This is going to be FUN: enjoy parenting teens

Does your family have established rules for teenage dating? This episode offers a fresh perspective on the goals of dating during the teen years and how to keep your teen safe!

Learning how to navigate romantic relationships is an important part of the teen experience, but it can feel like scary uncharted territory for parents.  Use the ideas in this episode to help you empower your teen to set healthy boundaries in their dating relationships now and after they leave home. 

Make sure you discuss the practical dating safety tips at the end of the episode with your teen to set them up for success and make their dating experience a whole lot more fun!

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/rules-for-teenage-dating

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• My girls carry this cute pepper spray on their keychains - replace it every 1-2 years

Do you know who you truly are? Does your teen? Discover a whole new way to see your teen inspired by Disney's Moana. 

In this episode we discuss the parenting lessons you can learn from Moana, Maui and even Te Ka. Discover which approach works best with teens and start implementing it today.

Even when your teen is hurling fireballs and acting like a full-fledged lava monster, there is always more to the story and it is your job to figure out what that is. If you need help decoding your teen's behavior, join me inside of ENJOY. 

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/who-you-truly-are

• Disney's Moana (affiliate link)

Do you feel exhausted and drained all the time? You might be carrying an invisible backpack every day - not one filled with books or essentials, but weighed down with bottled-up emotions. 

No matter how good you are at masking or ignoring your emotions, you can't fool your own body, and it will keep the score. Unprocessed emotions take a physical and psychological toll on us and the same is true for our teens. 

Learn how to empty your emotional backpack and help your teen develop a healthy relationship with their emotions. Grab the free Processing Emotions mini-course mentioned in the episode so you can start to feel lighter, more energized and more alive! 

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/emotional-backpack

Mentioned on the Show:

• Get my free Processing Emotions mini-course to learn how to unload your heavy emotional backpack

Is your teen always testing the limits and pushing boundaries? You are not alone! This is a common challenge during the teen yers and can leave you frustrated and ready to throw in the towel. 

This episode will help you strike the balance between allowing your teen the independence they are craving and enforcing limits for their safety and well-being. 

We explore why teens are constantly testing boundaries and how consistency, patience and understanding can save your sanity! Learn 3 secrets to making sure your teen learns the important stuff, even in the face of defiance. 

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/testing-the-limits

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

Learn the teen depression red flags every parent needs to know while raising kids who are facing today's mental health epidemic.

Discover one simple, practical thing you can do TODAY to open up the lines of communication with your teen about mental health challenges. Equip your teenager with a life-saving resource so they have it if and when they need it. 

If you think your teen's mental health is struggling right now, don't wait to reach out to your doctor or another licensed mental health profession for help.

Even when your teen is getting the professional help they need, you are the one at home on the front lines with them every day! This episode shares a few things you can do to support your teen including getting the support you need to face the challenges head on.

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/teens-and-depression

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• Crisis Line: 988

Does your teen make you mad? This episode reveals what is REALLY making you mad and explains why you get so angry with your teenager. Get ready to see things from a whole new perspective!

Dive into an enlightening exploration of how we, as humans, give meaning to words and why we aren't as perceptive as might think.

This episode challenges conventional ideas and empowers parents to stop feeling like their teen's emotional punching bag. This perspective shift will reduce conflict between you and your teen and improve your relationships with everyone in your life! 

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/why-do-i-get-so-angry-at-my-teen

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.

Contrary to popular belief, words can hurt...and they often do. Teenagers are especially susceptible to the impact of what other people say to them and about them and those words can have a lasting effect. 

In this episode, we explore how words have the power to shape our self-esteem, influence our actions, and even dictate the way we present ourselves to the world.

Discover how words spoken years ago might still be impacting the things you do and say every single day...and even the way you parent. 

Learn why it is so important to uncover the wounding words that are shaping your behavior. Make sure you try the simple ideas in this episode to reclaim your power from the words that have been holding you hostage and empower your teen to do the same.

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/words-can-hurt

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• Need help uncovering the words that are holding you hostage? I would love to help. Schedule a free strategy session with me today. 

Your teen's big emotions can leave you feeling like you can't do anything right, but this episode will crack the code on teenage meltdowns for good. Discover the science behind teenage tantrums and how you might be making things worse without meaning to.

Tune in to the end to uncover practical strategies you can try next time your teen has a meltdown. These 4 simple tips will help you diffuse the situation and help your teen learn to navigate their big emotions. 

These strategies are not just about managing the moment, but about building a deeper understanding and connection that might decrease the number of teenage meltdowns you encounter. 

Want more help understanding your teenager or applying these tips in your family? Join the ENJOY Coaching Community for instant access to personalized help and a library of resources to go even deeper.

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/Teenage-Meltdown

Mentioned on the Show:

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

It is pretty common for parents to get blamed for everything that goes wrong in their teen's life - warranted or not. But what if I told you that sometimes, encouraging your teen to blame you might actually be beneficial for them?

Discover when (and why) it makes sense to encourage your teen to let you take the blame. This episode explains why your teen might have a hard time advocating for themselves and how you can make it easier for them to make good choices. 

Explore a few proactive ways you can encourage independence and set your teen up for success navigating challenges on their own. These simple tips will help you build trust with your teen and make sure they know you have their back.  

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/get-blamed-for-everything

Mentioned on the Show:

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

Most parents think they want a happy teenager, but your teen will actually be better off if they aren't happy all the time. Overcoming challenges doesn't just help your teen learn and grow, it can also have a positive impact on the quality of your relationship with them.

Your teen won't be happy all the time and the more comfortable you get with that, the better you will be able to help and support them as they navigate the ups and downs of the teen years.

As you support your teen in experiencing the whole spectrum of human emotions, you will build a relationship of trust, connection and love.

Find out which essential skills you need to support your teen in building their emotional resilience and make sure to download the free Processing Emotions Mini-Class.

Join the ENJOY parenting community for more support learning and applying the parenting strategies in this episode.

Full Show Notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/happy-teenager

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