Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

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,...

Why do we worry so much about what other people think? I've got some thoughts. I hope you like them...what if you don't...oh, man, should I share these? What if you think they're silly…   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, weight-loss wizard Alex Tomaszewska and Dr. Cam discuss how to talk to our teens about weight--a subject riddled with landmines. Alex was a successful IT engineer and manager for 12 years but when she got depressed she took a shot at losing weight using her mind - and succeeded on the first try. She fell head over heels in love with the process, enhanced it, and now takes clients...

So many of our power struggles with our teens are due to locus of control. In this episode, Dr. Cam shares some tips on how to minimize the fights without nagging, yelling, or losing your mind.   Book reference: " Hurt 2.0." by Chap Clark   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, RE...

What seems obvious to us may not even occur to our teens. Next time your teen doesn't live up to your expectations ask, "was I crystal clear or is it possible I set them up for failure?"   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 :)

Dr. Cam is joined by Debi Ronca, the Founder and CEO of Sequoia Coaching. Debi’s best-selling book, The Family Letter, is having a powerful impact on families all over the world. Her desire and dream are to have her book create a global movement, creating a profound and transformational impact on the family unit. Some highlights from this episode: • Everyone has a longing to be known, loved, value...

As tempted as we are to direct and correct our teenagers, learning to gently guide them is far more effective in the long run. Dr. Cam shares a story about saving a baby turtle and what it taught her about keeping our teens safe.   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW &amp...

In this episode, Carol Smallwood, a certified transformational health & life coach and founder of CGS Health Coach Connected Community joins Dr. Cam to create healthy habits and help our teens do it too.  As we go into the holiday season and new year, it's a perfect time to get our mojo, motivation, and confidence back! Carol is going to tell us how.   Connect with Carol Smallwood   www.cgshea...

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by her sister Courtney to talk about growing up together and the dynamics of older and younger sisters. They may be best friends now, but they had a few obstacles to get here. Parents, hopefully, this will give you some insight into how to help your kiddos get along better NOW and set them up for friendship later.   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Faceboo...

Teens don't listen to what we SAY, they watch what we DO. If your teen is behaving in a way that drives you nuts, you may want to take a close look at your own actions--chances are they are learning those behaviors from you! Dr. Cam shares an example from a recent experience with her own teen daughter.

Lately, we hear a lot of people have been complaining--in person, on social media, everywhere. I get it! This pandemic is frustrating, scary, and wearing us thin. But at some point, we need to stop the whining and take some action. In today's episode, Dr. Cam shares how she's helped herself and her teen daughter turn their b*tching into DOING.   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | I...

Mom! Stop nagging me!" How many times have you heard that? Here's my theory on how to remind without being accused of nagging. It's just a theory--but so far it's been working for me.     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 :)

This is the last episode of my 30-day Facebook Live Challenge. I did it! Now I'd like to share how you can use a monthly, weekly, even daily challenge to motivate your entire family (yes, even your teenager!) and have fun doing it.    Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes   If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW...