Overwhelmed Parenting a Teen? How to Cope When It's All Too Much

Feeling overwhelmed parenting a teen? School stress, social drama, and screen time battles can feel like a whirlwind that never lets up. This episode shows you how to cope with your own overwhelm and help your teen through theirs.

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Parenting a teen can feel like a nonstop stream of emotions, responsibilities, and expectations. And while we're feeling overwhelmed, our teens often are too.

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I'm joined by Sheryl Gould, founder of Moms of Tweens and Teens, an international community for parents. Sheryl shares practical ways to handle your own overwhelm and help your teen through theirs.

What you'll learn: 1. Why parenting a teen can feel so overwhelming 2. How to manage your own stress so you can show up calm 3. How to help your teen handle school stress and social drama 4. Simple ways to approach screen time without a fight

Connect with Sheryl Gould and Moms of Tweens and Teens:

Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/

Connect with Dr. Cam Caswell:

Website: https://www.askdrcam.com

Instagram: @drcamcaswell

 

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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 you feel stretched thin, exhausted, or like you're failing at everything, this conversation helps you take a breath and find a calmer way forward, for you and your teen. Topics include overwhelmed parenting a teen, parent burnout, overwhelmed mom, parenting stress, teen stress, and how to cope with parenting a teenager. #parentingteens #parentburnout #momsoftweensandteens