Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

Is your teen's bathroom counter starting to look like a Sephora exploded? You're not imagining it. The teen skincare craze is real, and TikTok is fueling it. But here's what most parents don't realize: many trendy products, harsh ingredients, and 10-step routines can damage teen skin.
👉 Want to guide your teen's choices without a power struggle? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to talk about trends, spending, and self-image without lectures, and become the voice their teen listens to over TikTok. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, sponsored by Bright Girl Skincare, I sit down with Dr. Angela Casey, a double board-certified dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon, mom of three, and founder of Bright Girl. She breaks down what teens need, what they don't, and how to steer them away from harmful trends and toward lifelong skin health.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why 6 to 8 step "SkinTok" routines backfire
The 3 products teens need: cleanse, moisturize, protect
Which ingredients to avoid, like harsh acids, scrubs, and retinols
Why sun protection in the teen years matters for adult skin health
How to talk to your teen about toning down the trends without a power struggle
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Why teen skincare is suddenly out of control
04:52 The real dangers behind TikTok skincare
10:19 The three-step routine every teen needs
17:44 How early sun exposure leads to adult skin cancer
26:02 What to avoid: acids, beads, scrubs, and retinols
34:11 How to talk to your teen about skincare without lecturing
40:08 Why Bright Girl Skincare was created for teens
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Bright Girl Skincare (15% off)
American Academy of Dermatology: sunscreen safety
Differin (adapalene), an over-the-counter acne treatment
Over-the-counter acne support: benzoyl peroxide washes and witch hazel toners
CONNECT WITH DR. ANGELA CASEY
Website: BrightGirl.com
Instagram: @brightgirlbeauty
TikTok: @brightgirlbeauty
Facebook: @brightgirlbeauty
LinkedIn: Dr. Angela Casey
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is your go-to guide for raising today's teens with more connection, confidence, and calm. Every episode brings expert insight and real-world strategies to help families thrive, not just survive, the teen years.
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If homework has turned into an exhausting nightly standoff, this episode is for you. Teens with ADHD aren't stubborn or unmotivated. They're stuck, thanks to executive functioning challenges like getting started, time blindness, working memory, and overwhelm.
👉 Tired of the nightly homework standoff? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn what to say when their teen is stuck, stay calm instead of pushing harder, and protect the relationship while the homework gets done. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with neurodivergent therapist Holly Blanc Moses. We talk about how shame and the gap between expectations and capacity make starting feel impossible, and we share brain-based, neurodiversity-affirming tools that turn standoffs into small wins, like time timers, body doubling, breaking tasks down, and solving problems together.
You'll walk away with practical scripts and strategies that help your teen start and finish homework with more confidence and less conflict, while protecting your relationship.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why "stubborn" and "lazy" are the wrong story
5 neuroscience-backed strategies that end homework battles
The 2-minute trick that helps ADHD teens get started on anything
How to tell if your approach is adding stress your teen doesn't need
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Why homework feels impossible: executive functioning 101
12:29 The expectation-capacity gap, and how to close it
24:37 Motivation vs. task analysis: mapping the first step
36:05 From shame to support: words that lower defenses
37:01 Co-regulation and trust: teaching when your teen is stressed
41:42 Tools that work: time timers, body doubling, and collaboration
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Time Timer
Flown (body doubling platform)
The 135 School Accommodations for Autistic & ADHD Students (50% off)
CONNECT WITH HOLLY BLANC MOSES
Website: HollyBlancMoses.com
Practice (Raleigh, NC): Crossvine Counseling
Instagram: @hollyblancmoses
Facebook: @hollyblancmoses
Facebook group for parents: Wired Differently
YouTube: @autismadhdtvwithholly
LinkedIn: Holly Blanc Moses
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
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"I love my teen, but I don't like them right now." If you've ever thought that, you're far from the only one. When your teen is defiant, distant, or disconnected, love can feel hard to find.
👉 Want to enjoy your teen again? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to stop the yelling cycle, repair after hard moments, and move from constant conflict to calm, connected conversations. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, author of Love the Teen You Have. She explains why the teen brain can seem as irrational as a toddler's, and shares practical, brain-based ways to rebuild connection without losing your authority or your sanity.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why your teen can seem irrational, and what brain science says about it
How to stop the yelling and nagging cycle
The difference between conditional and unconditional love in parenting
Simple, curious conversations that rebuild trust
How to repair your relationship, even when your teen won't talk
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 When parenting a teen gets hard
03:03 What's going on in the teen brain
05:54 Connection over control
08:51 Conditional vs. unconditional love
11:41 How your parenting style affects your relationship
14:35 Repairing your relationship with your teen
17:30 Why humility matters in parenting
20:30 Breaking the cycle of miscommunication
23:16 The power of apology and accountability
26:08 Creating a supportive home for your teen
28:59 Final thoughts
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Love the Teen You Have by Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
Love the Teen You Have workbook
CONNECT WITH DR. ANN-LOUISE LOCKHART
Website: ANewDaySA.com
Instagram: @dr.annlouise.lockhart
YouTube: @dralockhart
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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Why do I get so angry at my teenager? If your teen's backtalk or eye roll hits you harder than it should, and you've caught yourself thinking, "Why do I lose it over something so small?" this episode is for you.
👉 Tired of losing it over the small stuff? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to catch their triggers before they explode, repair after hard moments, and bring more calm into their home. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with Shelly Robinson, certified conscious parenting coach and founder of Raising Yourself. We talk about why our teens' behavior can stir up our deepest wounds, and how healing our own past can change our relationship with them.
Shelly shares her own path from reactive parenting and yelling matches to calm, emotionally intelligent conversations with her now 15-year-old son. You'll learn the link between your inner teen and your actual teen, how to spot triggers before they explode, and how to break cycles of shame, guilt, and control.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How unresolved childhood wounds fuel conflict with your teen, and why recognizing your inner teen is the first step to calmer parenting
How to repair after conflict, including Shelly's "No-But Apology Formula"
How to notice the body cues of a trigger, like a racing heart or a rush of heat, before they take over
The self-compassion shift that changes how you talk with your teen
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Why your teen triggers you
02:45 Shelly's path to conscious parenting
05:46 Why inner child work matters
08:43 Recognizing your emotional triggers
11:31 Handling teen behavior without reacting
14:31 The cycle of self-criticism
17:27 Reparenting yourself
20:10 Finding your voice
23:12 Building healthy communication
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Raising Yourself by Shelly Robinson
Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life
CONNECT WITH SHELLY ROBINSON
Website: ShellyRobinson.com
Instagram: @raisingyourself
Facebook: @raisingyourself
TikTok: @raisingyourself
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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When parenting a teenager turns into a battleground between parents, everyone suffers, including your teen. One parent becomes the "tough one," the other becomes the "soft one," and teens quickly learn how to play the gap.
👉 Tired of being the bad cop, or the pushover? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to stay calm when they disagree, find common ground on the big decisions, and present a united front without pretending to agree on everything. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. We talk about why parents so often end up on opposite sides during the teen years, how tension between parents can get redirected onto the teen (known as family triangulation), and how to support each other even when you disagree.
The good news: most parents share the same core values, even when their approaches look completely different. You don't need identical parenting styles. You need shared values, room for different ways of expressing them, and the skill of repair.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why teen conflict often divides parents, and how to stop it
How family triangulation quietly hurts your whole family
How to stay connected to your partner when your parenting styles clash
How to repair after conflict and rebuild trust with your partner
How to handle resentment, shame spirals, and pressure from extended family
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Why parents end up on opposite sides
02:51 How parenting styles affect your relationship
05:59 Handling conflict and communication
08:53 Why self-reflection matters
11:49 Building a stronger partnership
14:22 Empathy for your partner's approach
17:16 Shame and taking responsibility
20:25 Aligning on shared values
23:10 Managing old patterns
25:21 How to disagree well
29:20 Playing to each other's strengths
30:19 Dealing with outside pressure
33:37 Why affirmation matters
37:45 Modeling self-reflection and self-care
42:02 Focusing on what you can control
RESOURCES MENTIONED
You, Your Husband and His Mother by Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
Dear Dr. Tracy podcast
CONNECT WITH DR. TRACY DALGLEISH
Website: DrTracyD.com
Instagram: @DrTracyD
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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Is your teenager melting down after school, snapping at you, or shutting down completely? You're not alone, and it may not be bad behavior.
👉 Want calmer evenings and fewer blowups? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to stay steady when their teen explodes, spot the signs before a meltdown, and become the safe place their teen comes back to. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jim Costello, creator of the Costello Method, to talk about why teen emotional explosions are often a nervous system in overload, not disrespect. We talk about why "sit still and listen" can make things worse, how to become a safe place instead of a trigger, and five body-based tactics you can use right away to calm your teen and lower the stress in your home.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why your teen's after-school meltdown can be a sign of overload, not bad manners
How movement and co-regulation make calmer conversations possible
Simple pressure and grounding techniques to use in high-stress moments
How to spot early signs, like fidgeting or posture changes, before a blowup happens
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Why teens melt down
03:56 How teen regulation develops
07:53 Understanding emotional dysregulation
13:54 Tools for co-regulation
18:39 Parent-teen dynamics in hard moments
24:15 Building movement routines together
30:31 Seeing behavior as dysregulation
43:13 Key takeaways for parents
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Brain Follows by Dr. Jim Costello
The Costello Method, focused on developmental plasticity and primitive reflex integration
CONNECT WITH DR. JIM COSTELLO
Website: DrJimCostello.com
Instagram: @dr.jimcostello
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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If your teen feels distant, defiant, or shuts you out, you're not alone, and there's hope.
👉 Want to reach a teen who shuts you out? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to guide instead of control, start fresh after hard days, and build the kind of trust that keeps their teen coming back. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with foster and adoptive dad Peter Mutabazi, founder of the Now I Am Known Foundation. A survivor of childhood abuse and homelessness in Uganda, Peter has since fostered 47 children. He explains why teens can be easier to parent than younger kids, and how shifting from control to mentorship changes everything.
You'll get practical, trauma-informed tools to lower conflict, rebuild trust, and guide your teen without power struggles, whether you're facing defiance, craving deeper connection, or simply want to understand your teen better.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How a foster dad of 47 connects with teens using mentorship instead of control
Why your teen's acting out isn't about you, and the "three-person approach" that sees hormones, trauma, and normal development
Why starting fresh every day builds trust
How celebrating small wins and one-on-one time build confidence in defiant or withdrawn teens
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Why parenting teens feels so hard
01:20 Peter's journey from Uganda
06:50 The power of being seen and known
09:55 Inside the foster care system
12:09 Building trust with foster teens
13:35 Mentor vs. parent: a new approach
17:41 Understanding teen trauma and behavior
20:21 Why you shouldn't project your past onto your teen
23:50 Celebrating small wins
28:14 Finding time and patience in a busy house
29:57 Using social media to change the story
35:01 Finding joy in parenting
38:38 Key takeaways for parents
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Now I Am Known Foundation
Trauma-informed parenting strategies
Foster care system and licensing information
CONNECT WITH PETER MUTABAZI
Website: Now I Am Known
Instagram: @fosterdadflipper
Facebook: Foster Dad Flipper
TikTok: @FosterDadFlipper
YouTube: Now I Am Known
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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Does your teen skip deodorant, brush off every reminder, and not even seem to notice the smell? You're not imagining it, and there's a reason. Many teens can't smell their own body odor, which is why the daily reminders often go nowhere.
👉 Tired of nagging about deodorant and everything else? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to build habits without the battles, talk about awkward topics without shame, and raise a teen who takes ownership. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with Carly Broderick, founder of Myles Personal Care, a gender-inclusive hygiene brand made for teens and tweens. Carly shares how parenting through puberty inspired her to create practical solutions for families. We talk about why teens resist basic hygiene, from puberty's "hurricane effect" to product sensitivities and even rebellion, and Carly shares her simple SSB routine that turns daily fights into lasting habits.
Whether your teen is entering puberty or in the thick of it, this episode will help you replace nagging and shaming with routines that help your teen feel confident in their own skin.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How to get your teen to wear deodorant without daily reminders
Why teens often don't notice their own body odor
Why nagging and shaming backfire when it comes to teen hygiene
Carly's SSB routine that makes hygiene habits stick
How to frame hygiene as confidence and maturity, not just compliance
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Why teens resist hygiene
02:41 Creating inclusive personal care products
05:34 Why the right deodorant matters
08:36 Masculinity, femininity, and personal care
11:30 Building healthy hygiene routines
14:18 Social pressure and body odor awareness
17:05 Helping teens own their personal care
19:51 Simplifying shower routines
22:40 Final thoughts and practical tips
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Myles Personal Care on Amazon: use code DRCAMFAN20 for 20% off
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
CONNECT WITH CARLY BRODERICK
Website: Hey-Miles.com
Instagram: @heymilesbrand
TikTok: @heymilesbrand
Facebook: @hey.miles.teen
LinkedIn: Carly Broderick
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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Finding out your teen has seen porn can bring up fear, anger, or even shame. But here's the truth: most teens will come across porn at some point, and how you respond matters far more than whether it happens.
👉 Want your teen to come to you instead of hiding? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn what to say in awkward moments, stay calm when they find something upsetting, and become the person their teen trusts with the hard stuff. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with Greta Eskridge, author of It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. Greta shares how her own family's healing led to her work, and why shaming or punishing kids backfires and pushes them toward secrecy and guilt. Teen curiosity about sex is natural. The problem is porn's fake, harmful picture of intimacy, and that's where we come in.
The goal is to make it us against the porn, not us against our kid. This conversation gives you the words, the questions, and the confidence to get there.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why shaming your teen about porn often increases secrecy and risky behavior
How to use the "Check Your Face" method to stay calm when you first find out
The questions to ask, for your teen's safety, without turning it into an interrogation
How to shift from being your teen's adversary to their teammate
How to repair the relationship if you've already reacted in a way you regret
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Why we need to talk about porn and teens
01:04 Greta's story: from personal pain to advocacy
02:13 How common porn is in youth culture
03:26 Why teens are naturally curious
04:47 Parents' fears when they discover porn
07:00 The overreaction cycle and its consequences
09:31 Why shame doesn't work
12:55 First steps when you discover porn use
16:18 Building connection and open dialogue
18:49 Understanding the impact of porn
21:59 Keeping the conversation going
24:24 Creating a safe space to talk
27:13 The reality behind porn
28:28 Preparing for hard conversations
31:22 Repairing the relationship
33:33 Empathy in parenting
36:13 Shifting how you see the challenge
38:18 Building open communication with teens
RESOURCES MENTIONED
It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn by Greta Eskridge
Adventuring Together by Greta Eskridge
100 Days of Adventure by Greta Eskridge
CONNECT WITH GRETA ESKRIDGE
Website: GretaEskridge.com
Instagram: @greta.eskridge
Podcast: The Greta Eskridge Podcast
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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Are you stuck in an emotional Groundhog Day with your teen, where the same arguments, defiance, and standoffs keep repeating? You're not alone.
👉 Tired of having the same fight on repeat? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to stay calm in the heat of the moment, influence their teen without trying to control them, and repair after hard conversations. Try it free for 7 days
In this episode, I sit down with therapist and bestselling author Kati Morton to talk about why punishment-based parenting so often fails with teenagers, and how to break these frustrating cycles.
Kati explains that adolescence is about seeking independence, not rebellion. When we try to control teens with consequences, we often fuel the very behaviors we want to stop. Instead, she shares how to shift from control to influence, using curiosity and connection to build lasting respect and trust.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why punishing your teen often makes behavior worse, not better
The shift from control to influence, and why it works
What to say when your teen breaks a rule, so you don't react in the heat of the moment
How to use "wise mind" to stay calm during conflict
Simple ways to spark honest conversations without forcing them
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Stuck in the same fight with your teen
03:01 The illusion of control in parenting
05:56 Independence and communication with teens
08:46 Why honesty and vulnerability matter
11:44 Empathy for what teens are going through
14:50 When teens take risks
20:11 What's behind risky behavior
21:27 Why punishment doesn't work
23:49 Curiosity over judgment
25:16 Understanding teen behavior
27:09 Building trust and influence
29:21 How to talk so teens listen
31:38 Repairing after mistakes
38:40 The power of curiosity
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Why Do I Keep Doing This? by Kati Morton
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): emotion mind vs. wise mind
Skinner box research on punishment
Parts work therapy for understanding emotional responses
CONNECT WITH KATI MORTON
Website: KatiMorton.com
Instagram: @katimorton
YouTube: Kati Morton
TikTok: @katimorton
Facebook: Kati Morton
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
⭐ If this episode helped, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a rating and review. It helps other parents find the show.
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