Why Do I Get So Angry at My Teenager? (And How to Stop)

Why do I get so angry at my teenager? If your teen's backtalk or eye roll hits you harder than it should, and you've caught yourself thinking, "Why do I lose it over something so small?" this episode is for you.

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In this episode, I sit down with Shelly Robinson, certified conscious parenting coach and founder of Raising Yourself. We talk about why our teens' behavior can stir up our deepest wounds, and how healing our own past can change our relationship with them.

Shelly shares her own path from reactive parenting and yelling matches to calm, emotionally intelligent conversations with her now 15-year-old son. You'll learn the link between your inner teen and your actual teen, how to spot triggers before they explode, and how to break cycles of shame, guilt, and control.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How unresolved childhood wounds fuel conflict with your teen, and why recognizing your inner teen is the first step to calmer parenting
• How to repair after conflict, including Shelly's "No-But Apology Formula"
• How to notice the body cues of a trigger, like a racing heart or a rush of heat, before they take over
• The self-compassion shift that changes how you talk with your teen

EPISODE CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Why your teen triggers you
• 02:45 Shelly's path to conscious parenting
• 05:46 Why inner child work matters
• 08:43 Recognizing your emotional triggers
• 11:31 Handling teen behavior without reacting
• 14:31 The cycle of self-criticism
• 17:27 Reparenting yourself
• 20:10 Finding your voice
• 23:12 Building healthy communication

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Raising Yourself by Shelly Robinson
• Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life

CONNECT WITH SHELLY ROBINSON

• Website: ShellyRobinson.com
• Instagram: @raisingyourself
• Facebook: @raisingyourself
• TikTok: @raisingyourself

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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