Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

In June of 2019, Judy Thureson experienced the tragic loss of her eighteen-year-old son, Jacob (aka Hella Sketchy )  to an opioid overdose. In her #1 Bestselling book, Beautiful Tragedy , she chronicles her harrowing experience and introduces the GIVE Principle.   Through her growth and transformation coaching, Judy helps people navigate grief, loss, and uncertainty by applying mindfulness and med...

In this episode Dr. Cam is joined by Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Leigh Schoener, who has always had a deep innate passion for natural health and wellness for the mind and body. She has blended this passion with her professional knowledge of psychology, early childhood education, holistic health practices and most importantly, her experience of being a mom for 18 years to two teenage daught...

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Kamladevi Sharma, an international speaker on work-life balance. . Sharma has been featured on several podcasts and magazines internationally and, she is passionate about growth mindset coaching for the working parent and teen. As a certified professional life coach and a qualified business consultant, Sharma also helps entrepreneurs and people in management t...

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by the founder of DreamWell Coaching , Vanita O'Neal. We're talking about how to help our kids with feeling socially isolated and alone. Vanita teaches parents and children how to manage problematic behavior. She has been studying human behavior as a licensed social worker and life coach. Her company, DreamWell, was birthed in 2011 out of a stressful time in her...

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks to Beth Swiger, founder of SHAPE Your Family , about how to cultivate more joy in our family--something we can never have enough of.   But let's be real...   Many of us fall into habits of taking each other for granted.   We can get so focused on the daily irritations that we forget why we even liked each other in the first place— especially when we’ve been quarantin...

Wendy Kowallis has helped thousands of people, just like you find more meaning in their relationships, find relief from pain, and live a more fulfilled life. Fun fact: Wendy is the 10th of 11 children! In this episode Dr. Cam and Wendy discuss: 1. How your touch is more powerful than you realize, especially if that is your child's love language. 2. How you can make an impact on your children start...

In this episode ShaRon Rea, a Certified Family Communication and Relationships Coach, shares a wealth of solutions to help address the challenges we face raising teens. We also dig into navigating the complexities of co-parenting after divorce. ShaRon also founded the global movement No Judgment. Just Love.® inviting people to “Choose to move beyond judgments that divide to consciously lead with L...

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Wim Tapley and his mom Cherry to talk about supporting our teen's “outlandish” dreams and how it strengthens motivation, resilience, and strong family connection. At the age of 18, Wim is one of the most ambitious artists in the D.C. area. After growing up as a musician and songwriter, he honed his craft by playing live at all of the bars, restaurants, and sma...

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks to Rish Mitra, founder of the Dads And Deadlifts Foundation. Rish and Dr. Cam talk about: How to connect with teens as a father How to overcome society's stereotypes and expectations to allow our children to be their true selves. How to overcome our own mindset and fixed beliefs about what it means to be a man. Rish's life’s mission is to serve boys, men, and fathers...

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Dr. Cam is joined by Virginia Prodan, an International Human Rights Attorney, author, and Victory Consultant. As a young attorney in Romania - under Nicolae Ceausescu’s brutal communist regime - Virginia had defended human and religious rights cases. For this act of treason, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came wi...

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Hallie Steinberg, a certified health coach and special ed teacher with a degree in biology. Dr. Cam and Hallie talk about the 4 pillars of health (LEAN) and how to help teens live a healthy life through independence and collaboration. Hallie Steinberg, a Certified Health Coach with Hallie's Healthy Living, inspires healthy living through simple changes. She pr...

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by her awesome niece and quintessential gen Zer, Madi.  They cover how this generation is navigating "adulting" and growing up with social media.  Madi also shares her coming out story, explains what non-binary is, discusses the impact of being queer in a heteronormative society, and gives parents some tips for helping teens who are questioning their sexuality. ...

What do you do when you have a clear vision of what your teen needs to succeed (the school, the degree, the job...), but your teen isn't buying into it? In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Christa Downey, Cornell Engineering Career Center Director and private executive coach. After 20 years working with Cornell students, Christa has a considerable amount of insight into what young adults need to...

I have been doing a long of internal reflection lately (mostly in the middle of the night) and made a harsh realization I want to share with you---in case you're having the same concerns. If you're feeling scattered, overwhelmed, stressed, and guilty I encourage you to take a listen. It's only 8-minutes, so you can do it while you get ready in the morning.   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com |...

If you're like me, you get frustrated when your picture-perfect plans get derailed--and it happens a lot when we have teens. Here's a quick tip on how to handle it. 

Sometimes we can be pretty quick to judge and make accusations. Next time you get annoyed or frustrated about something your teen has done or said ask yourself, "Am I giving them the benefit of the doubt or am I doubting them?"    Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes   If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW &am...

As much as we'd like to protect our teens from the hurt and pain in the world, it can't be avoided. When tough topics come up, here are some tips for handling them with grace.   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes     If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

Why do our attempts to stop our teens' disrespectful behavior or manage their anxiety often backfire? Here's a common mistake I see parents make and what to do instead.  Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks about teaching our kids, especially our daughters, to speak up when they feel mistreated, unheard, or uncomfortable. As a mom of a teen daughter, she knows how important it is for them to feel empowered and have a voice. In this episode, Dr. Cam shares her own personal story and provides three ways to encourage our girls to advocate for themselves.    Connect with Dr...

Distance learning is really challenging for our kids (and us)! How do we help them succeed when they don't even want to log on? Dr. Cam has some tips for teaching our teens how to persevere when times are tough and the future unclear.   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW...

You've tried everything, but nothing seems to work. You feel like you're at your wit's end with the attitude and emotional outbursts. You don't know how else to help your teen with their anxiety and struggle with self-confidence. Your main goal right now is to just get through this without too much damage. I hear you. Let's talk about it!   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instag...

Motivation continues to be a huge struggle for parents and teens these days. It's also the cause of endless power struggles, fights, resentment, and anger. But what should you do instead? Today I want to shift your focus from guiding your teen to be practical to helping them dream BIG.    Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes If you fo...

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, the president and CEO of Parents Anonymous. Dr. Pion-Berlin is a renowned expert in strengthening families and communities all around the world. She has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CNN News.  Dr. Lisa and Dr. Cam talk about how to promote our teens' positive social and emotional growth including:  · Setting realist...

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Helen Odessky, Psy. D ., a licensed clinical psychologist, coach, speaker, and author of the bestselling books “ Stop Anxiety from Stopping You ” and “ Stop Fear from Stopping You ”. Her advice has been featured in numerous national and international media outlets. In this interview, Dr. Helen shares how... A lot of parenting issues can be solved by managing you...

Everything we hear leads us to believe that the teen years are going to be difficult. We brace ourselves. We commiserate with other parents. We hold our breath and pray for it to be over soon. But what if I told you, it doesn't have to be this way?   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE,...