How to Love Your Teenager When You Don't Like Them Right Now
Om avsnittet
"I love my teen, but I don't like them right now." If you've ever thought that, you're far from the only one. When your teen is defiant, distant, or disconnected, love can feel hard to find.
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In this episode, I sit down with pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, author of Love the Teen You Have. She explains why the teen brain can seem as irrational as a toddler's, and shares practical, brain-based ways to rebuild connection without losing your authority or your sanity.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Why your teen can seem irrational, and what brain science says about it
- How to stop the yelling and nagging cycle
- The difference between conditional and unconditional love in parenting
- Simple, curious conversations that rebuild trust
- How to repair your relationship, even when your teen won't talk
EPISODE CHAPTERS
- 00:00 When parenting a teen gets hard
- 03:03 What's going on in the teen brain
- 05:54 Connection over control
- 08:51 Conditional vs. unconditional love
- 11:41 How your parenting style affects your relationship
- 14:35 Repairing your relationship with your teen
- 17:30 Why humility matters in parenting
- 20:30 Breaking the cycle of miscommunication
- 23:16 The power of apology and accountability
- 26:08 Creating a supportive home for your teen
- 28:59 Final thoughts
RESOURCES MENTIONED
CONNECT WITH DR. ANN-LOUISE LOCKHART
- Website: ANewDaySA.com
- Instagram: @dr.annlouise.lockhart
- YouTube: @dralockhart
CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL
- Website: AskDrCam.com
- Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
- Parenting Teens Academy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
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