Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam How to Pursue YOUR Dreams While Raising Teens: Tips for Busy Parents
In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, we dive deep into the challenges that working moms face in balancing personal goals with raising teenagers.
Dr. Cam is joined by Heidi Schalk, a business strategy coach, author, and speaker who specializes in empowering women to achieve their goals while maintaining family life. Heidi shares her inspiring journey as a single mom, entrepreneur, and podcaster, and she offers powerful insights on creating a team environment within the family, building mutual trust with your teens, and handling the pressures of both parenting and pursuing your dreams.
If you're a mom feeling overwhelmed by the demands of raising teens while juggling your own aspirations, you're not alone. With 60% of working moms feeling guilty about time spent with their children, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you build stronger connections with your teen while also honoring your personal goals.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
- How to create family goals and foster a team mentality within your household
- Simple and fun ways to support your teen's mindset and development
- The key to building communication and trust with your teen
- How to balance being a present parent while pursuing your personal dreams
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS
- Creating family goals helps develop a team atmosphere, making everyone in the household feel involved and valued.
- Supporting your teen’s mindset in simple, fun ways can lead to greater emotional growth and connection.
- Building trust with your teen starts with communication and vulnerability — they need to know they can trust you to open up.
- Work-life grace, not balance, is the more realistic approach for managing parenting and personal goals.
- Asking for help and creating a support system is crucial for both personal and family success.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Heidi Schalk
- Website: https://www.heidischalk.com
- Instagram: @heidischalk
- Facebook: @Heidi Schalk
- LinkedIn: @Heidi Schalk
- YouTube: Heidi Schalk
CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell
- Website: askdrcam.com
- Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
- TikTok: @the.teen.translator
- YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
- Facebook: @DrCamCaswell
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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