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.

Ready for More?

• Listen to Motivating Your Teen - Part 2
• 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!
• Join the free Teens are the Worst Facebook Group to ask questions and continue this conversation
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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!

Ready for More?

• Get the Free Processing Emotions Mini-Course
• 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!
• Join the free Teens are the Worst Facebook Group to ask questions and continue this conversation
• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

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!
• Join the free Teens are the Worst Facebook Group to ask questions and continue this conversation
• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

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.

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!
• Join the free Teens are the Worst Facebook Group to ask questions and continue this conversation
• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

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!
• Join the free Teens are the Worst Facebook Group to ask questions and continue this conversation
• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

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
• Listen to episode 64 to learn how to stay calm and be a thermostat, not a thermometer
• Listen to episode 97 for help reinforcing your teen's worth separate from their performance
• Parenting teens doesn’t have to be so hard! Join the ENJOY Coaching Community now to get everything you need to make parenting teens easier!
• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

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! In this episode, you'll learn why parenting from fear isn't the answer and offer a fresh new perspective on teens and social media. You will learn how to approach social media from a whole new angle so you can stop fighting with your teen about it! This approach will help you bridge the gap between your teen's need for autonomy and your desire to keep them safe. Are you ready to end the power struggles over social media in your home? Listen now. Full show notes at: https://www.jenbelltate.com/blog/teens-and-social-media

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.
• Join the free Teens are the Worst Facebook Group to ask questions and continue this conversation
• Parenting teens doesn’t have to be so hard! Join the ENJOY Coaching Community now to get everything you need to make parenting teens easier!
• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

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.
• Join the free Teens are the Worst Facebook Group to ask questions and continue this conversation
• Parenting teens doesn’t have to be so hard! Join the ENJOY Coaching Community now to get everything you need to make parenting teens easier!
• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook