Is your high-achieving teen secretly battling self-doubt? š Mental health expert Jason Phillips joins Dr. CamāThe Teen Translatorāin this powerful episode to decode the hidden struggles of perfectionist teens. Learn how to support your teen without adding pressure, embrace failure as growth, and balance achievement with well-being. Get actionable strategies to build their confidence and foster a positive self-perception, as Jason and Dr. Cam unpack self-doubt, academic pressure, burnout, and teen anxiety.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
- Why embracing failure might be the best thing you can do for your teenās growth.
- How you can support your teenās drive for success without adding to their stress.
- What role parents play in teaching healthy self-care and boundaries to their teens.
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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS
- Failure is a Key Part of Growth: Allowing teens to experience failure in a supportive environment helps build resilience and emotional strength.
- Model Healthy Boundaries: Parents need to show their teens how to balance work and rest to prevent burnout and foster healthy habits.
- Validate, Donāt Solve: Instead of offering solutions right away, parents should listen and validate their teenās feelings, which builds trust and connection.
- Give Teens Agency: Empowering teens by encouraging them to make decisions and advocate for themselves promotes independence and self-confidence.
- Maintain Your Own Identity: Parents should avoid losing themselves in their role as caregivers and should continue pursuing their own interests and well-being for a healthy family dynamic.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Free Confidence Guide: stepstoconfidence.com
- Podcast: Peace and Prosperity Podcast (available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms) Ā
- Website: jasonlphillips.com
- Instagram: @JPhillipsMSW
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CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell
- Website: AskDrCam.com
- Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
- TikTok: @the.teen.translator
- YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
- Facebook: @DrCamCaswell
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EPISODE CHAPTERS:Ā
- 00:00 Understanding Self-Doubt in High-Achieving Teens
- 05:09 The Role of Failure in Teen Growth and Resilience
- 10:38 Balancing Achievement, Rest, and Mental Health for Teens
- 15:06 Building Teen Confidence and Self-Worth: Practical Strategies
- 20:11 The Pressure on High-Achieving Parents and Its Impact on Teens
- 25:34 Navigating Parental Involvement in High-Achieving Teensā Lives
- 30:20 Modeling Healthy Behaviors for Teens: Leading by Example
- 35:39 Encouraging Positive Self-Perception and Self-Esteem in Teens
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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 youāre 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. #theteentranslator #drcamcaswell #parentingteenswithdrcam
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FULL TRANSCRIPT
Dr. Cam: Welcome back, parents! Today, we're diving into how to support high-achieving teens through self-doubt and burnout. Many teens push themselves to the limit but still feel like they aren't measuring up, even though their parents see their amazing potential. It's frustrating when parents try to
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