Why Your Teen Stinks (and Doesn’t Seem to Care)—and How to Fix It Without Nagging

Struggling with your teen’s hygiene habits? You’re not alone. Many parents face daily battles over showers, deodorant, and brushing teeth—leaving everyone frustrated. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with Carly Broderick, founder of Myles Personal Care, a gender-inclusive hygiene brand created just for teens and tweens.

Carly shares how her own experience parenting through puberty inspired her to create practical solutions for families. We dive into the real reasons teens resist basic hygiene—from puberty’s “hurricane effect” to product sensitivities and even rebellion. More importantly, Carly provides science-backed strategies and her simple SSB routine that transforms daily fights into lasting healthy habits.

Whether your teen is entering puberty or in the thick of it, this episode will give you compassionate, effective strategies to replace nagging and shaming with empowering routines that help your teen feel confident in their own skin.

 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Why nagging and shaming actually backfire when it comes to teen hygiene
  
  
• The science behind why teens often don’t notice their own body odor
  
  
• Carly’s proven SSB routine that makes hygiene habits stick
  
  
• How to reframe hygiene as confidence and maturity—not just compliance
  
  

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Myles Personal Care Amazon Store – Use code DRCAMFAN20 for 20% off

 

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Carly Broderick

• Website: hey-miles.com
  
  
• Facebook: @hey.miles.teen
  
  
• Instagram: @heymilesbrand
  
  
• LinkedIn: Carly Broderick
  
  
• TikTok: @heymilesbrand
  
  
• Amazon Store: Myles Personal Care (use code DRCAMFAN20 for 20% off)

 

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 Understanding Teen Hygiene Resistance
02:41 Creating Inclusive Personal Care Products
05:34 The Importance of Effective Deodorants
08:36 Navigating the Spectrum of Masculinity and Femininity
11:30 Building Healthy Hygiene Routines
14:18 Addressing Social Pressures and Body Odor Awareness
17:05 Encouraging Ownership of Personal Care
19:51 Simplifying Shower Routines
22:40 Final Thoughts and Practical Tips

 

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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