Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

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 🎧 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. 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.

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   🎧 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. 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.

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 🎧 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 request you’re willing to let go of this week?

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?

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. 🔔 Follow the show so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening. See you next week! Dr. Cam

"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

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. 🔔 Follow the show so you never miss an episode.

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.

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. ⭐ 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.

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 🎧❤️ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Don't keep it to yourself! Share your favorite episode and leave a rating and review to help other parents find the support they need. Your feedback helps me create even more episodes filled with practical tips for you and your family! Thanks so much for your support! 🙏💫 🔔 Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss another solution-packed episode! 🙌 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. #theteentranslator #drcamcaswell #parentingteenswithdrcam #TeenResilience #Overparenting