Constantly clashing with your teen? It’s not the conflict—it’s how you handle it.
But here’s the good news: conflict isn’t the problem—it’s how you handle it. Harvard Law negotiation expert Bob Bordone reveals how the same conflict resolution strategies used by world leaders can transform your parent-teen relationship.
🎧 In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, you’ll learn how to move from power struggles and emotional blowups to productive conversations that build trust, strengthen your bond, and teach teens lifelong skills.
Avoiding conflict might feel easier in the moment—but it actually weakens your connection over time. Bob explains how to use everyday disagreements as opportunities to teach problem-solving, perspective-taking, and emotional resilience.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
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Why avoiding conflict with your teen may hurt more than help
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The science of “affective labeling” to calm heated arguments
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How to stop power struggles and spark better problem-solving
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Why teens who know how to argue are more resilient and confident
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Book: Conflict Resilience by Bob Bordone
- Research: Matt Lieberman (UCLA) on Affective Labeling
- Judd Brewer’s “Bigger Better Offer” (BBO) on Motivation
- Website: bobBordone.com
- Family Activity: Try reading Conflict Resilience as a family book club to practice conflict resolution skills together!
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Bob Bordone
- Website: bobbordone.com
- Instagram: @bobbybordone
- Facebook: facebook.com/bordone
- LinkedIn: Robert Bordone
- X: @bobbordone
- YouTube: Bob Bordone
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 Power of Conflict in Parenting 05:48 – Understanding Conflict Avoidance 11:35 – Reframing Conflict as Collaboration 15:41 – Effective Communication Strategies 20:37 – Navigating Technology and Boundaries 28:03 – Building Trust in Par
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