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Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

How to Help a Perfectionist Teenager (Without Adding Pressure

40 min•11 mars 2025
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Your teen gets great grades, works hard, and looks like they have it all together. So why do they feel like they're never good enough? Many high-achieving teens are quietly battling self-doubt, perfectionism, and burnout.

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In this episode, I sit down with Jason Phillips, LCSW, a licensed therapist who specializes in high achievers, burnout, and imposter syndrome. Jason shares why praise can backfire with perfectionist teens, why rest matters as much as achievement, and what to say when your teen keeps putting themselves down.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why high-achieving teens often feel like they're never good enough
  • Why constant praise can backfire, and why making room for failure helps
  • Why rest matters as much as achievement, and how packed schedules lead to burnout
  • Jason's LOVE approach for when your teen puts themselves down
  • Why asking your teen for advice builds real confidence
  • Why your own boundaries and identity matter for your teen

EPISODE CHAPTERS

  • 00:00 Self-doubt in high-achieving teens
  • 05:09 Why failure helps teens grow
  • 10:38 Balancing achievement, rest, and mental health
  • 15:06 Building confidence and self-worth
  • 20:11 How parents' pressure affects teens
  • 25:34 When parent involvement goes too far
  • 30:20 Modeling healthy habits for your teen
  • 35:39 Helping teens see the good in themselves

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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.

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