Dr. Louise Stanger discusses the problem of teenage addiction and the importance of effective interventions and support systems for teens. She emphasizes the need for treatment without walls and the role of mentors in helping teens navigate their challenges. Dr. Stanger emphasizes the role of the entire family in supporting teens and suggests finding a mentor for teens as a helpful solution.

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Brooke Romney (@brookeromneywrites), the best-selling author of 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens Volume 1 and 2. Brooke sheds light on how we can foster mutual respect and maintain authority while still strengthening our connection with our teens.

Does your teen display repetitive behaviors like excessive hand washing or hair picking? Are they battling against intrusive thoughts they can't shake off? If so, this episode is for you. These behaviors may signal Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD, a condition impacting around 1 in every 100 children and teens.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kimberley Quinlin, a therapist with extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and OCD-related disorders. Kimberley is here to help us identify these signs in our teens and provide guidance for supporting them effectively.

Are you one of the many parents grappling with the challenge of getting your teenager to sleep? You're not alone. Studies show that approximately 70% of teenagers are sleep-deprived. This lack of adequate rest not only impacts their academic performance but also their physical and mental health.

To shed light on this issue, Dr. Cam talks with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, a Board-Certified Physician and Certified Clinical Sleep Specialist. Dr. Holliday-Bell shares her expertise and top strategies for ensuring our teens get the rest they need for optimal health and well-being.

Dr. Pamela Ellis shares expert advice on finding, applying to, and paying for college. She emphasizes the importance of starting the college application process by understanding the student's why and focusing on their interests and goals. Additionally, Dr. Ellis discusses strategies for paying for college, including negotiating offers and seeking outside scholarships.

In this episode, Dr. Cam and Phinnah discuss how to help teenagers develop self-worth and confidence. They emphasize the importance of validating teenagers' feelings and allowing them to feel difficult emotions. They also discuss the impact of social media and the need for parents to maintain their influence in their teenagers' lives.