How to Stay Connected with Your Teen (Without Power Struggles)
About this episode
Samantha Cieslinski discusses with Dr. Cam Caswell how to maintain connection with teens amidst communication challenges.
Parenting teens can feel like everything changes overnight—communication shuts down, emotions run high, and connection feels harder than ever. But what if the teen years aren’t about losing influence… they’re about changing how we show up? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with parenting coach Dr. Cam Caswell to break down what’s really happening in the teen brain—and how parents can shift from control to connection. They dive into why teens pull away, how to rebuild trust, and what parents of younger kids can do now to make the teen years smoother. This conversation is honest, practical, and full of mindset shifts every parent needs. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What’s actually happening in the teen brain (and why it’s normal) Why communication breaks down between parents and teens How to rebuild trust—even if connection feels lost The difference between discipline and punishment How to handle teen attitude without constant power struggles What “connection before correction” really looks like in real life How to prepare younger kids now for healthier teen relationships Why your teen still wants a relationship with you (even if it doesn’t feel…
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