This is going to be FUN: enjoy parenting teens

14. Fear in Parenting

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If you have ever taught a teenager to drive, you know that parenting teens can be scary, and if you haven't you will. But it isn't just driving, our teens are becoming more independent, we have less control and that can lead to a lot of fear too.
In this episode I help you determine three of the ways you might be parenting from fear without even realizing it and why it is so important to keep fear out of our parenting. Plus, I teach you what you can do instead and why it is a better option for you and your teen.
In October, I will be teaching all about fear and other negative emotions that aren’t really as scary as they may seem inside my Enjoy Coaching Community. You will learn how fear can be one of our most important emotions for growth and how to stop letting the fear of negative emotions hold you back from the life you want. In order to teach this skill to your teen, you have to learn and practice it for yourself, so I will be supporting you through that process all month long. Find out more and join here: https://client.jenbelltate.com/membership
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/fear-in-parenting/

13. Tell Your Teen the Truth

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Need to talk to your teen about something you know they aren’t going to like? This episode will teach you why honesty is the best policy and how telling your teen the truth will open the door for more open communication in your relationship.
Plus, get tips for starting difficult conversations and find out how this strategy will create an invitation for your teen to be more open and honest with you. If you need help preparing for a difficult conversation or managing your own emotional mess so you don’t end up unloading it on your teen, schedule a free mini-session with me and I would love to help. https://client.jenbelltate.com/freemini
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/tell-your-teen-the-truth/

12. 5 Things to Love About Your Teen

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There are plenty of parents ready to share their horror stories of raising teenagers but I am going to let you in on a secret: there is so much to love about teenagers! In fact, the teen years are my favorite!
I am sharing 5 things I love about teenagers and I hope it will inspire you to find some things you love about your teen. Teens have so much to offer and there is so much we can learn from them and about them if we are willing to see how amazing they really are.
If you want to find even more things to love about your teen, get my FREE Connect with Your Teen Challenge with simple ideas to help you see the good in your teen and connect with them in 10 minutes or less. https://client.jenbelltate.com/10for10-connect-challenge
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/5-things-to-love-about-your-teen/

11. Your New Best Friend

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I am so excited to introduce you to your new best friend: your future self! I know it sounds funny to think about a future version of you as a friend, but this episode will teach you the power of being friends with future you. Not only will it change the way you see yourself, but it will help you identify what is most important and improve your relationships.
Once you start to see it in your own life, you can teach this concept to your teen and watch their self-worth, motivation and decision-making skills grow exponentially.
If you are enjoying this podcast, will you leave me a rating or review or share it with a friend? Together we can help so many parents have a better experience raising teens!
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/your-new-best-friend/

10. Teens and Trust

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Trust can be challenging in any relationship, but trusting your teenager can be especially hard. In this episode you will learn the three elements of trust and have a better understanding of how they are affecting your relationship. I share a new approach to trusting your teen and give you hope for a better relationship with them even if trust has been broken.
If you want to learn more about trust and how to transform your relationship with your teen or any other relationship in your life, we will be spending the whole month of September learning all about relationships in my ENJOY Coaching Community. You can join right now at https://client.jenbelltate.com/membership, but registration is only open for about a week before we dive in and start learning. Next month we will be learning a new topic, so don't miss your chance to get in the community if you want to learn more about relationships and trust.
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/teens-and-trust/

9. Don’t Do It Alone

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Raising teenagers can be lonely and overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry the burden alone. Bigger kids have bigger problems and the stakes are higher than they have ever been before. This episode outlines three secrets to feeling stronger, lighter and full of hope when the load of motherhood is exhausting and overwhelming.
If you need support to help you prepare for and face the challenges of raising teens, my {enjoy} membership is designed to give you the tools, support and personalized help you need to navigate the teen years. You can find more information at https://client.jenbelltate.com/membership
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/dont-do-it-alone/

8. Helping Teens Navigate Decisions

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Your teen has to make a lot of decisions at the start of the school year and of course you want to help them make the best decisions you can. In this episode I teach you the process of making decisions, where you fit into the process as a parent and share 3 strategies you can use to maximise your influence and teach your teen the skills they need to make good decisions. If you want to learn even more about decision making strategies or any other topics we are learning here on the podcast, I would love to have you join me in the {enjoy} membership where we dive deeper into these topics and give you personalized help applying the principles in your own life. Get more info and join the waitlist to be the first to know when it opens here: https://client.jenbelltate.com/membershipwaitlist.
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/helping-teens-navigate-decisions/

7. Accountability and Connection

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Have a loving connected relationship with your teen while teaching them to be responsible and take accountability for their actions. This episode gives you 8 tips to help you teach your teen to be accountable without sacrificing your connection or relationship. Get 10 more free tips for creating connection with your teen here: https://client.jenbelltate.com/10for10-connect-challenge
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/accountability-and-connection/

6. Emotional Rollercoaster

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Want to get off the emotional rollercoaster your teen is riding? Find out which big emotions are getting in the way of your connection and what to do about it. No matter what age your kids are, this episode is going to be a game changer for you. Want more help from me? Join the FREE connect with your teen challenge for more support creating deeper connection with your teen. https://client.jenbelltate.com/10for10-connect-challenge
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/emotional-rollercoaster/

5. Why you’re NOT connecting with your teen

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You want to connect with your teen, but nothing seems to work. Everything you try ends up in a dramatic eye roll or an even more disconnection. Find out why you're NOT connecting with your teen and how you can change everything with two simple ideas. Join my 10 for 10 Connect with Your Teen Challenge for more teen-approved ideas to get you the connection you both are craving!
Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/why-youre-not-connecting-with-your-teen/