When Your Teen "Act Out", Don't Make it About You - Dr. Cam Caswell

Today's guest is Dr. Cam Caswell, Adolescent Psychologist and family success coach. We talked about teenage behavior and how we as parents interpret them. She points out how different the relationship is when you are a solo parent of a teenager.Dr, Cam is focused on giving teens a voice so we as parents can better understand them.When we make our children's lives about our own, we tend to feel guilty as a parent. "We are our teenagers' safe harbor, so we get a lot of their storm because they know they can trust us". ~ Dr. Cam CasellIn this discussion, Dr. Cam who is a solo mom of a teenage daughter, talks about:Giving our teens space to be themselvesRe-examine the way we view "disrespect"Be more aware of the relationship we have with our teens as solo moms. When it's time to let them go (college, out on their own, etc.), focus on wha't best for them.Connect with Dr. Cam at www.askdrcam.comClick here to rate and review this podcast on MyPodcastReviews.Intro song from the single "Desperate" by Damien EllisonConnect w/JRosemarie: www.solomoms-talk.com 🙏Twitter/Instagram: @jrosemarie1Mentioned in this episode:Don't Parent in SilenceHello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.Speaker 1: 0:41I want to help you to make the effort to tackle unresolved trauma and change your perspective so you can live the life you deserve. I offer complimentary consultation where we can discuss how to move forward, create a plan to help you heal and empower you. You can schedule a consultation by emailing me at [email protected] or by calling + 1-917-994-1329 (WhatsApp), or schedule a consultation with the link below. I am here for you and I want to help you take the first step toward healing and empowerment. Don't let unresolved trauma hold you back any longer. Don't parent in silence. Take action today and let's work together to empower you to live the life you desire. Thank you.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit francisj.substack.com