Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Dr. Cam

This conversation dives into the powerful influence of diet culture and social media on our teens, tackling crucial topics like body image, eating disorders, and effective parenting strategies. Dr. Kelly Rugless sheds light on how to foster a healthy relationship with food and nurture a positive body image in our youth.

The episode explores the impact of religious trauma on teens and the support parents can provide. Sarah shares her personal experience with a religious youth program and the challenges she faced.

In this conversation, Dr. Cam and Tia Slightham discuss strategies for setting and maintaining boundaries with teenagers. Tia emphasizes the importance of viewing parenting as a skill set that can be learned. They discuss the need to understand why certain behaviors occur and the importance of addressing the root causes rather than simply trying to stop the behavior. They also explore the concept of boundaries and how to establish them in a way that promotes mutual respect and cooperation.

Karleen Savage, a hostage negotiator and conflict resolution expert, shares her experience and insights on navigating teens’ big emotions and building their confidence. She emphasizes the importance of deescalating situations, avoiding assumptions, and respecting teenagers’ perspectives. The key takeaway is that parents have the skills and abilities to handle challenging situations with their teens and create a trusting and respectful relationship.

Ali Flynn, the founder of Hang In There Mama, joins Dr. Cam to discuss how moms can find peace and joy in motherhood and overcome feelings of guilt. They explore the challenges of raising teens and the importance of asking for help and building a support network. They also discuss the sources of mom guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers

Dr. Shaan Patel, founder of Prep Expert, shares insights on the new digital SAT and the importance of standardized tests in college admissions and scholarships. He discusses his own experience of improving his SAT score by 640 points and how it opened up opportunities for him. Dr. Patel emphasizes the benefits of taking the SAT or ACT, even at test-optional colleges, as it can increase acceptance rates and eligibility for scholarships. He also highlights the resurgence of standardized testing requirements at top universities. Dr. Patel provides tips for preparing for the digital SAT and addresses test anxiety and motivation.