The Teenage Guide

36: [Time & Energy 3] Solution-Focused Boundaries that Motivate Teens


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To culminate this 3-part series on time and energy (and how to make the most of it!) I wanted to focus on an area that comes up a lot in my coaching practice with parents and my THRIVE membership parent group: boundaries that motivate our teens and lead to more connection, follow-through, and solutions to challenges. 

End of school pressures, expectations, and deadlines can lead to teens breaking down, ignoring work, procrastinating, putting in minimal effort because it's just too much pressure...and you're left feeling exhausted and drained, while the clock is ticking!

If you can relate, listen in to learn:

  • Why verbal reminders alone are blocking your teen's motivation and self-drive (and draining your energy!)
  • Why boundaries are a gift of freedom
  • The #1 way you have control
  • Timecodes

    01:47 - Why Parent Burnout Starts with Time & Energy Boundaries
    02:20 - When Pressure Backfires: Why Teens Shut Down
    03:23 - How to Set Boundaries Without Nagging or Burnout
    03:59 - Support School Stress with Clear Boundaries
    04:19 - Tired of Nagging? You Need a Boundaries Upgrade
    05:03 - Stop Being the Reminder—Let Teens Own Responsibility
    05:34 - Set Expectations Once—with a Plan that Works
    06:07 - The Charlie Brown Effect: Why Teens Tune You Out
    06:29 - Support Without Hovering or Taking Over
    07:42 - Boundaries Should Support, Not Control Your Teen
    08:18 - Are You Leading or Just Enforcing?
    08:30 - Stop Trying to Control Your Teen’s Emotions
    09:35 - You Don’t Have to Absorb Your Teen’s Stress
    10:05 - Your Teen Needs You to Stay Regulated
    10:39 - Protecting Your Energy Builds Influence with Your Teen

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    https://www.theteenageguide.com/therelatemethod 

     

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    The Teenage GuideBy Ashley Chandler

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