Did your teen set summer goals? If so, now is the perfect time to check in and see how things are going. And if they didn't, it is a great time to help them think about goals for the coming school year.

Or maybe you are wondering how to even get your teen to care about goals? In this episode I will teach you what creates motivation and how to help your teen find more of it!

You will learn 5 things you can do to raise more driven, self-sufficient teens without nagging.

This is part one of a 2-part series, so CLICK HERE to listen to part 2. 

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• Listen to Motivating Your Teen - Part 2

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I am never more thankful for modern-day air conditioning than I am living in Arizona in the summer! 

Just like thermostats in our homes magically keep our homes at a comfortable temperature, we, as parents, can be the emotional thermostat with our teens. 

Discover a few hands-on strategies to help you calm things down when your teen's emotions are coming in HOTTER than Arizona in July. 🥵 

If you are tired of your teen's bad mood ruining your day and are ready to get off the emotional rollercoaster, this episode is for you!

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• Get the Free Processing Emotions Mini-Course

Does your teen seem to know EXACTLY how to push your buttons? This episode will help you know what to do the next time your teen triggers you.

Learn the three magic questions that will help you figure out the real trigger so you can make rational decisions instead of just flying off the handle.

Your answers to these questions will help you break the trigger cycle and be intentional about how you respond. 

Ready for More?

• Brand new content is available all summer long in the ENJOY Parenting Community. Join now to get instant access to live workshops and classes, support and practical parenting tips and strategies to make parenting teens easier!

Stop saying NO to your teen and learn 4 simple ways to turn a "No" into a "YES" without being a pushover!

What most parents don't realize is that when you say YES more often, your NO actually becomes more impactful.

Plus, the simple tips in this episode will help you say YES without sacrificing your values, your teen’s safety OR your relationship with your teen.

If you really want to end power struggles, enhance connection and have more influence with your teen, join the ENJOY community today.

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• Brand new content is available all summer long in the ENJOY Parenting Community. Join now to get instant access to live workshops and classes, support and practical parenting tips and strategies to make parenting teens easier!

In celebration of the 100th episode of "this is going to be fun" we dive into a key ingredient that has been crucial both to the success of this podcast and to parenting—consistency. You will love exploring this fun analogy between piñatas and parenting for a fresh perspective on consistency.

Discover the importance of continuing to show up for your teen, even when it seems like nothing you do is making a difference. Parenting gets more challenging as our kids get older and we explore how you can make sure you are up to the challenge.

The reward of a connected relationship with your teen is worth all the effort required. In fact, it often feels even sweeter because of the effort required! 

Full Show Notes at https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/importance-of-consistency

Mentioned on the Show:

• Brand new content is available all summer long in the ENJOY Parenting Community. Join now to get instant access to live workshops and classes, support and practical parenting tips and strategies to make parenting teens easier!

Finals week is stressful for teens, which means it is also stressful for the moms of those teens. This episode will teach you how to help an overwhelmed teenager in 5 simple steps you can try today. 

Everyone handles stress differently, and there are some sneaky ways it shows up in teenagers. Learn the different clues you can watch for so you know when the stress is more than they can handle on their own.  

Follow the 5 practical tips in this episode to help your teenager cope with all the stuff on their plate so they can face finals week - or any other stressful event - with confidence!

Full Show Notes at https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/how-to-help-an-overwhelmed-teenager

Mentioned on the Show:

• Get my free Processing Emotions mini-course to learn how to help your teen process their emotions in their body

Navigating the world of teens and social media can feel like an impossible balancing act! Trying to find the balance between keeping your teens safe on social media and not suffocating them with restrictions is a daily struggle for parents everywhere!

Mentioned on the Show:

• Get my free Processing Emotions mini-course to learn the skill you need to stay calm - even when you feel like freaking out.

We are currently facing an epidemic of low self-esteem in teenagers and it is more important than ever that we build their confidence and sense of self worth at home. Our teens are bombarded with messages everywhere they turn about how they should be different than they are, so it can be tricky to raise secure teens who know their worth. 

In this episode, we talk about one of the surprising places our teens are getting these self-esteem damaging messages and what we can do about it! You will see your teen through a whole new lens that will help you build their confidence.

I'll also share how my experience working with parents just like you, has uncovered a crucial first step in helping our teens with their self esteem and give you something tangible to start doing today! 

Despite the challenges we face in raising teens who are secure in who they are, this episode offers HOPE that your efforts CAN make a difference! 

Full Show Notes at: www.jenbelltate.com/blog/low-self-esteem-in-teenagers

Mentioned on the Show:

• Get my free Processing Emotions mini-course to learn the skill you need to stay calm when your teen isn’t.

Sharing the top 19 parenting lessons to help you in your parenting journey! Since becoming a mom 19 years ago, I have learned SOOOO much. But of everything I have learned, these 19 parenting lessons have been essential in helping me enjoy the teen years more than I could have ever imagined.

The 19 parenting lessons include everything from the power of fun and saying yes more often to the meaning of bad behavior and your role as a mom. The teen years are fleeting, and these lessons will you make the most of the time you have.

I hope this episode inspires you with lots of tangible ideas you can apply in your own parenting and gives you encouragement and hope to keep going! But don't forget to reflect on the parenting lessons that you have learned from your own journey! 

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/parenting-lessons

Mentioned on the Show:

• Check out this podcast episode to learn how to turn your no's into yes's.

You know what mom guilt is, but do you know what Mom Grief is? As your teen changes, evolves and grows up it is normal to experience grief as they transition through different stages. With each new stage, your teen outgrows an earlier version of themselves - usually one you have learned to love and cherish!

It is only natural that you would have to grieve that loss, but so often we try to shrug it off and wonder what is wrong with us. If we can learn how to embrace it instead, we can recognize grief as a normal, even necessary, part of parenting. 

Discover the overlooked times when you might experience mom grief and learn the 3 simple steps for using grief as a tool to move you forward in your parenting journey. 

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/mom-guilt

Mentioned on the Show:

• Get my free Processing Emotions mini-course to learn how to process grief.