Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

• ADHD & Homework: Your Teen Isn’t Stubborn—They’re Stuck

  If homework has turned into an exhausting nightly standoff, this episode is for you. Dr. Cam and neurodivergent therapist Holly Blanc Moses reveal why ADHD teens aren’t “stubborn” or “unmotivated”—they’re stuck due to executive functioning challenges like task initiation, time blindness, working memory, and overwhelm. You’ll learn how shame and the expectation–capacity gap make starting feel impossible, and you’ll get brain-based, neurodiversity-affirming tools to move from standoff to small wins: time timers, body doubling, task analysis, and collaborative problem-solving. Walk away with practical scripts and strategies that protect your relationship while helping your teen start—and finish—homework with more confidence and less conflict.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why “stubborn” and "lazy" are the wrong story  5 neuroscience-backed strategies that end homework battles The 2-minute trick that finally got my ADHD teen to clean their room How to tell if you’re accidentally hurting your teen’s mental health (even good parents do this)   🎧❤️ ENJOYING THE SHOW? If this helped, share it with a friend and leave a rating/review so more parents can find it. Don’t miss an episode—subscribe!   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Time Timer Flown (body doubling platform) The 135 School Accommodations for Autistic & ADHD Students (50% off)   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Holly Blanc Moses Website: hollyblancmoses.com/connect Practice (Raleigh, NC): crossvinecounseling.com Facebook: @hollyblancmoses Instagram: @hollyblancmoses LinkedIn: @holly-blanc-moses-378a78104 YouTube: @autismadhdtvwithholly FB Group for Parents: WiredDifferentlyGroup   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 Why Homework Feels Impossible: Executive Functioning 101 12:29 The Expectation–Capacity Gap (and how to close it) 24:37 Motivation vs. Task Analysis: Mapping the first step 36:05 From Shame to Support: Language that lowers defenses 37:01 Co-Regulation and Trust: Teaching when your teen is stressed 41:42 Tools That Work: Time timers, body doubling, and collaboration   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 #ADHD #executivefunction #homework

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• How To Love The Teen You Have

  Struggling to connect with your teenager? You’re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart shares transformative, brain-based strategies to help parents rebuild connection with defiant, distant, or disconnected teens. Learn why the phrase “I love my teen, but I don’t like them right now” resonates so deeply with parents—and how to move from constant conflict to calm, connected communication. Dr. Lockhart explains the neuroscience behind teen behavior, comparing the adolescent brain to the toddler years to help you understand why your teen’s reactions can seem “illogical and irrational.” Together, Dr. Cam and Dr. Lockhart unpack the emotional toll of disrespect, withdrawal, and conditional love, offering parents science-backed tools to restore trust and strengthen relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable steps to stop the yelling cycle, repair emotional wounds, and reconnect with your teen—without losing your authority or your sanity.     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why your teen acts “irrational” (and what brain science reveals about it) How to stop the yelling and nagging cycle—and retrain your teen to listen The difference between conditional and unconditional love in parenting Simple, curiosity-based conversations that rebuild trust and connection How to repair a broken relationship—even when your teen won’t talk   🎧❤️ 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 📘 Love the Teen You Have by Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart (on Sale Now ) 📗https://read.macmillan.com/fib/lovetheteenpreorder/ (The Work Book)   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart 🌐 Website: www.anewdaysa.com 📸 Instagram: @doctor.annlouise.lockhart 🎥 YouTube: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart     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 to Parenting Challenges with Teens 03:03 – Understanding Teen Behavior and Development 05:54 – The Importance of Connection Over Control 08:51 – Navigating Conditional Love and Acceptance 11:41 – The Impact of Parenting Styles on Relationships 14:35 – Repairing Relationships with Teens 17:30 – The Role of Humility in Parenting 20:30 – Breaking the Cycle of Miscommunication 23:16 – The Power of Apology and Accountability 26:08 – Creating a Supportive Environment for Teens 28:59 – Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways   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 #parentingteens #parentteenconnection

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• Your Teen Isn’t Triggering You—Your Inner Teen Is

  Ever wonder why your teen’s backtalk or eye roll hits you harder than it should? 🧠 In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, adolescent psychologist Dr. Cam Caswell sits down with Shelly Robinson, certified conscious parenting coach and founder of Raising Yourself, to uncover why your child’s behavior often activates your deepest wounds—and how healing your own past can completely transform your relationship. Shelly shares her personal journey from reactive parenting and yelling matches to fostering calm, emotionally intelligent conversations with her now-15-year-old son. You’ll discover the link between your inner teen and your actual teen, learn to identify emotional triggers before they explode, and walk away with tools to break generational cycles of shame, guilt, and control. If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I lose it over something so small?”, this episode will help you find compassion for yourself—and create a more peaceful, connected home. 💛   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE 🔍 How unresolved childhood wounds fuel conflict with your teen — and why recognizing your “inner teen” is the first step to calmer parenting 💬 The art of repair after conflict, including Shelly’s “No-But Apology Formula” that teaches accountability and emotional maturity 🧘‍♀️ How to recognize physical cues of emotional triggers (like that racing heart or heat surge) before they hijack your reactions 🌱 The self-compassion shift that transforms parent-teen communication, helping you raise emotionally intelligent, confident kids   🎧❤️ 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 Shelly Robinson: About Raising Yourself Book Mentioned: Rewire (on neuroplasticity and changing thought patterns)   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Shelly Robinson Website: About Raising Yourself Instagram: @raisingyourself Facebook: @raisingyourself TikTok:  @raisingyourself       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 Understanding Parental Triggers 02:45 The Journey to Conscious Parenting 05:46 Inner Child Work and Its Importance 08:43 Recognizing Emotional Triggers 11:31 Navigating Teen Behavior 14:31 The Cycle of Self-Criticism 17:27 Reparenting Yourself 20:10 Empowering Your Voice 23:12 Building Healthy Communication   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 #consciousparenting #parentingteens  

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• When Teen Drama Divides Parents: How to Rebuild Connection & Trust

  When parenting teenagers becomes a battleground between parents, everyone suffers—including your teen. Dr. Cam and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish tackle the common problem of parental division, where one parent becomes the “tough one” while the other takes on the “soft” role, creating conflict that teens often exploit. This episode reveals why parents frequently end up on opposite sides of the parenting spectrum, especially during the teenage years when stakes feel higher and emotions run deeper. The experts explain how family triangulation occurs—when relationship tension between parents gets redirected toward the teenager, creating dysfunction for everyone involved. Key insights include understanding that both parents typically share the same core values and goals for their children, even when their approaches differ dramatically. The solution isn’t forcing identical parenting styles, but rather establishing shared values while allowing different expressions of those values. Dr. Tracy emphasizes the critical importance of relationship repair—acknowledging mistakes and their impact—as a foundational skill for both marriage and parenting. Parents learn practical strategies for supporting each other even during disagreements, including validation techniques and behind-the-scenes communication that maintain unity. The discussion addresses common challenges like shame spirals, resentment over unequal parenting burdens, and interference from extended family members. Most importantly, parents discover that focusing on their own relationship with their teen—rather than trying to control their partner’s approach—creates more positive outcomes for everyone involved.   💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why teen conflict often divides parents—and how to stop it How family triangulation quietly damages your family dynamic Ways to stay emotionally connected even when parenting styles clash Tools for rebuilding trust and communication with your partner   🎧❤️ 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 Book: You, Your Husband and His Mother by Dr. Tracy Dalgleish Podcast: Dear Dr. Tracy (Top 100 Podcast   🤝 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Dr. Tracy Dalgleish Website: drtracyd.com Instagram: @DrTracyD   👩‍🏫 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 Understanding Parenting Divides 02:51 The Impact of Parenting Styles on Relationships 05:59 Navigating Conflict and Communication 08:53 The Role of Self-Reflection in Parenting 11:49 Building a Stronger Partnership 14:22 Empathy and Understanding in Parenting 17:16 Addressing Shame and Responsibility 20:25 Aligning Values for Effective Parenting 23:10 Managing Old Patterns in Parenting 25:21 Navigating Disagreements in Parenting 29:20 Strengths and Teamwork in Parenting 30:19 Dealing with External Pressures 33:37 The Importance of Affirmation 37:45 Modeling Self-Reflection and Self-Care 42:02 Empowerment Through Acceptance and Control   🧭 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 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 #ParentingTeens #CoParenting #FamilyDynamics

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• 5 Tactics to Calm Your Explosive Teenager (That Actually Work)

  Is your teenager melting down after school, snapping at you, or shutting down completely? You’re not alone—and it’s not “bad behavior.” In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, adolescent psychologist Dr. Cam Caswell sits down with Dr. Jim Costello, creator of the Costello Method, to reveal why teen emotional explosions are actually neurological responses to overload—not disrespect. You’ll discover why “sit still and listen” makes things worse, how parents can become a safe haven instead of a trigger, and five body-based tactics you can use immediately to calm your teen, rebuild connection, and reduce household stress. 🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why your teen’s after-school meltdown is a sign of nervous system overload—not bad manners How movement and co-regulation unlock calmer communication and emotional safety at home Simple joint-pressure and grounding techniques parents can use to defuse high-stress moments How to spot “neurological soft signs” like fidgeting or posture changes before a blow-up happens 🎧❤️ 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. 🙏💫 🔔 Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss another solution-packed episode! 🙌 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Jim Costello’s Website The Brain Follows by Dr. Jim Costello The Costello Method – focus on developmental plasticity & primitive reflex integration 🤝 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Dr. Jim Costello Website: DrJimCostello.com Instagram: @dr.jimcostello 👩‍⚕️ 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 to Teen Emotional Challenges 03:56 The Evolution of Teen Regulation 07:53 Understanding Emotional Dysregulation 13:54 Tools for Co-Regulation 18:39 Navigating Parent-Child Dynamics 24:15 Creating Collaborative Movement Routines 30:31 Reframing Behavior and Understanding Dysregulation 43:13 Key Takeaways 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 #teenemotionalregulation #CostelloMethod  

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