Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

Co-parenting with a narcissistic partner presents unique challenges that go far beyond typical parenting disagreements. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Kibby McMahon reveals evidence-based strategies for navigating this complex dynamic while prioritizing your children’s wellbeing. The core issue: narcissists operate from a ”disorder of specialness,” believing they’re inherently superior and requiring constant validation. This manifests as one-upmanship, power struggles, and a fundamental inability to collaborate—even when children’s needs are at stake. Dr. McMahon introduces Gray Rock, a proven technique where you become as boring and unresponsive as a gray rock, eliminating the narcissist’s ability to provoke reactive behavior. She emphasizes that you cannot win a competition with a narcissistic co-parent; stepping out of the ”boxing ring” entirely is the only winning move.

If your teen argues about everything, it might not be defiance, it might be healthy brain development. Dr. Cam explains why “talking back” can be a sign of critical thinking and connection, plus what to say to keep disagreements respectful without losing your authority.

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Dr. Cam breaks down the real reason chores blow up in so many homes—and why most of the common fixes (punishment, consequences, rewards, bribing, threatening, lecturing) often backfire long-term.

If your teen’s “nasty attitude” instantly makes you think disrespect, defiance, or this needs to stop now, this episode will change how you see everything. In this episode, I don’t just explain why this happens, I walk you through the critical choice every parent faces in those heated moments… and how one response builds walls while the other builds trust.

Is your teen staying up past midnight, dragging through the mornings, or constantly battling you over bedtime? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cam sits down with Ayurvedic practitioner Nidhi Pandya to reveal why most traditional sleep rules don’t work for teenagers—and what actually does. You’ll learn why your teen’s biology shifts during adolescence, how the 11 PM–2 AM “power hours” impact their long-term health, and why stress—not screens—is often the real culprit behind late nights. Nidhi shares simple, practical tools rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science, including calming evening rituals, breathwork techniques, and the counterintuitive reason you should stop waking your teen up in the morning. If you’re exhausted from sleep battles and craving a calmer home, stronger connection, and a teen who actually takes ownership of their sleep, this episode offers the roadmap you’ve been searching for.

ADHD teens aren’t stubborn—they’re stuck. Learn brain-based tools to end homework battles and build trust without shame.

Ever wonder why your teen’s attitude gets under your skin? In this transformative episode, Dr. Cam Caswell talks with Shelly Robinson, certified conscious parenting coach and founder of Raising Yourself, about how your child’s defiance may actually be awakening your inner teen. Discover how unresolved childhood wounds—like feeling unheard or criticized—can resurface in moments of conflict, and why healing your past is the key to calmer, more connected parenting. Shelly shares her journey from screaming matches to emotionally intelligent conversations with her now 15-year-old son, plus practical tools for breaking generational cycles of shame and control. If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I lose it over something so small?”, this episode will help you identify your triggers, repair after conflict, and show up as the calm, compassionate parent your teen needs.

If your teen comes home from school melting down, snapping, or shutting down, it’s not bad behavior—it’s a stressed nervous system. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, adolescent psychologist Dr. Cam Caswell talks with Dr. Jim Costello, creator of the Costello Method, about why emotional dysregulation in teens is neurological, not behavioral. You’ll discover five body-based tactics—including co-regulation, joint-pressure, and movement-before-conversation—that help calm your teen, reduce household stress, and rebuild connection fast.