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117: Dr. Cam Caswell | Why Control Fails and Connection Works with Teens
Manage episode 478700036 series 3443923
Dr. Cam joins us to discuss parenting teenagers and why efforts to control them often create more distance. She explains how control can undermine trust and why focusing on connection leads to better results.
We discuss the difference between respect and obedience, and how letting teens say “no” builds confidence and self-trust. Jesper shares his shift from being a “parenting by volume” dad to being more present and connected, and how time made the biggest difference.
Dr. Cam describes how many dads step back from parenting teens because they feel disconnected or uncertain about how to relate. She talks about why focusing on influence, not authority, helps parents stay close to their teens even in moments of conflict.
We also talk about how small moments—like asking about your teen’s interests instead of their grades—can rebuild connection when time is limited.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Cam
Website: https://www.askdrcam.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcamcaswell/
Dr. Cams podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam/id1524209790
🗓️ Recorded April 23th, 2025. 📍 Budapest, Hungary
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. 117: Dr. Cam Caswell | Why Control Fails and Connection Works with Teens (00:00:00)
2. The Control Problem with Teens (00:05:58)
3. Shifting from Control to Connection (00:12:03)
4. Dad's Journey: Parenting by Shouting (00:15:49)
5. Making the Most of Limited Time (00:24:47)
6. Respect vs. Obedience (00:37:32)
7. Dr. Cam's Path to Teen Psychology (00:44:23)
8. Changing Parental Mindsets (00:47:38)
123 episodes
Manage episode 478700036 series 3443923
Dr. Cam joins us to discuss parenting teenagers and why efforts to control them often create more distance. She explains how control can undermine trust and why focusing on connection leads to better results.
We discuss the difference between respect and obedience, and how letting teens say “no” builds confidence and self-trust. Jesper shares his shift from being a “parenting by volume” dad to being more present and connected, and how time made the biggest difference.
Dr. Cam describes how many dads step back from parenting teens because they feel disconnected or uncertain about how to relate. She talks about why focusing on influence, not authority, helps parents stay close to their teens even in moments of conflict.
We also talk about how small moments—like asking about your teen’s interests instead of their grades—can rebuild connection when time is limited.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Cam
Website: https://www.askdrcam.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcamcaswell/
Dr. Cams podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam/id1524209790
🗓️ Recorded April 23th, 2025. 📍 Budapest, Hungary
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. 117: Dr. Cam Caswell | Why Control Fails and Connection Works with Teens (00:00:00)
2. The Control Problem with Teens (00:05:58)
3. Shifting from Control to Connection (00:12:03)
4. Dad's Journey: Parenting by Shouting (00:15:49)
5. Making the Most of Limited Time (00:24:47)
6. Respect vs. Obedience (00:37:32)
7. Dr. Cam's Path to Teen Psychology (00:44:23)
8. Changing Parental Mindsets (00:47:38)
123 episodes
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