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Dr. Cam Consulting ⭐️ Parenting teens without the drama 🎭 | 🤨Translate baffling adolescent behaviors

The buildup is over. The pressure has lightened.And whatever yesterday looked like—quiet, emotional, messy, sweet—it’s d...
12/26/2025

The buildup is over.

The pressure has lightened.

And whatever yesterday looked like—quiet, emotional, messy, sweet—it’s done.

And it went exactly the way it was meant to.

You don’t need to evaluate it.

You don’t need to fix anything.

You don’t need to “make up” for what didn’t go as planned.

Just exhale.

One calm breath at a time is more than enough today.

Double tap to show you've got this! Because you do!

💛 Dr. Cam

Your teen doesn't need the holidays to be perfect. Not the perfect gifts.Not the perfectly timed traditions.Not a house ...
12/24/2025

Your teen doesn't need the holidays to be perfect.

Not the perfect gifts.
Not the perfectly timed traditions.
Not a house that looks put together.

When schedules change, routines disappear, and emotions run higher, teens look to us — not for answers, but for regulation.

Your calm tells their nervous system:
“We’re safe.”
“This is manageable.”
“You don’t have to hold it together alone.”

And that’s what allows them to stay connected, flexible, and grounded, even when they don’t show it.

So if you’re scrambling right now, here’s your permission slip:
Slow down.
Lower the bar.
Be the steady presence.

That’s the gift they’ll carry with them long after the holidays are over.

You've got this! Happy holidays.

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🔥 pass on a friend who deserves a break

Winter break is basically recovery mode for teens (and us too).Yet…✨ Expectations are high📣 Stimulation is constant🌪️ Bi...
12/23/2025

Winter break is basically recovery mode for teens (and us too).

Yet…

✨ Expectations are high

📣 Stimulation is constant

🌪️ Big emotions, mood swings, shutdowns happen faster
 
When you try to control your teen’s behavior
and emotions while everyone’s fried, you don’t get cooperation.

You get resistance. Eye rolls. Shutdowns. Power struggles. (Festive!
🎄🙃)
 
So instead…

🤝 Lead with connection

🎯 Pick the few limits that actually matter

🕊️ Let the small stuff go so your home doesn’t feel like a battleground

Connection doesn’t replace limits, it
protects your influence. Especially right now.
 
Want more influence (and less conflict) with your teen in 2026?

Comment COLLAB ⬇️
 
I just launched a new program that teaches you ONE process you can use with ALL teen challenges.

It builds connection, cooperation, and critical thinking. I’d love to share it with you.
 
Wishing you a peaceful, imperfect holiday season.

💛Dr. Cam

If you yelled today and you’re replaying it on a loop… pause. You’re not the worst parent ever.You’re a human with a ner...
12/19/2025

If you yelled today and you’re replaying it on a loop… pause.
 
You’re not the worst parent ever.

You’re a human with a nervous system… raising a younger human with a nervous system.
 
The magic isn’t never messing up (thank goodness!!)

It’s showing your teen what repair looks like.

Because that’s what protects relationships long-term.
 
Want to learn my step-by-step roadmap for fewer blowups + better connection?

👇 Comment COLLAB and I’ll send you the details.
 
👉 Save this for the next time you lose it with your teen!

There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, but you can be an empowered, confident one. I’d love to show you how.

When a teen doesn’t say thank you, shrugs off a gift, or seems unimpressed, we often label it entitlement.But more often...
12/18/2025

When a teen doesn’t say thank you, shrugs off a gift, or seems unimpressed, we often label it entitlement.

But more often than not, it’s a sign of an underdeveloped skill not a character flaw.

Because teen brains are wired to…
👉 focus on what’s missing
👉 downplay positives
👉 stay hyper-alert to stress and social comparison
 
That doesn’t make them ungrateful.

It makes them human.
 
What matters is how we respond to it.

When we worry…

“Am I raising a spoiled kid?”

“Why don’t they appreciate anything?”

“What if this never changes?”

We tend to react—lecture, shame, clamp down—which escalates the problem.

When you understand what’s actually happening beneath the behavior, everything shifts.

We stop reacting from fear and start responding with intention.

If you want a calmer, clearer way to parent (especially in the hard moments), I’d love to invite you to check out my new parenting program, The COLLABORATE Method™.

It gives you the exact tools, mindset shifts, and step-by-step roadmap you need to parent with calm, confidence, and connection.

Comment COLLAB and I’ll DM you the link.

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I have so much more to share with you from my years of experience as an adolescent psychologist, parenting coach, and mom of a teen!

12/18/2025

It’s easy to think teen behavior is just attitude or rebellion — but what if it’s really about skills they haven’t learned yet?

When we understand how teens think and why they act the way they do, it becomes clear why punitive consequences (like taking the phone away) often backfire.🔥

These consequences don’t teach them the tools they need to make better choices, stay safe, and maintain connection, in fact, they often make it harder for teens to learn.

That’s why it’s essential to use parenting strategies that boost their skill development rather than stifle it.

When we do, life at home becomes easier… more harmonious. 🫶

That’s exactly what I teach in The COLLABORATE Method — a self-paced parenting program that walks you step by step through my science-backed, proven approach that works with real teens in the real world.

It’s what I use with my own teen (one of the most resilient, motivated, and kind people I know)… and what I teach my clients around the world.

Comment COLLAB to learn more. 👇

👉 Tap follow for daily parenting tips and strategies — I’m here to help!

Credit: Performance by St. Patrick’s Junior Choir on Britain’s Got Talent (Series 11, 2017), singing “Somewhere Only We Know” (originally by Keane).

If you’re thinking, “I just want this break to be drama-free…” you’re not alone. 🙋‍♀️ Many parents are feeling like they...
12/17/2025

If you’re thinking, “I just want this break to be drama-free…” you’re not alone. 🙋‍♀️
 
Many parents are feeling like they’re
one eye roll away from snapping… and one wrong sentence away from a blowup.
 
Fortunately peace with your teen doesn’t require a holiday miracle.

It simply requires a new skill set.
 
Imagine if this break didn’t drain you… but actually became the reset.
 
Imagine starting 2026 with less tension, fewer power struggles, and more confidence in your parenting choices.
 
That’s exactly what my new COLLABORATE Method™ parenting program teaches.

You’ll learn to:
✅ handle pushback without spiraling or snapping

✅ set boundaries you can actually stick to
without guilt

✅ feel calmer, more confident, and back in control of yourself

✅ create a home that feels steadier, safer, and easier to breathe in
 
If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t live like this for another year,” this is for you.
 
👇 Comment COLLAB and I’ll DM you the details.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday! 🫶 Dr. Cam

Most screen battles happen because parents try to “fix” the scrolling… without a plan for what comes next.Teens feel tha...
12/16/2025

Most screen battles happen because parents try to “fix” the scrolling… without a plan for what comes next.

Teens feel that panic and resist.
 
🎥 I’m going LIVE today inside the Parenting Teens Academy to go deeper on how to manage winter break screen time and answer your questions LIVE!
 
✨ Members: I’ll see you there.

Not a member yet? No worries.

👇 Comment ACADEMY and I’ll send you the link to join us and access all the good stuff the Parenting Teens Academy has to offer.
 
You don’t need to parent harder—just smarter.
 

I’ve asked hundreds of teens what they’re most excited about when it comes to winter break.The number one answer—by a mi...
12/14/2025

I’ve asked hundreds of teens what they’re most excited about when it comes to winter break.

The number one answer—by a mile?

Doing nothing.

Followed closely by:
😴 sleeping
🛋️ bedrot
👯 hanging with friends
🚫 not being in school

So when they groan or sigh every time you ask them to do anything—even fun stuff—it’s not disrespect.

It’s because your plan is competing with their main agenda: recovery.

I know...for us parents who have visions of Instagram-worthy holiday family moments dancing in our heads, this can feel a bit like betrayal. I feel you!!

Here’s how to handle it best:

👉 Lower the number of planned activities

👉Give advance notice (surprises feel stressful)

👉 Build in true “no-expectation” days

👉 Give them the choice to say "no"—at least to some things (talking to a bunch of older relatives asking about school is often the antithesis of fun).

👉 Remember: rest is productive for teens and this is their break too.

A rested teen is a more connected teen.

A teen with choice is a more cooperative teen.

🚨 It’s here. 🚨

My all new COLLABORATE Method parenting program launches tomorrow.

If parenting your teen feels like constant tension, power struggles, or walking on eggshells—this is for you.

👉 Comment COLLAB to get early access.

🫶 Share with a friend in the teen trenches!

12/13/2025

You don’t have to be cruel to be firm. The secret is to calmly and consistently hold the line.

1. "I know this is really hard for you, and the answer is still no.”

2. "I hear how strongly you feel. I feel strongly about my decision too, which is why I’m not changing it.”

3. "It makes sense that you’re upset. I have to prioritize your safety over your feelings on this one.”

4. "I care about you, and I’ll talk when we can both speak kindly.”

5. "You’re allowed to be mad. I’ll give you space to process that.”

This is what collaborative parenting actually looks like.

Not giving in. Not clamping down.

But holding clear limits while staying calm, explaining your thinking, and helping your teen build perspective, even when they don’t like the answer.

That’s the foundation of the COLLABORATE Method:

connection without collapse,
clarity without control,
and authority without power struggles.

I give you a step by step roadmap for parenting teens in my new course.

💬 If you want early access, comment COLLAB and I’ll DM you the details.

🫶 Invite a friend who's also tired of walking on eggshells around their teen. They'll be grateful!!

To be honest, I kind of cringe at the term“gentle parenting.”Because at face value it sounds like no rules, no backbone,...
12/12/2025

To be honest, I kind of cringe at the term
“gentle parenting.”

Because at face value it sounds like no rules, no backbone, and a whole lot of crossed fingers.

And that’s not what it is at all.
 
That’s why I prefer Collaborative Parenting when it comes to raising teens.

It’s not too soft, it’s not too strict. It’s intentional.
 
It’s working with your teen instead of against them.

It’s holding clear boundaries while slowly loosening your grip so they can learn to handle life on their own.

It’s building connection, respect, and trust that lasts long after they leave home.
 
That’s exactly what I teach in my brand-new course:

The COLLABORATE Method™.

Not random tips.

A clear, step-by-step roadmap for parenting today’s teens in the real world—attitude, pushback, eye rolls and all.
 
👇 Comment COLLAB and I’ll DM you the early access link—so you can get calmer, clearer, and more confident before the holiday chaos hits 🎄😅✨
 
📩 Share this with a friend who’s also in the teen trenches—because nobody should white-knuckle these years alone 🤝💛
 

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Yes, parenting teens is hard, but it doesn’t have to be THIS hard! Through family coaching, I can help you transform your relationship with your teen and restore harmony to your home. Imagine how great it would be to spend time with your son or daughter and BOTH enjoy it. It’s possible. Schedule your complimentary phone session with me today to find out how. Email: drcam@drcamconsulting.com or call 571 210-1948. You have so much to gain and nothing to lose.