Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

What is non-binary and heteronormativity? A Gen Z perspective

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. 
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Setting teens up for success with Christa Downey

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.  
 
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Priorities vs commitments: How to keep them aligned

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.
 
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When things don't go the way you planned (The car alarm)

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. 

Jumping to conclusions (the water bottles)

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?" 
 
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Difficult conversations

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.
 
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Don’t like your teen’s behavior? Try this.

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. 
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Giving our daughters a voice

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. 
 
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Teaching teens perseverance

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.
 
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If what you’re doing isn’t working, it’s time for a CHANGE!

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!
 
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