141. Dr. Cam teaches us to "speak teen"

141. Dr. Cam teaches us to "speak teen"

From ResponseABLE Parenting by Becky Jennings

April 13, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

Dr. Cam Caswell shares insights on effective communication with teens and strategies for parents to foster connection.

In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Cam Caswell, PhD, Dr. Cam is a nationally recognized adolescent psychologist, parent coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and founder of the Parenting Teens Academy. Affectionately known as "The Teen Translator," Dr. Cam helps frustrated but hopeful parents turn power struggles into connection and chaos into calm—without yelling, shaming, or giving up on their teen. With over 20 years of experience and a doctorate in Developmental Psychology, Dr. Cam has supported thousands of families through shutdowns, attitude, anxiety, and emotional blowups. Her practical, science-backed tools have been featured on NPR, FOX, Newsweek, and Grown & Flown. As a single mom to a teen herself, she brings both clinical expertise and personal insight to every conversation—along with humor, heart, and zero judgment. Through her Parenting Teens Academy, her popular podcast, and a highly engaged Instagram community of 347K+ parents, Dr. Cam teaches what most parenting experts don't: how to translate behavior instead of just manage it. I'm so excited to share this conversation with you. You can find Dr. Cam here…

People in this episode

Host: Becky Jennings

Guest: Dr. Cam Caswell

Topics covered

  • adolescent psychology
  • parenting strategies
  • communication with teens
  • emotional support
  • power struggles

Keywords

  • teen communication
  • parenting tips
  • adolescent behavior
  • parent coach
  • emotional intelligence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Parenting Teens Academy, NPR, FOX, Newsweek, Grown & Flown

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