Feel Like You’re Failing as a Parent? Here’s What You’re Missing

If you’ve ever ended the day thinking, “Ugh, I was way too impatient… I didn’t handle that well… I need to do better,” you’re not alone. Parenting teens has a way of making even the most loving parents feel like we’re constantly falling short.

But what if you could quiet that inner critic—even just a little—and start noticing what’s actually going right?

In this heartfelt episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, counselor and author Erin Morrison—creator of @itsTheConsciousMom and author of Three Minutes for Mom—offers science-backed insight and deeply reassuring advice for parents who feel like they’re failing.

We dive into why our brains focus on the negative, how to stop taking our teen’s behavior so personally, and what it really means to be “doing enough.” Erin also shares a simple 3-minute daily mindset practice that can help you reconnect with yourself—and your teen.

If you’re constantly hard on yourself, overwhelmed by parenting pressure, or just tired of feeling like you’re not enough… this episode is your reset.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Why your teen's boundary-pushing is actually a good thing

• The secret to feeling like a “good parent” again (in just 3 minutes a day)

• How to shift your mindset from constant criticism to quiet confidence

• What you’re getting right—even if it doesn’t feel like it

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Three Minutes for Mom by Erin Morrison (Simon & Schuster)

• “Catch Them Being Kind” 5-Day Challenge

• The “Friend Perspective” & “It’s Not Personal, It’s Developmental” reminders

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Erin Morrison
Website: https://theconsciousmom.com
Instagram: @itsthe.consciousmom

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell
Website: AskDrCam.com
Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
TikTok: @the.teen.translator
YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Struggles of Parenting Teens
03:05 Reframing Our Perspective on Parenting
05:42 Recognizing Wins in Parenting
08:46 The Importance of Self-Recognition
11:24 Responding vs. Reacting to Our Teens
14:25 The Impact of Parental Self-Perception
17:28 Building Positive Relationships with Teens
20:25 Practical Steps for Self-Care
23:19 Finding Balance in Parenting
26:36 Grounding in Parental Truth
29:09 Tiny Shifts for Big Changes
32:35 Balancing Business and Pleasure in Parenting
35:40 Understanding Developmental Stages
37:59 Letting Go for Connection
46:20 Ownership and Independence in Parenting

ABOUT THE SHOW
The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth. Whether you’re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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