• Co-Parenting Through the Teen Years: Strategies for Unity and Connection

  • Feb 4 2025
  • Duración: 50 m
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Co-Parenting Through the Teen Years: Strategies for Unity and Connection

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  • In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by parenting coaches Kyle and Sarah Wester to explore the challenges of co-parenting and the conflicts that arise from differing parenting styles. They dive into the importance of communication, understanding, and personal accountability, offering real-world strategies for resolving conflicts and strengthening family dynamics. The Westers share personal experiences on how external voices can facilitate change and how intentional conversations can lead to a more connected and harmonious parenting approach. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The hidden reason parenting conflicts escalate—and how to stop itWhy your past shapes your parenting style (without you realizing it)The single most powerful shift that improves co-parenting communicationHow to stop blaming each other and start working as a teamThe surprising way external perspectives can transform your parenting approach 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Parenting conflicts often stem from unconscious beliefs and past experiencesOpen and honest communication is crucial to resolving disagreementsSetting shared parenting goals creates a more unified approachKids often feel responsible for their parents’ conflicts—without realizing itTaking personal accountability leads to positive change in family dynamics 🎧❤️ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Help other parents find the support they need! 🚀 Share your favorite episode, leave a rating and review, and let me know what topics you’d love to hear next. Your feedback fuels more practical, insightful episodes just for you! 🙌 🔔 Hit Follow so you never miss a solution-packed episode! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FREE WORKBOOK: Parenting Together: artofraisinghumans.com/together EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Navigating Parenting Conflicts04:37 Understanding Parenting Styles and Backgrounds10:44 The Importance of Openness in Communication16:02 The Role of External Voices in Parenting18:43 Setting Goals for Parenting23:20 Taking Accountability in Parenting24:50 The Role of Encouragement in Parenting27:00 Understanding Parental Roles and Expectations29:40 Modeling Behavior: The Impact on Children31:12 Navigating Conflicts and Differences in Parenting33:41 The Importance of Open Communication35:20 Taking Responsibility for Parenting Styles36:38 Empowering Parents to Change39:20 Overcoming Blame in Parenting41:25 The Power of Personal Accountability43:28 Embracing Change and Growth in Parenting CONNECT WITH THE GUESTS: The Westers Website: Artofraisinghumans.comFacebook: @artofraisinghumansInstagram: @artofraisinghumansYouTube: @artofraisinghumans CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell Website: AskDrCam.comInstagram: @DrCamCaswellYouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. CamFacebook: @DrCamCaswellTikTok: @the.teen.translator FULL TRANSCRIPT Dr. Cam (00:01) Hey, welcome back, parents. I'm looking forward to today's conversation because we're tackling a common challenge—getting on the same page as your spouse or co-parent. I talk to so many couples who have completely different approaches to discipline and communication, which, as you can imagine, creates resentment, frustration, and conflict—not just between the parents, but for their kids too. Today, I'm excited to introduce my guests, Kyle and Sarah Wester. They are licensed professional counselors, parenting coaches, and the founders of Art of Raising Humans, a podcast dedicated to parenting. They also have three preteens and teens, so they don’t just teach it—they live it. Welcome, Kyle and Sarah! Kyle and Sarah Wester (00:52) Thank you so much for having us! Dr. Cam (00:59) We love your dynamic. Tell us a little about how you got started with your podcast and The Art of Raising Humans. Kyle and Sarah Wester (01:07) Well, it really started with Sarah. She has an incredible way of helping kids and parents, and I was the one working with families daily in private practice here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When I’d hit a wall with a parent, I’d come home, ask Sarah for advice, and she’d offer these brilliant insights. I’d take her suggestions back to my clients, and they’d say, "That was amazing! How did you come up with that?" Eventually, I started getting invited to speak at churches, schools, and events. I wanted Sarah to be part of it, but every time we tried speaking together, it was tricky—we kept stepping on each other’s words. That’s when I had the idea to start a podcast. We decided to record in our master closet, thinking, "Why not? Let's figure this out." Sarah Wester (02:03) It was a challenge at first because Kyle is so much more extroverted than I am, but we both have years of experience working with families in different ways. Our goal was to share our knowledge and support families in building stronger, more connected relationships. We also noticed that parenting conflicts were damaging relationships between couples. Parents were approaching situations differently, ...
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