Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

Risky Teen Behavior with Bobby Huntley

Teen’s are infamous for their risky behavior and questionable choices. It actually reflects healthy brain development (believe it or not). But when it comes to behavior that has serious repercussions like substance use, fighting, shoplifting, and truancy, we need to step in. Our instinct is to lay down the law and pile on the restrictions. But more often than not, that strategy backfires in the long run. So what do we do to keep our kids safe? 
In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Bobby Huntley, the Superintendent and Pastor of Test of Faith Ministries in Virginia Beach. He served in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools for 19 years as a Security Assistant, In School Suspension Coordinator and Dean of Students / Work Adjustment Teacher. He was also the Director of The Gentlemen's Club, an after school mentoring program for boys.
Bobby provides guidance for addressing risky teen behavior in a way that keeps them safe AND builds trust, connection, and respect.
 
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Boosting Teen Self-Esteem with Dr. Shainna

Is your teen’s self-esteem in the dumps? Do your attempts to build up their confidence often land flat? If so, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Dr. Shainna, a mental health counselor and the author of The Self-Love Workbook for Teens. Dr. Shainna is passionate about destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide recognize the importance of fostering mental wellness. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, NPR, the Washington Post, to name a few.
Dr. Shainna teaches us some strategies for cultivating our children’s self-worth.
 
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
The Mental Wellness Practice podcast  
The Self Love Workbook for Teens
The Self Love Workbook 
Dr. Cam’s Top 10 Secrets for Raising Teens
 
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Unraveling Teen Addiction with Dr. Amanda Giordano

Does the amount of time your teenager spends on their phone, playing video games, or scrolling through Tik Tok drive you mad? Do they go ballistic when you try to pry them away or even hint at doing something different? Then this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Amanda Giordano, Associate Professor of Counseling at the University of Georgia and author of A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions and Addictions Counseling: A Practical Approach. Dr. Giordano is a prolific scholar in the field of addictions counseling and currently has authored 58 journal articles and book chapters. In addition, Dr. Giordano frequently presents on topics related to behavioral addictions both domestically and internationally. 
Dr. Giordano tells us what parents need to know about adolescent behavioral addiction and provides tips on how to address it.
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Helping teens deal with the uncertainty with Dr. Juliana Negreiros + Dr. Katherine Martinez

If your teen gets easily overwhelmed or freezes when they need to make a decision, this episode is for you.
In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Juliana Negreiros and Dr. Katherine Martinez, psychologists and co-authors of Your anxious mind: A teen’s guide to anxiety and panic and Getting uncomfortable with uncertainty for Teens. We’re going to discuss how we can help our teens learn to manage their anxiety and stress through coping, problem-solving, and focusing on where they want to go.   
 
3 Big Takeaways:
Understanding that uncertainty takes the central stage of a teen’s life is key to helping them make room for and cope with it. 
Teens need validation before we start problem-solving. 
When our kids understand their passions, being brave and facing their fears becomes a lot easier
Effective parenting starts with the end: we need to take the time to understand where we want our kids to end up so we can know where to begin. 
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Stop being a homework warden with Sue Groener

Are you tired of being the warden of homework, screen time, and sleep? Would you like to spend less time nagging and more time enjoying your teen? Then this episode is for you.
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. 
Sue provides us with some tips for guiding our teens without losing our own sanity.
 
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Grades, College & Careers with Deepali Vyas

If you are one of the many parents who are laser-focused on setting your teen up for future success by prioritizing their grades and building up their resume in order to get into the right college so they can get a good job, you may want to take a moment to listen to today’s episode.
In this episode I’m joined by Deepali Vyas, the founder and CEO of Fearless+. Deepali spent 22 years as an executive recruiter and leadership consultant, reviewing over 100,000 resumes, filling 40,000 executive jobs, and conducting C-Suite leadership assessments. Now, she is helping the next generation prepare for their future careers.
Deepali and I talk about:
The diminishing ROI of college and how parents can prepare their kids for the workforce
How to build Soft Skills over the summer (and during the school year) 
Why grit is the most overlooked ingredient in the recipe for success — and how your teen can demonstrate resilience during the interview process.
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Advocating for Classroom Inclusion with Olivier Bernier

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I’m joined by father and filmmaker Olivier Bernier. Olivier and his wife Hilde created the award-winning documentary, “Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom,” which follows their journey as their son Emilio with down syndrome prepares to start school. The film aims to break down the social and systemic barriers that routinely segregate and hide children with intellectual disabilities from society.
Olivier shares his story and provides guidance on how we can address the inequities in the education system for our own children. 
 
3 Big Takeaways:
Children with disabilities are being systematically segregated.
Classrooms should mirror the society we want to live in and we all have a part to play.
Everyone benefits from inclusive education- both neurotypical children and children with challenges.
 
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Watch the Film: Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom
Resources about Classroom Inclusion
Dr. Cam’s Top 10 Secrets for Raising Teens
 
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Raising Teens in a Hypercompetitive Culture with Cindy Muchnick

If you want your teen to thrive within our current hypercompetitive culture and uncertain landscape, this episode is for you.   
In this episode  I’m joined by Cindy Muchnick, Educational Consultant and author of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World, which Katie Couric selected as one of the top 11 fall parenting reads. 
Cindy shows us how we can best support our teens without having to frantically tutor, manage, and helicopter them.  
7 points to the Parent Compass
Intact relationships
Living a life with purpose
Being confident and secure in one's capabilities
Attending a "right fit" college
Having a zest for exploration and developing insatiable curiosity
Being able to self-advocate
Embracing new challenges and the mistakes/failures/faltering that come along the way.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Buy the Parent Compass on Amazon
Dr. Cam’s Top 10 Secrets for Raising Teens
 
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9 Tips to Improve Teen Mental Health with Jamie Edelbrock

This is my 3rd anniversary episode with Jamie Edelbrock. Jamie was my very first podcast guest back in 2019. Pre-Pandemic! We were both just starting a new chapter in our life story and scared! 
Since then, Jamie has become a prolific advocate for children's mental health. She’s published two award-winning children’s books: Tangled Up and Be the Sparkle, which shine a positive, hopeful light on mental health and therapy. She’s also raising 3 teen girls of her own.
Jamie and I talk about what she’s been up to, lessons learned, and 9 powerful ways parents can Be the Sparkle for their teenagers.
Be calm
Believe them 
Ask if and how you can help them 
Leave them alone if they want to be left alone 
Do not take their words personally 
Validate their feelings 
Have patience 
Listen to connect with them 
Talk to a professional if needed 
 
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Buy Tangled Up
Buy Be the Sparkle
Dr. Cam’s Top 10 Secrets for Raising Teens
 
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Prepping Teens for the Future with Michael Trezza

If you want to prepare your teen to be successful in their careers or whatever they decide to do in the future, this episode is for you. 
In this episode I’m joined by Michael Trezza, the Founder and CEO of Giant Leaps Learning, an online after-school enrichment program. Michael and his team help kids master the skills they’ll need become great leaders not just in the future, but right now.  
Michael talks to us about the foundational routines and behaviors he believes are essential for setting our teens up to thrive.
 
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Learn more about Gian Leaps Learning
Dr. Cam’s Top 10 Secrets for Raising Teens
 
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