Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Scott Jennens from Resilient Youth Australia. Scott has taught for over 30 years, primarily with students experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems. For the past 3 years, Scott has been the Partnerships Manager for Resilient Youth Australia. Resilient Youth Australia has conducted wellbeing surveys in schools and captured the responses of nearly 400,000 young people. Scott believes that being Connected, Protected and Respected is the key to developing resilience in young people. Dr. Cam and Scott discuss: How to help our teens become more resilient. How to best support a teen struggling in school. Why it’s important teens feel Connected, Protected, and Respected. Scott is offering a free 69-page eBook '101 Resilience Building Ideas, packed with practical tips to help improve resilience at school and home. If you want to learn even more about how to connect with your teen and calm the drama, be sure to join me for the Parenting Teens Power Hour. I have an incredible lineup of experts lined up to share their best tips and secrets—and it’s free. You can register at https://www.askdrcam.com/powerhour. If you enjoyed this episode and all the impactful tips that Scott shared with us, please take a quick moment to rate and review. This helps other parents like you find this show. Feel free to share the love with a friend as well.

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Ross Szabo, Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA/CEO and CEO of the Human Power Project. As an award-winning pioneer of the youth mental health movement, Ross is actively changing the way communities learn about mental health. During his 8 years as Director of Outreach at the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, he helped create the first youth mental health speakers’ bureau in the country and personally spoke to over one million people. He’s also the author of Behind Happy Faces; Taking Charge of Your Mental Health and A Kid’s Book About Anxiety. Ross and Dr. Cam discuss: How to talk about mental health with our teens How to normalize the concept of mental health with our teens The importance of knowing and sharing our family’s mental health history How to discern between depressed vs sad and anxious vs nervous. What to do if we’re concerned about our teen’s mental health. Connect with Ross Szabo Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Connect with Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com If you want to learn even more about how to connect with your teen and calm the drama, be sure to join me for the Parenting Teens Power Hour. I have an incredible group of experts lined up to share their best tips and secrets—and it’s free. You can register at https://www.askdrcam.com/powerhour. If you enjoyed this episode and all the impactful tips that Ross shared with us, please take a quick moment to rate and review. This helps other parents like you find this show. Feel free to share the love with a friend as well.

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Amy Harman, Therapist, Eating Disorder Specialist, and author of Perfectly Imperfect: Compassionate Strategies to Cultivate a Positive Body Image. Amy has been working as a therapist for over 15 years and has a specialty treating women and girls with eating disorders. She loves working with teens and their parents to help them navigate eating disorder recovery and frequently speaks on the topic of body image. Dr. Cam and Amy cover: Signs that our teen may have an eating disorder. What to do if we’re concerned with our teen’s weight or body image. How to help our teens develop a positive body image and healthy relationship with food. Amy is offering a free body image meditation to listeners. Connect with Amy Harman Website | Facebook Connect with Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com Want to learn even more about how to connect with your teen and calm the drama? Be sure to join me for the Parenting Teens Power Hour. I have an incredible group of experts lined up to share their best tips and secrets—and it’s free. You can register at https://www.askdrcam.com/powerhour. If you enjoyed this episode and all the impactful tips that Amy shared with us, please take a quick moment to rate and review. This helps other parents like you find this show. Feel free to share the love with a friend as well.

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Dr. Jordan Shapiro, author, educator, researcher, and father of 4. Jordon is the author of the best-selling, critically acclaimed book The New Childhood and has a Tedx talk: Parenting for the Future - The New Childhood. He teaches in Temple University’s Intellectual Heritage Program, is a senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and nonresident fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. Today we're digging into his upcoming book, Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad, which offers a norm-shattering perspective on fatherhood, family, and gender essentialism. We discuss how important it is for parents to interrogate the family norms we take for granted--particularly around screens and gender. Jordan explains how we must recognize that our unconscious (and sometimes conscious) commitment to outdated narratives is betraying our own best intentions. Connect with Jordan Shapiro Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Connect with Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com. If you enjoyed this episode and all the mind-blowing ideas that Jordan shared with us, please take a quick moment to rate and review. This helps other parents like you find this show. Feel free to share the love with a friend as well.

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Megan Suggitt, youth worker and founder of Beautiful Minds. Megan’s passion for starting Beautiful Minds was through her own personal experiences navigating the educational system with a Non-Verbal Learning Disability and feeling a sense of “‘otherness’. Beautiful Minds empowers youth to “see their ability” and move beyond the label. She wants to guide others out of their own darkness and illuminate a pathway of change. Dr. Cam and Megan talk about our common misconceptions about learning disabilities and how to bring out the best in a child with a non-verbal learning disability. If you're ready to supercharge your parenting even more, join me on Tuesday nights for my FREE webinar series: The Parenting Teens Power Hour. Every session I invite an expert like Megan to join me and deep dive into the issues that matter most to parents like you. Register for free HERE. Connect with Megan Suggitt Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Connect with Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com If you enjoyed this episode and all the amazing nuggets that Megan shared with us, please take a quick moment to rate and review. This helps other parents like you find this show. Feel free to share the love with a friend as well.

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Richard Capriola, the author of “The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse.” Richard was an adult and adolescent addictions counselor for over two decades. He recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas and is now providing parents a roadmap on adolescent substance abuse through his award-winning book and its companion workbook. Richard and Dr. Cam talk about: Why some teenagers turn to drugs What parents can do to prevent drug use What warning signs to look out for. What to do if we suspect or know our teens are using drugs If you're ready to supercharge your parenting, join me Tuesdays evenings for my FREE webinar series Parenting Teens Power Hour. Every session I talk with experts like Richard to dig deep into the issues that matter most to parents like you. Click here to register for free. Connect with Richard Capriola Website | Facebook | LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com If you find value in my interview with Richard, please rate and review to help other parents in need of help find it too. Thank you!

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with COLLEGE ADMISSIONS EXPERT and author of the international best-seller College Admissions Secrets, Dr. Gena Lester. She developed “U-Niquely-U,” a system which helps teens discover themselves and find the perfect fit and best match in the college selection process. Dr. Lester is also a mom, who helped her three children secure college scholarship offers totaling over $1.5 million combined. Dr. Lester and Dr. Cam talk about: 1) What changes in college admission COVID ushered in. 2) How to navigate these changes and standout in the process when activities were canceled. 3) What your teen can do to this semester to impact their college application. If you have a teen considering college, you're not going to want to miss this. Dr. Lester is also going to be my guest on the Parenting Teens Power Hour. If you haven't registered to be part of this FREE webinar series for parents, you can sign up here. Connect with Dr. Gena Lester Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Connect with Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com

In today's episode, Dr. Cam talks with Special Needs Family Strategist Annie Treml. Having grown up the eldest sibling to a person with disabilities, Annie, a former school psychologist, now helps parents navigate the complex sibling dynamic between typically-developing children and children with disabilities. Her shame-free no-nonsense approach ensures both feel equally loved and valued, while making sure everyone’s needs get met. Annie and Dr. Cam discuss how typically-developing teens in special needs families may appear fine, but often are highly conflicted internally and struggle with self-identity, self-advocacy, and connection. Annie teaches us how to spot the hidden signals that your typically-developing child needs support & resources. Connect with Annie Treml Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Facebook Group Connect with Dr. Cam at www.askdrcam.com Want more tips and strategies for parenting teens? Be sure to join Dr. Cam for the Parenting Teens Power Hour. Register for FREE at https://www.askdrcam.com/powerhour. If you found this episode helpful, please rate, review, and share the love with a friend.

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Restoration coach, Tricia Cooper. Tricia helps people rediscover and restore a life of worth, adventure, and purpose through mental discipline, emotional awareness, spiritual balance, and loving relationships. Tricia is also the mom of 7 (5 of her own and 2 bonus). Tricia and Dr. Cam talk about how to help our teens find and appreciate their unique talents, gifts, and purpose. Connect with Tricia Cooper: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Connect with Dr. Cam: https://linktr.ee/drcam If you found this episode with Tricia helpful, please rate, review, and share with a friend. We appreciate the love!

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Rebecca Marcus, LCSW, a trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapist in the NYC area. Rebecca specializes in anxiety and relationships. She helps young adults, teens, and tweens to develop self-awareness and build effective coping skills to break free from anxiety and stress while accessing one’s own inner resilience, strength, and wisdom. In this episode, Rebecca and Dr. Cam cover: How to identify and recognize signs of anxiety in yourself and your teen. Tips to regulate your nervous the system to better manage anxiety. Connect with Rebecca Marcus: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Cam: https://linktr.ee/drcam If you found this episode helpful, please rate, review, and share with a friend that could benefit from it as well.

In this episode, Dr. Cam invites her teen daughter, Lexy, to join her to talk about how homeschooling is going so far. They started this new journey just 3 weeks ago after a lot of hard discussions, tears, and soul searching. Lexy, a high school freshman, speaks openly and honestly about why she wanted to leave the public school system and how she feels about homeschooling (and having her mom in charge of her education). If you and your teens are contemplating homeschooling or struggling with public school, you won't want to miss this episode. Connect with Dr. Cam (and Lexy) at www.askdrcam.com If you found this episode with Lexy helpful, please rate, review, and share with a friend. We appreciate the love!

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Caleb Kidd Coy, a legacy consultant who loves helping others become epic legacy heroes to their family's and loved ones. As a husband, father, entrepreneur & mentor, he finds great joy in serving others. He encourages people to think independently, grow exponentially, transform internally & to succeed while overcoming adversity in all aspects of life. During this interview, Caleb shares his own personal journey growing up as a teen with strict parents, his near death experience due to a drug overdose, and his current challenges raising teens of his own. Caleb wants to offer a message of hope and let parents know that sometimes letting go can be the hardest part when it comes to teenagers. What is crucial is that we remain a consistent presence of love, affirmation, support and encouragement, even when we cannot physically be there for them. Connect with Caleb Kidd Coy Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Caleb is also offering listeners a FREE Health Care Document set ($300 value). Contact Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com If you found this episode with Caleb insightful, please share the love: rate, review, and share with a friend. Thanks!

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Sheila Doerfler (@SheilaDoerfler), founder of Luminescent Being about PSYCH-K® and how it can help our mindset as a parent. Sheila has over 30 years of healing experience in a variety of modalities helping people heal trauma & rewrite subconscious programs to find more freedom & wholeness. An avid traveler, Sheila has moved overseas several times & currently lives near Melbourne, Australia with her family. In this episode we talk about how our own behavior (aka modeling) impacts our teen’s beliefs and coping skills. If we model blame, anger, overwhelm & impatience, we pass those habitual behaviors onto them. Connect with Sheila Doerfler Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com If you found value in my conversation with Sheila, please rate and review so other parents can find this episode too! Thank you.

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks to Jessica Scott (@jessscottcoaching), a relationship coach for Alpha Women about empowering our teen daughters. As a former single mother, she realized much of her journey both in parenting in her own work and personal life was about growing herself up and learning to re-parent herself. She is passionate about giving women the tools that are lacking in society so women can truly thrive in being who they’re here to be. Jessica and Dr. Cam talk about: How to help our children identify their needs, so they can grow into adults with boundaries. How to not *just* encourage our daughters to be strong, which can come at a cost later. Connect with Jessica Scott Website | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com If you found this episode with Jessica helpful, please rate and review so other parents that have teen daughters can find this episode as well. They’ll thank you for it.

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Dr. Nanyamka Redmond, an applied developmental research scientist who specializes in positive youth development of adolescents. Dr. Redmond's research and practice focus on the impact of supportive relationships on character development, performance, and wellbeing particularly in young athletes. Dr. Redmond and Dr. Cam talk about • The secret to being a supportive parent. • Why being curious about your teen’s life is so important. • How the desire to learn from them is just as important as (if not MORE important than) teaching them. Connect with Dr. Redmond Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Connect with Dr. Cam at www.askdrcam.com If you found these insights and tips helpful, please rate and review so other parents can find this episode as well. Thank you!

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Todd Avery (@SafeDrivingCoach), Delaware Valley's Favorite Driving Instructor. Well recognized in the Philadelphia region as an obsessed car enthusiast and a highly personable and dedicated driving instructor, Todd is focused on ensuring a pleasant experience and promoting driver and passenger safety. For the past 15 years, he has coached hundreds of drivers. In addition to teaching new drivers the "rules of the road," Todd is an experienced classroom and race track coach for performance drivers. Teaching and coaching all ages of drivers is Todd's passion. Todd's philosophy is quite simple: “I want the safest, most responsible, most attentive drivers on the road." If you found Todd’s driving advice helpful, please like, comment, and share with friends and family that have new drivers in the home. Connect with Todd Avery: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Dr. Cam at www.askdrcam.com If you found these tips helpful, please take a moment to rate and review so other parents can find this advice as well. Thank you!

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Keisha Montfleury (@confidentkeisha), a confidence coach for girls. With 16 years of successful experience and a strong commitment to serving disadvantaged youth and adults, Keisha has made it her life’s mission to plant the seeds of encouragement into our youth so they are equipped to make wise, sound decisions. Keisha is so passionate about serving our youth that she started her own company called HandiWork LLC, whose purpose is to specifically designed to provide resources for our girls that supports them in having a HEALTHY CONFIDENCE so they will not give into negative behavior. Dr. Cam and Keisha talk about 5 keys to a HEALTHY CONFIDENCE. How to care for the social emotional development of the WHOLE teen. Practical tools and tips to support your teen’s confidence. Keisha has a free eBook you can download: Becoming Confident Tip & Tricks If you enjoyed this episode and all the amazing nuggets that Keisha shared with us, please take a quick moment to follow, rate, and comment. Feel free spread the love and share it with a friend too! Connect with Keisha Montfleury: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Don't forget to grab Dr. Cam's FREE guide: 7 Secrets to Motivating Teens

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Heather Glenn, founder of Aligned Ambition and a self-proclaimed HR mom. Heather spent much of her adult life struggling to choose and pursue a meaningful career. After finding clarity, an immense desire to share her knowledge and research grew into helping others by aligning their personality, interests, and values with meaningful careers. Dr. Cam and Heather talk about: How we can help support our teen’s dreams by helping them uncover their strengths, aptitudes, values, and interests How to help our teens prepare for the future by giving them ownership of their learning and growth A career choice has to be owned by the person making the choice (aka our teen!) Heather offers a free class for teens called “What Nobody Told Me About College” If you enjoyed this episode and all the amazing nuggets that Heather shared with us, please take a moment to rate, review, and share with a friend. Connect with Heather Glenn: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Don't forget to grab Dr. Cam's FREE guide: 7 Secrets to Motivating Teens

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Lesa Forrest, a Certified Family and Life Coach who is passionate about helping others build relationships, marriages, and harmonized families. Lesa is a devoted wife of 27 years, mother of six and a grandma of twelve. Over the last few years, she has used her incredible marital experience and life teachings to help blended families successfully restructure their lives by setting boundaries, establishing realistic expectations and improving their communication. She founded First Step Family LLC, platform designed to help blended families rise above the societal stigmas and build awesome lives for themselves. Lesa and Dr. Cam talk about: How to create more harmony in blended families How to engage our teens by asking them for their input and feelings. How to teach our teens to be thinkers and problem solvers. Connect with Lesa Forrest Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Download Dr. Cam's free guide: 7 Secrets to Motivating Teens If you found these tips helpful, please rate, review, and share with a friend!

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 meditation techniques. In this episode Judy and Dr. Cam talk about: What grief is and how it shows up. How to navigate grief? How to help our teens through their own grief. You can purchase a signed copy of her book here. Connect with Judy: Website | Facebook | Instagram If you want to learn even more about how to connect with your teen and calm the drama, be sure to join me on Tuesday evenings for the Parenting Teens Power Hour. I have a bunch of amazing experts lined up to share their best tips and secrets with you—and it’s free. You can register at AskDrCam.com/powerhour. Also, if you enjoyed this episode and all the amazing nuggets that Leigh shared with us, please rate, review, and share with a friend!

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 daughters. Leigh works with families, teens and children to implement proactive and integrative approaches for those who have learning, social-emotional, behavioral and /or physical health challenges or simply desire better wellness for their family. Leigh and Dr. Cam talk about + Lifestyle and holistic methods that can help a teen who is suffering to manage emotional, learning, behavioral and physical health challenges. + The importance of teaching our teens coping methods for stress as soon as possible. + How the gut-brain connection impacts our overall mind and body health. For all of Dr. Cam's Guests, Leigh is offering a Buy 6 Weekly Session Package, Get 1 Session Free! Anyone interested in setting up a complimentary Wellness Discovery Session can fill out this form. Sign up here. Connect with Leigh Schoener Website | Facebook | Instagram If you want to learn even more about how to connect with your teen and calm the drama, be sure to join me on Tuesday evenings for the Parenting Teens Power Hour. I have a bunch of amazing experts lined up to share their best tips and secrets with you—and it’s free. You can register at AskDrCam.com/powerhour. Also, if you enjoyed this episode and all the amazing nuggets that Leigh shared with us, please rate, review, and share with a friend!

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 to eliminate burnout and achieve balance in their personal and professional lives. In this episode we talk about: 1. How parents can create who they want to be in the roles they play by guiding their subconscious behaviors and reactions. 2. How relationships with our teens can improve by bringing peace to the ego and opening the channel of communication. This includes seeing our teen as an individual we are programming for young adulthood. 3. How making balance a priority helps to bring fulfilment in both our personal and professional life. Sharma is also offering a free Wheel of Life download to all listeners. Download here. Connect with Kamladevi Sharma Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube 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 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 life when her plate was overflowing and she needed to make a change or risk her own mental health decline. She identified her biggest stressors and put to work everything she knew to improve her life and the lives of the parents and children she worked with. She also recognized that God was at the center of her transformation and wants to share it with other people. Connect with Vanita O'Neal Website | Instagram 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 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 quarantined together for MONTHS! Beth provides solutions for getting past the irritation learn to appreciate and honor our loved ones again. Want to learn more strategies for connecting with your teen? Join us Tuesday nights at 7PM for the PARENTING TEENS POWER HOUR. Connect with Beth Swiger Website | Facebook | Instagram 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 :)

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 starting right now. 3. The fact that your kids WANT to connect with you, they just don't know how. Connect with Wendy on Facebook | YouTube Grab you free copy of Dr. Cam's 7 Secrets to Motivating Teens

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 LOVE in your thoughts, words and actions. If you need some encouragement in your parenting journey, you'll appreciate what ShaRon has to say.

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 small venues in his hometown of South Riding, VA, leading worship at his church, and producing his own music. After the coronavirus stifled his plans to pursue music as a street performer in Dublin, Ireland, Wim graduated high school early in order to record his first full-length LP while under quarantine. Wim's debut album "The Woodlands" is available now. Learn more about Dr. Cam at www.askdrcam.com. Music clip: Peace Of Mind by Wim Tapley (https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-ep/1431072322)

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. This is why I launched the podcast known as “Dads And Deadlifts”. Through his non-profit foundation and podcast, he wants to create a safe platform for MEN and WOMEN to express themselves without being judged or shamed. Allowing for a healthy community to embrace authentic self and self-discovery. Connect with Rish Mitra on social: @Dads And Deadlifts 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 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 within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself - who sent an assassin to kill her. Virginia had literally faced her assassin and has lived to tell about it in her memoir Saving My Assassin. She is passionate about mentoring others to stand up to their giants and live a life of significance. Exiled from Romania since 1988, Virginia rebuilt her life in America and reared 3 successful children. Virginia has been featured prominently in many national and international televisions and radios. She is also passionate about mentoring professionals including parents to be better leaders. Listen in this morning to hear her tell her harrowing story and share wisdom from her experience to help us as parents overcome obstacles both in life and with our teens. Connect with Virginia Prodan Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter 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 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 provides individual and group sessions, Wellness Workshops and Health Presentations focusing on the four pillars of health: Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude and Nutrition. She works with Parents and Children, Pregnant/Nursing Mothers and Prime Timers (adults preparing, entering or enjoying their mature years). Hallie has a degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania, a Masters in Education at NYU and a Masters in Special Education at Hunter University. She taught for eight years in various fields of Special Education, predominantly with Elementary students with language-based Learning Disabilities. As a Health Coach, she has participated in International Health Summits, Podcasts, Health Panels and Wellness Workshops to inspire healthy living. Hallie provides education and coaching in a fun and interactive way, focusing on the unique health journey and experiences of each person. Connect with Hallie Steinberg Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn 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 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. Connect with Madi MadiMadeDis Etsy Shop| Instagram | TikTok 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 :)

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 be successful at school and in the job market. It may not be what you think... Listen to her interview to find out what she's learned and get tips to help you set your teen up for the future. Connect with Christa Downey LinkedIn | Life Skills: Career Conversations to Have at Home 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 :)

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 | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

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 & SHARE. Thanks :)

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. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

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 & SHARE. Thanks :)

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 | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | iTunes If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

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 found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

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 realistic expectations for children · Identifying and reducing daily parenting stresses · How to effectively advocate for your child’s needs Learn more about Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin and Parents Anonymous at https://parentsanonymous.org/ 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 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 your own anxiety. A lot of this anxiety starts with "what if" Our own fears can sometimes be projected onto our kids and amplified. Connect with Dr. Helen Odessky Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website 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 :)

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, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

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 all over the world on transformational journeys where weight loss feels almost like a side effect. Connect with Alex Tomaszewska www.ImDoneWithDiets.com | Instagram 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 :)

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, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

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, valued, and celebrated, and this is not just for adults, it is for teens as well. • Your teen has a desire to be heard, and in this time of establishing who they are, or their identity, they need a safe place to share what they are processing. • Unconditional love goes a long way. They will remember that they are loved, and so trust will be developed. Debi has also generously offered to give her transformative book to listeners for FREE (all you have to pay is the shipping). If you're interested, send her a message through her Facebook account: @authordebironca. Connect with Debi Ronca www.debironca.com | Facebook | LinkedIn 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 :)

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 & SHARE. Thanks :)