Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

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

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

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 & SHARE. Thanks :)

Ever worry about your teen drinking alcohol, using drugs, or vaping? In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Sam Anthony, a professional speaker, lifestyle coach, and personal trainer in long term recovery from substance use disorder, who uses his personal experiences with drugs, alcohol, depression, anxiety, suicidal behavior, recovery, mental fitness, spiritual fitness, and physical fitness to educate and motivate both adults and teenagers. Sam and Dr. Cam discuss why teens turn to substance use and what parents can do to prevent it OR address it when it happens. Connect with Sam Anthony www.samanthonyspeaks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | 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 teen daughter, Lexy, to do some back-to-school problem solving together. If you and your teen are stressed out about how to handle school during the pandemic, this episode is a must-see! 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 Angel Baney, a Certified IOS B.A.N.K Coach and Founder of Hear My Voice Now. Angel and her daughter had difficulty communicating, which led to heated arguments, slamming doors, and meltdowns in their household. She was worried that she was stressing her daughter out by always overreacting. She spent thousands on parenting and communication courses. Angel found the answer in an easy, scientifically proven method that helps parents communicate effectively with their children. Arguments and meltdowns disappeared peace and joy reigned in their household. Angel shares this method with Dr. Cam and also offers a free assessment to you. Connect with Angel Free Assessment | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

Do you know what a bayang is? How about a thirst trap or darty? Test yourself as my niece quizzes me and my sister on our teen slang savvy (hint: we don't do so well.) Bonus if you can count the number of times I say the word, "cool." Want a cheat sheet of the 14 teen slang terms we cover? Grab the cheat sheet here. 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 :)

Heather Fruzzetti, a Holistic Health Coach and founder of www.stronger-longer.com talks to Dr. Cam about: 😌 How to manage our stress. Heather teaches us a powerful calming technique that we can use and teach our teens to use. 🛀 Why self-care is important and how to fit it into our busy schedules 🛡️ Coping skills and self-care ideas to help manage everyday stressors Bio As a busy mother of three, Heather became a Holistic Health Coach to fulfill her passion for helping busy parents improve their health, happiness, and family life. Heather specializes in nutrition and self-care to support immune system health, and in her spare time enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running, gardening, practicing yoga, and writing. Heather received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she received in-depth training in nutrition, health and wellness, and coaching skills, and earned her BA from the University of Virginia, and MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. Connect with Heather Fruzzetti Facebook: Strongerlongerhealth Instagram: @stronger.longer LinkedIn: Heather Fruzzetti Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

Having the same concerns, fights, frustrations with your tween or teen? Feel like you're in a rut? There's a reason we call it that--it's tough to get out of. In this episode, Dr. Cam provides insight into why we and our teens get stuck repeating the same undesirable behaviors and how to put a stop to them. Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher and musician from Washington DC. In this episode, Ofosu and Dr. Cam talk about: 🛌🏾The benefits of making your bed in the morning (it really is powerful!) 🤫 Quieting our inner critic and creating our inner cheerleader 🧘🏼‍♀‍ Modeling a positive mindset for our teens Bio Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher and musician from the Washington DC area. He has been teaching mindfulness meditation since 2008, working with such organizations as Minds, Incorporated, the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, Spirit Rock, and the Insight Meditation Society (IMS). An accomplished musician, Ofosu also performs both domestically and internationally as a Hip Hop and Electronic Music artist. He recently wrote a book for families called “You Are Enough”. Ofosu is also a voice-over talent, having lent his voice to programs on Sesame Studios as well as is voicing Stanley the Snail on the Sprout Network's cartoon "Ollie and Moon". He is the “male voice” on the new mindfulness app Balance. Ofosu currently lives in the Washington, DC area with his wife Ayanna and their four children, Sundara, Samadhi, Sati, and Siddhattha. Ofosu's upcoming parenting self-care class is Dec. 1 and 8, 2020. Learn more here. Connect with Ofosu Jones-Quartey Facebook | Instagram Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

I've had it! We can get so frustrated dealing with our teens that we just want to throw our arms up in the air and give up. They're resilient, they'll figure it out. Clearly, they don't want my help anyway, so why I'm I busting my butt trying? If this sounds familiar, tune in to today's episode! Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

What the heck do we have to do to motivate our teens? Do you feel like all they want to do is sleep and drool over their devices? I feel you!! In this episode, we talk MOTIVATION! Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

Yes! It can be done! Do you ever feel like life is coming at you? Like you’re playing a perpetual game of whack a mole? Something comes up over here and you whack it down. Something comes up over there and you whack that down too. Before you know it days, weeks, and sometimes years slip by in an overwhelming blur. Tracy Nolin Beerman has been there too. Using her unique combination of experiences as a former teacher, certified Life Mastery Consultant, and over 25 years on the yoga mat she helps busy moms regain control of their lives and get their joy back. Join us as we talk about: 1. Why a life vision is key in parenting. Decide what you want in your life and with your relationship with your teens. 2. Aligning your thoughts and your energy with what you want. Your teen is receptive to your energy. 3. Being the parent you wish to become now, in your everyday life. Connect with Tracy Nolin Beerman www.onefootup.com | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

Today I talked with Elle Ingalls, founder of Pressure-Free Living and author of Pressure-Free Parenting: The 10-Second Solution to Reduce Stress and Anxiety for High-Achieving Families. During our interview, Elle shared some simple tips to stop anxiety in its tracks. I don't know about you, but I certainly could use a 10-second solution for stress! BIO Elle Ingalls is an international speaker, coach, author, and founder of Pressure-Free Living. She helps people improve their health and performance with her on-the-go stress management method. A former member of the Forbes Coaches Council, she has created a series of online courses and has coached thousands of people from age 10 to 80 around the globe. Connect with Elle: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this podcast helpful, please LIKE and WRITE A REVIEW. Thanks!

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Jamie Edelbrock, author of Tangled Up. Tangled up (@TangledUpBook on Facebook and Instagram) is a children's book that can be used as a starting point on your child's mental health journey (and your own!). In this beautiful story, she weaves in the message that we all feel tangled up at times and that's okay. It's also okay to get help. If you found this podcast helpful, please LIKE and WRITE A REVIEW. Thanks! Learn more about Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Dr. Cam: Hey, I'm Dr. Cam. And I'm super excited because, other than my daughter, I have my first guest on my show. Jamie Edelbrock is here. She’s married to her high school sweetheart. They have three daughters, and she's worn many hats. You have been a homeschool mom. Right there. I'm blown away because I don't know how you do that. A preschool director, a family ministry director, and you rocked it. And now you are an author? Yes. That's crazy. It was almost a year ago today. We were sitting on your front porch, drinking tea. And your whole world had just blown up! So, take us there. And then, a year later, you are an actual author with a publisher going into bookstores worldwide. Jamie Edelbrock: Like what I know it's crazy. And I say Oh, it's only God. Because a year ago, we were drinking tea and crying on my front porch. DC: That's true. We were doing that. JE: In such a short amount of time. I had lost a church family, a job, my husband was deployed. I had nothing, literally nothing. That's what I felt like my whole world was flipped upside down. I knew everything was happening for a reason. But I had nothing. And at that same time, my kids were struggling, they can tell you know, the world had been our little world had been flipped upside down. And here we were, Mom and three daughters because you know, Eric was away, trying to figure it all out. And it was painful to watch my kids struggle. But also me. I use the word tangled up because that's one way I can describe it is your mind is a mess. Your hearts a mess. Like it's all just jumbled up, untangle this and knots. And I was literally sitting in a gymnastics class with one of my daughters and knowing that another one was struggling really, really, really bad. With school, with dad being away, with friendships, all of that. And I wanted to tell her like it's going to be okay, you need to see a counselor, a therapist. She didn't want to go. So, I poured my heart out in a letter to her in gymnastics class. I was just writing, writing, writing, writing, writing. And when it was finished, I could literally vision pictures. And I thought this has to be a book. I took it to a couple of friends. I went to one of my dear friend’s house and said, “Hey, listen to this.” And swallowed some pride and thought, “Well, I'm probably going to fail. But I'm just going to push this out to publishers.” And sure enough, a couple of them grabbed it. And I went with Mascot books (https://mascotbooks.com/). And the rest is history. It's only God. Now a year later with illustrator, publisher, marketing director, all of that. Here we are. Dr. Cam: It is absolutely amazing. And I remember talking about it and you sent me the manuscript and reading it and going, “Oh my God, this is absolutely beautiful.” The whole way you described tangled up in this description is so incredible. But who knew a year later? Tell us a little bit about what the book is about and the purpose of the book because I think that's a big piece of it. JE: Yeah, so it's a children's book. It talks about how kids get tangled up. Obviously, adults get tangled up too. But this is directed at kids to let them know, hey, things get you tangled up, whether it's big things or little things, whether it's daddy being deployed, moving, bullies, struggling with school, a death in the family, someone's sick, well, heaven sakes, COVID now. All of this, anything to get us tangled up. In the book, I describe how we are made from these beautiful threads. And we're made to do beautiful things, bright, sparkly threads of us. And when things happen in our life with big things, little things, we get tangled up in knots. And sometimes moms and dads, sisters, brothers can't help. Sometimes friends can’t even help. And that's where counselors and therapists come in. In the book, I call them professional detanglers because that's what they are. Love that. In the book, they take the beautiful threads of us that have been tangled up, and they can detangle them, they know how to make us flowing and brilliant and bright again. And one little idea that you had Cam when I brought this to you because I trust you and I love your wisdom and you are one of those amazing professional detanglers. DC: I'm going to take that title by the way. Teen Detangler JE: You had the idea of putting in animals. And so, throughout the book, there are these kittens that get tangled up in yarn, and one's trying to help. And by the end of the book,

Are you tossing and turning at night worrying about whether or not you made the right choice about school? Are you stressing out about how that choice is going to impact your kids (and you)? Are your kids sulking and b*tching about the choice you made? You're not alone! Dr. Cam has a few ideas that may help. If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, & SHARE. Learn more about Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com.

"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.AskDrCam.com.

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, & SHARE. Learn more about Dr. Cam at www.AskDrCam.com.

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 that will help. Connect with Dr. Cam www.askdrcam.com | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, FOLLOW, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

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.com

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 send her a note at www.askdrcam.com

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 & SHARE. Thanks :)

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, REVIEW & SHARE. Thanks :)

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 :)