How to Talk to Your Teen About Porn Before the Internet Does
🎙️ Episode #258: How to Talk to Your Teen About Porn Before the Internet Does
Guest: Greta Eskridge
🎧 Episode Summary
As parents, discovering that your teen has been exposed to pornography can spark fear, anger, or even shame. But here’s the truth: nearly every teen will encounter porn at some point—and how you respond matters far more than whether it happens.
In this must-listen episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I’m joined by Greta Eskridge, author of It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, to break down the right (and wrong) ways to handle these tough moments. Greta shares her personal journey and explains why shaming or punishing kids backfires, pushing them toward secrecy and guilt. Instead, she equips parents with compassionate, practical strategies to build connection and guide teens through the challenges of today’s digital world.
If you’ve ever worried about your child’s online safety or felt unsure how to talk about porn without making it worse, this conversation will give you the tools, language, and confidence you need.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why shaming your teen about porn often increases secrecy and risky behavior
How to use the “Check Your Face” method to stay calm during hard conversations
The best questions to spark open dialogue and build trust with your teen
How to shift from being your child’s adversary to their trusted ally online
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📚 Resources Mentioned in This Episode
It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn by Greta Eskridge
Adventuring Together by Greta Eskridge
100 Days of Adventure by Greta Eskridge
🔗 Connect with Our Guest: Greta Eskridge
Website: @greta.eskridge
Podcast: The Greta Eskridge Podcast
👩👧👦 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 – Introduction to the episode
02:30 – Why parents fear talking about porn
07:15 – Greta’s personal journey and motivation
14:00 – Why shame backfires with teens
20:45 – Tools for calm and connected conversations
29:00 – How to rebuild trust when it’s been broken
38:15 – Resources and next steps
📌 5 Key Takeaways for Parents of Teens
Shaming teens for looking at porn doesn’t prevent the behavior—it pushes it underground.
Your body language and tone matter—practice “Check Your Face” to stay calm and connected.
Replace lectures with curious questions that open the door to trust.
Position yourself as your teen’s teammate in the digital world, not their enemy.
Regular, nonjudgmental conversations about online safety prepare teens to make healthier choices.
📺 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 delivers practical 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 confidently to handle teen challenges and thrive together.
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Breaking the Endless Argument Cycle With Your Teen (Without More Consequences)
PODCAST SHOW NOTES FORMAT
Are you stuck in what feels like an emotional Groundhog Day with your teen—where the same arguments, defiance, and standoffs keep repeating? You’re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with therapist and bestselling author Kati Morton to uncover why punishment-based parenting fails with teenagers and how to finally break these frustrating cycles.
Kati explains that adolescence is about independence-seeking, not rebellion—and when parents try to control teens with consequences, they often fuel the very behaviors they want to stop. Instead, she offers science-backed strategies that shift the focus from control to influence, using curiosity and connection to build lasting respect and trust.
From handling risky teen behaviors to creating space for authentic conversations, this episode gives you practical tools and a fresh perspective. If you’re tired of repeating the same exhausting battles, this conversation will help you hit reset and start building a calmer, more connected relationship with your teen.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
Why punishing your teen often makes behavior worse, not better
The game-changing shift from control to influence
How to stay calm and use “wise mind” during heated conflicts
Simple ways to spark honest conversations without forcing it
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Kati Morton’s upcoming book: Why Do I Keep Doing This? (Releases December 9)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Emotion Mind vs. Wise Mind
Skinner Box research on punishment effectiveness
Parts work therapy for emotional responses
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Kati Morton
🌐 Website
📘 Facebook
📸 Instagram
▶️ YouTube
🎵 TikTok
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 Breaking the Emotional Groundhog Day Cycle
03:01 Understanding the Illusion of Control in Parenting
05:56 Navigating Independence and Communication with Teens
08:46 The Importance of Honesty and Vulnerability
11:44 Empathy and Understanding in Parenting Teens
14:50 Addressing Risky Behaviors in Teens
20:11 Understanding Risky Behaviors in Teens
21:27 The Ineffectiveness of Punishment
23:49 Curiosity Over Judgment
25:16 The Importance of Understanding Teen Behavior
27:09 Building Trust and Influence
29:21 The Role of Communication in Parenting
31:38 Repairing Relationships After Mistakes
38:40 The Power of Curiosity in Parenting
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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How to Stop Walking on Eggshells With Your Teenager: A Clinical Psychologist's Game-Changing Approach
Do you feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells with your teen—afraid that one wrong word will set off an argument? You’re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I sit down with Dr. Jenny Hwang, a clinical psychologist and parent coach with more than 20 years of experience helping families navigate emotional chaos and conflict.
Dr. Hwang reveals why traditional “boundaries” backfire with teens, the surprising truth about why parents end up feeling walked over, and how to set limits in a way that actually works. Her grounded, no-nonsense approach is a game-changer for parents who are tired of power struggles and ready for peace.
If you’re ready to stop the exhausting cycle of battles and create a calmer, more respectful home, this episode is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
Why most parents misunderstand what boundaries actually are
The difference between rules that control vs. boundaries that empower
How to handle disrespectful communication without losing your cool
Why your teen’s push for independence isn’t rebellion—it’s healthy development
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CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Dr. Jenny Hwang
Instagram: @ProjectParentCoach
YouTube: @ProjectParentCoach
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 Boundaries with Teens
04:27 – Defining Boundaries: What Parents Need to Know
08:01 – Overstepping Boundaries: The Parent-Teen Dynamic
12:17 – Navigating Emotional Triggers and Responses
17:37 – The Importance of Mutual Respect
21:39 – Learning to Say No: Establishing Limits
25:45 – The Challenge of Control in Parenting
30:34 – The Power of Presence and Attention
35:08 – Social Media and Parenting: A New Frontier
38:43 – Key Takeaways: Empowering Parents to Set Boundaries
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 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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Feel Like You’re Failing as a Parent? Here’s What You’re Missing
If you’ve ever ended the day thinking, “Ugh, I was way too impatient… I didn’t handle that well… I need to do better,” you’re not alone. Parenting teens has a way of making even the most loving parents feel like we’re constantly falling short.
But what if you could quiet that inner critic—even just a little—and start noticing what’s actually going right?
In this heartfelt episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, counselor and author Erin Morrison—creator of @itsTheConsciousMom and author of Three Minutes for Mom—offers science-backed insight and deeply reassuring advice for parents who feel like they’re failing.
We dive into why our brains focus on the negative, how to stop taking our teen’s behavior so personally, and what it really means to be “doing enough.” Erin also shares a simple 3-minute daily mindset practice that can help you reconnect with yourself—and your teen.
If you’re constantly hard on yourself, overwhelmed by parenting pressure, or just tired of feeling like you’re not enough… this episode is your reset.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
Why your teen's boundary-pushing is actually a good thing
The secret to feeling like a “good parent” again (in just 3 minutes a day)
How to shift your mindset from constant criticism to quiet confidence
What you’re getting right—even if it doesn’t feel like it
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Three Minutes for Mom by Erin Morrison (Simon & Schuster)
“Catch Them Being Kind” 5-Day Challenge
The “Friend Perspective” & “It’s Not Personal, It’s Developmental” reminders
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Erin Morrison
Website: https://theconsciousmom.com
Instagram: @itsthe.consciousmom
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 Struggles of Parenting Teens
03:05 Reframing Our Perspective on Parenting
05:42 Recognizing Wins in Parenting
08:46 The Importance of Self-Recognition
11:24 Responding vs. Reacting to Our Teens
14:25 The Impact of Parental Self-Perception
17:28 Building Positive Relationships with Teens
20:25 Practical Steps for Self-Care
23:19 Finding Balance in Parenting
26:36 Grounding in Parental Truth
29:09 Tiny Shifts for Big Changes
32:35 Balancing Business and Pleasure in Parenting
35:40 Understanding Developmental Stages
37:59 Letting Go for Connection
46:20 Ownership and Independence in Parenting
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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The 3-Step Pause That Stops Teen Meltdowns—and Parent Burnout
Ever wish you had a pause button—for your teen or yourself? When you’re caught in a meltdown, shutdown, or power struggle, it’s easy to spiral into reactivity and regret. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, Jennie Phillips—coach, fitness pro, mom of four, and author of Yellow Light Moments—introduces a science-backed framework that empowers families to slow down and reset before emotions explode.
Jennie shares her 3-step “Yellow Light Moment” method (Yield-Listen-Move), giving parents the language, tools, and mindset shifts needed to manage teen stress, model emotional regulation, and create a calmer home. If your family is running on exhaustion and conflict, this episode will help you pump the brakes—with just a few intentional minutes that can shift everything.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
A 3-step process to prevent teen blowups before they start
How to create shared emotional language with your teen (like “caterpillar” or “question quota”)
Why your teen’s “laziness” might actually be healthy self-regulation
How guilt around self-care is secretly sabotaging your parenting
🎧❤️ ENJOYING THE SHOW?
Don’t keep it to yourself! Share your favorite episode and leave a rating and review to help other parents find the support they need. Your feedback helps me create even more episodes filled with practical tips for you and your family! 🙏💫
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Yellow Light Moments Book
YLM Toolbox for Teens
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Jennie Phillips
Website: www.jenniephillipscoaching.com
Instagram: @jenniephillipscoaching
Facebook: Jennie Phillips Coaching
LinkedIn: Jennie Phillips
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 Need for a Pause
01:09 Introducing Yellow Light Moments
06:38 Understanding the Concept of Yellow Light Moments
12:27 The Importance of Pausing
20:24 Training Ourselves to Yield
25:44 Benefits of Taking a Pause
29:37 Modeling for Our Teens
33:56 Final Thoughts and Action Items
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.
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Parenting Teens Got You Stressed? 🎙️ Dr. Cam—The Teen Translator—Has Answers!
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is the go-to podcast for parents who are ready to get real about raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell—adolescent psychologist, certified parenting coach, and mom of a teen—this podcast is all about honest conversations that dive deep into the challenges parents face and providing actionable solutions that actually work.
Dr. Cam doesn’t just talk theories—she shares real-life insights and strategies based on over a decade of experience and the struggles she faces as a mom herself. Every episode offers practical, science-backed solutions to help you understand your teen, improve communication, and build a stronger relationship. Whether you’re dealing with mood swings, defiance, anxiety, or social media issues, you’ll find easy-to-apply advice that makes a difference.
No interviews here—just authentic conversations that get to the heart of what parents are really dealing with. With a mix of expert tips and Dr. Cam’s own relatable stories, you’ll walk away with the tools you need to tackle even the toughest teen challenges with confidence.
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