Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

"I don't want to live anymore." Those words trigger a gut-wrenching sense of panic--especially when they come from your teen. What do you do when your teen threatens to take their life? How do you know if you should take it seriously or not? In this episode, Dr. Cam talks about teen suicide. If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, & SHARE. Learn more about Dr. Cam at www. AskDr...

As parents of teens, we tend to get pretty hard on ourselves. We feel overwhelmed with anxiety, guilt, frustration, and a long list of "what ifs." In this episode, Dr. Cam flips the lens to focus on how to take care of ourselves. If you want to be the best parent that you can be, first, you have to be the best YOU that you can be.  If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, & SHAR...

Miscommunication. It's the catalyst for so many fights, hurt feelings, slammed doors, and, well, more fights. In this episode, Dr. Cam shares a few tips to prevent misunderstandings with your teen and substantially reduce the conflict that usually follows close behind. If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, & SHARE. Learn more about Dr. Cam at www. AskDrCam.com .

As a parent of a teen, do you ever feel like you're losing your mind? Einstein said, "Insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result." If you find yourself having the same fight over and over again with your teen, and falling into the same patterns, it may be time to try something new. If you feel like you have already tried EVERYTHING and nothing works, Dr. Cam has some ideas t...

What happens when you let your teen daughter take over your FB Live about Parenting Teens? Listen and find out! Today Alexa's doing the show for me SOLO  while I’m in an all-day workshop. I’m giving her free rein...so it could be interesting 🤔 😱 If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, & SHARE. Learn more about Dr. Cam and her daughter at www. AskDrCam.com

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by her 14-year-old daughter to talk about ADHD from a teen perspective. If you have a child with ADHD or another learning difference or if you are a teen with a learning difference, this video will offer you encouragement and show you're not in this alone! If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, & SHARE. Learn more about Dr. Cam at www. AskDrCam.c...

How do you keep a positive mindset when your teen is acting like a, well, jerk? In this episode, Dr. Cam shares her secret to remaining calm and staying focused on what really matters. It may be a bit morbid, but it works! If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, & SHARE. Learn more about Dr. Cam at www. AskDrCam.com  

By request, in this episode, Dr. Cam talks about lying and what to do when our teens keep doing it. Dr. Cam shares a method that can also help you address other behaviors like anxiety and disrespect. This is a meaty one, so bring a notebook and pen. If found this episode helpful, please let other parents know by leaving a review. Thank you!! If you want Dr. Cam to address a certain topic, please s...

Let's talk about how to get our teens to talk to US! Not always an easy endeavor, I know. In this episode, Dr. Cam shares 3 tips that will encourage even the most reluctant teen to open up. If you liked this episode, please write a review so other parents can find help too! Thanks :) Learn more about Dr. Cam at www. AskDrCam.com  

Which is more effective at addressing our teen's misbehavior: punishment or discipline? What the heck is the difference? In this episode, Dr. Cam breaks down how one sets our teens (and us) up to fail and the other sets us up for success. Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHAR...

Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? In other words, do you believe your teen is a problem or has a problem? The difference between the two can make an enormous difference in how we parent. In this episode, Dr. Cam talks about how our mindset impacts how effective we are at raising our teens. You can learn more about Dr. Cam at www. AskDrCam.com  

In honor of this weekend's holiday celebrating our country's independence, I want to provide some insight into your teen's need for independence and what we can do to celebrate it rather than fight it.   Don't forget to grab your FREE guide: 5 Parenting Secrets to Calm the Chaos TODAY!  Have a wonderful 4th! You can learn more about Dr. Cam at www.askdrcam.com  

When we get frustrated and angry with our teen's behavior, it's tempting to throw up our hands and want to walk away. But in these moments our teens need us more than ever. Dr. Cam explains why and what we can do instead of giving up or giving in.  Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REV...

In her podcasting debut, Dr. Cam shares a bit of her story and explains the "why" behind her mission to build better parent/teen relationships through improved communication and understanding.   Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)