S3/Ep 17: How to Talk to Your Teen and Understand What They're Really Telling You

S3/Ep 17: How to Talk to Your Teen and Understand What They're Really Telling You

May 2, 2026 · 21 min · Season 3 · Episode 17

About this episode

Dr. Cam Caswell discusses how parents can better understand and communicate with their teenagers.

If you've ever grounded your teen, confiscated their phone, or enforced stricter rules — only to watch things spiral — this episode is for you. Dr. Cam Caswell, [https://www.askdrcam.com/]adolescent psychologist and host of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, breaks down the teenage behaviors parents most misunderstand, the strategies that quietly backfire, and the small language shifts that can completely change your relationship with your teenager.

People in this episode

Host: Cynthia Ramsaran

Guest: Dr. Cam Caswell

Topics covered

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, askdrcam.com

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