurance that strengthen your teen’s fear response.
S7 · E296 · 7 Jul 2026 · 49 min
Many parents dread conversations about sex with their teenagers, but avoiding these discussions leaves teens vulnerable to misinformation from peers and pornography. In this episode, sexuality educator Amy Lang reveals how to approach sex talks as preparation rather than prevention—a crucial mindset shift that removes shame and builds trust. The core message: Your teen needs factual information about healthy relationships, consent, pleasure, and safety. Rather than warning them away from sex, help them understand what healthy sexuality looks like so they make informed decisions.
S7 · E295 · 30 Jun 2026 · 24 min
Struggling to compete with your teen’s screen time? You’re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, award-winning children’s book author and youth motivational speaker Ty Allan Jackson reveals how to spark curiosity, rebuild connection, and help teens discover life beyond screens—without demonizing technology. The core insight: phones aren’t the enemy; they’re a mirror of our culture. Rather than pitting screens against books, relationships, and real-world experiences, successful parents use an ”and” strategy, not an ”or” approach. Jackson emphasizes that the real…
S7 · E294 · 30 Jun 2026 · 33 min
Co-parenting with a narcissistic partner presents unique challenges that go far beyond typical parenting disagreements. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Kibby McMahon reveals evidence-based strategies for navigating this complex dynamic while prioritizing your children’s wellbeing. The core issue: narcissists operate from a ”disorder of specialness,” believing they’re inherently superior and requiring constant validation. This manifests as one-upmanship, power struggles, and a fundamental inability to collaborate—even when children’s needs are at stake. Dr. McMahon introduces Gray…
S7 · E293 · 29 Jun 2026 · 35 min
Grief in teenagers rarely looks the way parents expect, often masquerading as typical adolescent behavior—irritability, withdrawal, and emotional volatility. In this transformative conversation with grief expert and master certified life coach Krista St. Germain, parents learn that grief extends far beyond bereavement. It encompasses the loss of a parent, friend, or pet, plus developmental losses like the transition from childhood to adolescence that parents themselves experience. The outdated five-stage grief model has given way to the dual process model, which emphasizes healthy…
S7 · E292 · 9 Jun 2026 · 38 min
Are today’s teens experiencing a true mental health crisis—or are parents being encouraged to label normal adolescent struggles as disorders? In this thought-provoking episode of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast, adolescent psychologist sits down with renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist , author of Searching for Normal, to unpack the rising diagnoses of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autism in teens. Parents today are overwhelmed trying to determine when teenage mood swings, defiance, anxiety, and emotional outbursts are “normal” and when they signal something more serious.…
S7 · E291 · 2 Jun 2026 · 36 min
Parenting Teens Without Losing Your Mind — Or Your Relationship If parenting your teenager feels like survival mode, you’re not alone — but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, child psychologist Dr. Cam sits down with Aliyah Singh, Hannah Ticajo, and Caitlin Severin — the founders of Cultivate Teen Roots — to reframe what the teen years are really about. These credentialed educators and licensed therapist reveal why the science says the adolescent years (ages 12–18) are actually the foundation of your future adult relationship with your child —…
S7 · E281 · 21 Apr 2026 · 25 min
In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with Sheinelle Jones, co-host of Today with Jenna and Sheinelle and author of Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans, to unpack what she learned from interviewing the moms behind some of the most extraordinary humans, including Lady Gaga, Serena and Venus Williams, Steph Curry, and the Jonas Brothers.
S7 · E280 · 14 Apr 2026 · 12 min
In this episode, Dr. Cam unpacks what teen secrecy actually means and why it is often less about defiance and more about development. You’ll hear why the usual parent response can backfire, what secrecy may be protecting, and how to respond in a way that keeps trust intact instead of pushing your teen further away.
S7 · E279 · 7 Apr 2026 · 28 min
When something feels off with your teen, would you know what to do? Nicole Hockley, co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise and Sandy Hook mom, shares how to recognize the warning signs of teen crisis most parents miss — and the one thing you can do right now to keep your child safe.
S7 · E278 · 31 Mar 2026 · 33 min
If consequences keep leading to more pushback, shutdowns, or power struggles with your teen, this episode will show you why. Dr. Cam and Charle Peck unpack what’s really going on beneath teen defiance—and the simple shift that helps parents get better behavior without more battles.
S7 · E277 · 23 Mar 2026 · 15 min
When your teen makes a bad choice, punishment feels like the right move—but it often backfires. In this episode, discover what actually helps teens build real decision-making skills so they make better choices—even when you’re not there.
S7 · E276 · 10 Mar 2026 · 36 min
In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Dr. Cam talks with Nigel Tunnacliffe, CEO and co-founder of Coastline Academy, the largest driving school in the country, about how parents can help anxious teen drivers feel more confident and capable behind the wheel.
S7 · E275 · 3 Mar 2026 · 17 min
Is your teen acting entitled or ungrateful no matter how much you give? In this episode, Dr. Cam explains the developmental science behind teen self-focus and shares practical, research-backed strategies to build real gratitude without lectures, guilt, or power struggles.
S7 · E274 · 24 Feb 2026 · 37 min
Teen boys shutting down can feel like rejection, but it’s usually self-protection. Dr. Cam and teen counselor Jarrod Hoffman share what actually helps teen boys open up again, including reflective listening, trust-building shifts, and simple connection tools that stop the lecture cycle.
S7 · E273 · 18 Feb 2026 · 16 min
If your teen argues about everything, it might not be defiance, it might be healthy brain development. Dr. Cam explains why “talking back” can be a sign of critical thinking and connection, plus what to say to keep disagreements respectful without losing your authority.
S7 · E272 · 10 Feb 2026 · 40 min
Screen time battles aren’t about minutes—they’re about judgment, trust, and how to stay influential with your teen in an AI-driven world.
S7 · E271 · 3 Feb 2026 · 18 min
In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Dr. Cam breaks down the real reason chores blow up in so many homes—and why most of the common fixes (punishment, consequences, rewards, bribing, threatening, lecturing) often backfire long-term.
S7 · E270 · 27 Jan 2026 · 37 min
In this episode, I brought in someone who actually knows what’s happening behind the scenes at Roblox: Tammy Bhaumik, Vice President of Civility and Partnerships at Roblox. And let me tell you—this conversation will either calm your nervous system… or at least give you a real plan.
S7 · E269 · 20 Jan 2026 · 17 min
If your teen’s “nasty attitude” instantly makes you think disrespect, defiance, or this needs to stop now, this episode will change how you see everything. In this episode, I don’t just explain why this happens, I walk you through the critical choice every parent faces in those heated moments… and how one response builds walls while the other builds trust.
Parenting Teens Got You Stressed? 🎙️ Dr. Cam—The Teen Translator—Has Answers! Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is the go-to podcast for parents who are ready to get real about raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell—adolescent psychologist, certified parenting coach, and mom of a teen—this podcast is all about honest conversations that dive deep into the challenges parents face and providing actionable solutions that actually work. Dr. Cam doesn’t just talk theories—she shares real-life insights and strategies based on over a decade of experience and the struggles she faces as a mom herself. Every episode offers practical, science-backed solutions to help you understand your teen, improve communication, and build a stronger relationship. Whether you’re dealing with mood swings, defiance, anxiety, or social media issues, you’ll find easy-to-apply advice that makes a difference. No interviews here—just authentic conversations that get to the heart of what parents are really dealing with. With a mix of expert tips and Dr. Cam’s own relatable stories, you’ll walk away with the tools you need to tackle even the toughest teen challenges with confidence. #Parenting #ParentingTips #ParentingAdvice #ParentingLife #ParentingSupport #TeenParenting #Teenagers #RaisingTeens #ParentingTeens #TeenBehavior #TeenCommunication #TeenMotivation #TeenDevelopment #AdolescentDevelopment #ParentTeenConnection #TeenMentalHealth #DrCam #TheTeenTranslator
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