How to Raise a Confident, Successful Teen (Lessons From Celebrity Moms) | Sheinelle Jones

How do you raise a confident, resilient, successful teen? Sheinelle Jones interviewed the moms behind some of the most extraordinary people of our time, including Lady Gaga, Serena and Venus Williams, Steph Curry, and the Jonas Brothers, to find out.

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In this episode, I sit down with Sheinelle Jones, co-host of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle and author of Through Mom's Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans. Here's what stood out: it's not about perfect parenting, strict rules, or doing everything "right." It's about presence, trust, and knowing what matters most in the moments that feel hardest.

We talk about what these moms did differently, the biggest regrets they shared (especially around screen time), and why your teen not appreciating you right now doesn't mean you're failing. If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?" this episode will bring you clarity, perspective, and a whole lot of relief.

 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• The surprising traits that moms of highly successful people share
• Why presence matters more than perfection, and what that looks like with teens today
• The biggest parenting regrets, and how to course-correct now
• Why your teen's lack of appreciation is normal, and what it says about your relationship
• What it means to fight for your joy, even in hard seasons

 

EPISODE CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Why parents question themselves more than ever
• 02:51 What moms of extraordinary people did differently
• 05:48 The power of presence and community
• 08:58 Letting go of perfect parenting
• 11:58 Fighting for your joy and building resilience
• 14:52 Raising teens in a digital age, and screen time regrets
• 17:51 What motherhood teaches us

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Through Mom's Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans by Sheinelle Jones

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CONNECT WITH SHEINELLE JONES

• Show: Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
• Profile: NBC Insider
• Instagram: @sheinelle_o

 

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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