How to Overcome Parenting Overwhelm: Manage Stress & Support Your Teen Without Burning Out

Parenting teens is exhausting, overwhelming, and—let’s be honest—frustrating. But what if the key to handling it all isn’t about controlling their behavior? In this episode, Dr. Cam and Heather Chauvin dive into the power of self-care, emotional intelligence, and shifting your parenting mindset. Learn why focusing on your own growth and well-being can actually make you a more effective parent—and create a healthier, more connected relationship with your teen.

 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Why parenting teens feels so overwhelming—and how to manage it
• The surprising link between self-care and parenting success
• How to stop perfectionism from sabotaging your parenting
• The game-changing shift from control to curiosity
• Simple strategies to strengthen your connection with your teen

  5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

1. Parenting teens can be emotionally exhausting—taking care of yourself helps you show up better.
2. You are more than just a parent—self-identity matters.
3. Perfectionism is a coping strategy—not a personality trait. Let it go!
4. Curiosity is key—observing instead of controlling leads to better communication.
5. Self-respect influences how your teen treats you—it all starts with you.

 

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

📖 Book: Dying to Be a Good Mother by Heather Chauvin

 

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Teens 02:58 Heather Chauvin’s Journey to Empowerment 06:11 The Importance of Self-Identity in Parenting 08:56 Managing Overwhelm and Perfectionism 11:58 The Role of Self-Care in Parenting 15:03 Shifting Focus: From Control to Curiosity 17:55 Energetic Time Management for Parents 20:53 Creating a Healthy Parent-Child Dynamic 24:01 Embracing Emotional Intelligence in Parenting 26:59 The Power of Self-Respect and Connection

 

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Heather Chauvin

• Website: HeatherChauvin.com
• Instagram: @HeatherChauvin_
• YouTube: Heather Chauvin
• Podcast: The Mom Is In Control Podcast

 

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

• Website: AskDrCam.com
• Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
• TikTok: @the.teen.translator
• YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
• Facebook: @DrCamCaswell

 

FULL TRANSCRIPT

Dr. Cam

Parents, let's face it, parenting teens can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. We're constantly juggling their mood challenges and the pressure of guiding them through some of the most difficult years of their lives and ours. The weight of always trying to say the right thing, keep the peace, and manage our own stress can lead of us feeling drained and overwhelmed. So how do we support our teens without burning out?

 

That's why I've invited Heather Chauvin to join us today. Heather is a leadership coach who helps successful women break free from the overwhelm and live, work, and parent with courage and authenticity. She's been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Real Simple Magazine. And she's here today to share strategies to help us lighten the emotional load, manage stress, and stay grounded so we can show up for our teens without losing ourselves in the process. Heather, welcome.

 

Heather Chauvin (00:56)

I'm so excited for this conversation. Thank you.

 

Dr. Cam (01:00)

Me too. So let's just start with your backstory. I love doing that. How did you get into leader leading women and getting into that?

 

Heather Chauvin (01:08)

Well, it's actually funny and not so funny because teens, I have three boys, they're 19. Next month will be 15 and 12. And I'm incredibly passionate about raising this specific generation of teens because, or this age group. Because I was a teenager when I actually became a mother. I was 18 years old and that was my first cracking into personal development in my first moment as a mother, as a human, and as a small child or a youn