How to Get Your Teen to Wear Deodorant (Without Nagging)

Does your teen skip deodorant, brush off every reminder, and not even seem to notice the smell? You're not imagining it, and there's a reason. Many teens can't smell their own body odor, which is why the daily reminders often go nowhere.

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In this episode, I sit down with Carly Broderick, founder of Myles Personal Care, a gender-inclusive hygiene brand made for teens and tweens. Carly shares how parenting through puberty inspired her to create practical solutions for families. We talk about why teens resist basic hygiene, from puberty's "hurricane effect" to product sensitivities and even rebellion, and Carly shares her simple SSB routine that turns daily fights into lasting habits.

Whether your teen is entering puberty or in the thick of it, this episode will help you replace nagging and shaming with routines that help your teen feel confident in their own skin.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How to get your teen to wear deodorant without daily reminders
• Why teens often don't notice their own body odor
• Why nagging and shaming backfire when it comes to teen hygiene
• Carly's SSB routine that makes hygiene habits stick
• How to frame hygiene as confidence and maturity, not just compliance

EPISODE CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Why teens resist hygiene
• 02:41 Creating inclusive personal care products
• 05:34 Why the right deodorant matters
• 08:36 Masculinity, femininity, and personal care
• 11:30 Building healthy hygiene routines
• 14:18 Social pressure and body odor awareness
• 17:05 Helping teens own their personal care
• 19:51 Simplifying shower routines
• 22:40 Final thoughts and practical tips

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Myles Personal Care on Amazon: use code DRCAMFAN20 for 20% off

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CONNECT WITH CARLY BRODERICK

• Website: Hey-Miles.com
• Instagram: @heymilesbrand
• TikTok: @heymilesbrand
• Facebook: @hey.miles.teen
• LinkedIn: Carly Broderick

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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