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5 Secrets to Better Address Disrespectful Behavior

Navigating through your teen's challenging behaviors, like that all-too-familiar door slam, can be a real test of patience. I've been right there in the trenches with my own daughter. Thankfully, we've come a long way, and she's now pretty skilled at handling her feelings (and knows when I need a moment too).

Raising Resilient Teenagers: Land the Helicopter, Embrace Benign Neglect

Don’t worry, this isn’t about ignoring your teen’s needs or putting them in danger. This approach, inspired by psychoanalyst Alice Miller’s work, encourages parents to "step back and let the child fall," metaphorically speaking. As Garner beautifully explained, “Their lives are their own. I’m not trying to live their life, and I don’t mind that they see that I love mine.” ❤️

How To Set Boundaries for Your Teen That Stick

Eager to set boundaries that your teen will respect? These 4 strategies will set you up for success .

Adolescence is a time of exploration, self-discovery, and a desire for independence. While it's crucial to nurture their newfound autonomy, setting clear boundaries is essential for maintaining a healthy and respectful parent-teenager relationship.

3 Myths Parents Should Ditch When Raising Resilient Teens

Raising a teenager can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, challenges, and triumphs. And when it comes to fostering resilience in your child, there's a lot of misinformation out there. Let's debunk some common myths and equip you with practical advice to help your teen navigate the social minefield with confidence.

Pro Parenting Tip #50: The Magic Question

Service reps have a powerful trick for soothing angry customers: asking the question that calms and unites. 🧙‍♂️ Guess what? It's equally effective with irate teenagers. Here it is…

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7 Powerful Parenting Tips for Handling a Defiant Teen on Your Teen Magazine

Interview with Your Teen Magazine

Nothing gets our blood boiling as much as a defiant teen, whether they’ve ignored your request to unload the dishwasher or slammed the door when you asked about their day. It’s important to remember that most often this is just typical teen development and typical feelings.

Helping Parents Build Better Relationships With Their Teenagers

Interview on Dr. Paul’s Family Talk Radio

Dr. Cam discussed her work with "helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding", as well as her newest release, "Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving Community School Solution".

What Your Teenager Really Wants You to Know

Interview on The Transition Bridge with Debi Ronca Podcast

Would you like to meet someone who can understand and even translate for you what your teenager is trying to share? This episode is for you!! Learn how Dr. Cam bridges the communication gap between parents & teens.

Parenting Teens Podcasts about Family Relationships

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Stop Being a Homework Warden with Sue Groener

In this episode, I’m joined by The Parenting Mentor, Sue Groner. Sue is the author of Parenting with Sanity and Joy, 101 Simple Strategies, the host of The Parenting Mentor Sessions Podcast, and is a certified Positive Discipline parent educator. She is also a frequent guest expert on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox to name a few, and provides advice for many national publications and websites such as The Wall Street Journal, Parents, Real Simple, Today.com, HuffPost, and Katie Couric Media.

How to Connect with Teens with Elise Knox

If you’re frustrated because your teen refuses to talk to you, wants little to do with you or the rest of family, or snaps at you when you provide guidance, this episode is for you. I’m joined by former middle school teacher turned coach Elise Knox. She shares tips on how to connect with our teens with her three steps to listening without judgment.

Dealing with Disrespectful Teens

In this episode, I answer the following parent question: Nothing we do makes our daughter happy. Why can’t she just accept a comment, advice, suggestion without complaining and pushing back? How can I make her listen and accept what she is being told without an argument?

How to Have a Happy Divorce with Nikki & Ben

Navigating divorce and stepparenting is challenging for everyone involved, but statistics show it’s particularly difficult for teen-aged children. Fortunately, there are things we can do to ease the transition and even thrive.

How to Reach Your Troubled Teen with Michael Unbroken

If your teen seems out of control and you’re worried about their risky behavior and questionable choices, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Michael Unbroken, author of the best-selling book Think Unbroken and educator for adult survivors of child abuse.

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