If your teenager has grown distant and withdrawn, you’re not alone—and the solution might not be what you think. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Rachel Martin, COO of the Born This Way Foundation (founded by Lady Gaga and her mother), shares over a decade of research on what teens really need to thrive mentally and emotionally.
Sep 29
The Key to Being Strict and Fair: Lessons From a Single Dad of Three Teens
When a teen gets defiant or starts with the back talk, most of us push harder. More rules, louder voice, fewer explanations. And the harder we push, the further they pull away or shut down completely. José Rolón, known as NYC Gay Dad, raised his son and twin daughters as a single ... Show More
38m 24s
Sep 8
The Secret to Disciplining Teens
Understanding the Teen Brain: How to Build Skills Without Punishment | Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Have you ever blamed your teen's eye rolls, impulsive decisions, or emotional reactions on their "underdeveloped brain"? While the teen brain continues developing into the mid-20s, that d ... Show More
59m 52s
Apr 2024
Navigating Teen Responses to Stress: Fight, Flight or Freeze
Join Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd in this enlightening episode as they explore the typical stress responses exhibited by adolescents: fight, flight or freeze. The discussion delves into the underlying reasons for teens' outbursts of anger, their tendency to withdraw or run aw ... Show More
18m 12s
Jan 2024
Tackling Teen Entitlement
An entitled, demanding teen can be a nightmare. There are plenty of parents out there who feel this pain, but in today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd provide practical strategies for empowering parents to raise respectful teens. Their discussion emphasizes the signif ... Show More
18m 4s