How to Change Your Stubborn Teenager's Mind

Stuck in a standoff with a stubborn teenager? When their mind is made up and nothing you say gets through, this episode shows you why teens dig in and how to change a stubborn mind.

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Their mind is made up, and nothing you say seems to change it. Sound familiar? In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I'm joined by bestselling author Michael McQueen, an expert on how people change their minds. He explains why teens dig in, the mistakes parents make when trying to persuade them, and what works instead.

What you'll learn: 1. Why teens dig in, and the persuasion mistakes most parents make 2. How empathy and curiosity open a closed mind 3. How to negotiate, set boundaries, and problem-solve together 4. Why honesty and a little vulnerability earn more respect than authority alone 5. The simple side-by-side approach that gets teens talking

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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. If your teenager is stubborn, won't listen to reason, or shuts down every time you disagree, this conversation gives you practical ways to get through to them. Topics include stubborn teenager, how to persuade a teenager, how to get through to your teen, negotiating with teenagers, and parent-teen communication. #parentingteens #stubbornteen #parentteencommunication