How to Talk to Your Teen About the News (Without the Fear or Fights)

Is your teen overwhelmed by the news, or do conversations about current events turn into arguments at your house? In a world full of bias, hot takes, and nonstop headlines, it's hard for any of us to separate fact from opinion.

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In this episode, I sit down with Carl Azuz, the longtime anchor of CNN 10 and creator of The World from A to Z, a nonpartisan news show for students. Carl shares how to help teens separate fact from opinion, spot bias, and form their own views, plus how to handle it when your teen's opinions are the opposite of yours.

We also talk about teens who feel anxious or scared by the news, and why showing them the people working on solutions can ease that fear.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How to help your teen separate fact from opinion and spot bias
• Why multiple credible sources matter, and a simple way to compare news outlets
• How to talk with your teen when you disagree about politics
• How to help a teen who feels anxious or scared by the news
• Why looking for the helpers, and the solutions, eases news anxiety
• Why you have more influence on your teen than you might think

EPISODE CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Meet Carl Azuz, former CNN 10 anchor
• 02:49 How to cover the news without taking sides
• 05:03 How to teach teens to think for themselves
• 09:00 How to spot bias in the news
• 13:30 Why trust in the media is so low
• 15:09 When your teen disagrees with your politics
• 18:57 Modeling respectful disagreement
• 21:11 Helping teens with news anxiety
• 24:55 Turning worry into action
• 25:52 Comparing how different outlets cover the news
• 27:42 Why teens need good news too
• 30:14 Building perspective and gratitude
• 32:42 Where to watch The World from A to Z

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• The World from A to Z

CONNECT WITH CARL AZUZ

• Website: The World from A to Z
• YouTube: @theworldatoz
• X: @CarlAzuzCNN

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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