This is going to be FUN: enjoy parenting teens

64. Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer

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Want to know the key to teaching emotional regulation for teens? You need to be a thermostat, NOT a thermometer.
Find out how your reaction to your teen’s emotions can either fire things up or cool them down. 🌡️
Learn about the importance of co-regulation in teen years, why your emotional stability acts as a safety blanket for your teen, and hands-on strategies to master emotional regulation. 🧘‍♀️
✨Key Takeaways:
The science behind why teens have such emotional swings and how you can help.
The crucial difference between reacting like a thermometer versus regulating like a thermostat.
Tips to process your emotions and why you shouldn't take your teen's outbursts personally.
A sneaky trick to give yourself a quick breather during heated moments!
Want more support setting the right emotional temperature at home? 🏡❤️ Join the ENJOY community now so you can navigate your teen's emotional rollercoaster with ease.
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63. The Magic of Family Dinners

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Learn the science-backed benefits of why gathering around the dinner table is crucial, especially for teens.
From better academic performance and higher self-esteem to lower rates of anxiety and obesity, the benefits make a compelling case to prioritize family dinner.
And guess what? You don't need to have the perfect setting or five-course meals to reap these advantages. Sometimes, even a 16-minute quick meal is enough!
My 5 Family Dinner Success Hacks will help you make family meals a reality…even amidst the homework, sports schedules and your teen’s full social calendar.
Sometimes, love is best served at the dinner table. 🥘❤️
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Want to know the secrets that make parenting teens easier? I’m sharing 3 Secrets I think every mom of teens needs to know for FREE when you click here.
Ready to learn even more easy ways to build your teen's emotional health? Join the ENJOY community or work with me 1:1.
Find out more about tech-free zones in this podcast episode.
The Gap and The Gain book
Read the article from The American College of Pediatricians
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Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/episode63/

62. Stop Saying NO to Your Teen

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Is "NO" your default with your teen? Dive into the magic of saying "YES" without being a pushover!
Learn when you should say NO and how saying YES more often actually makes your NO more impactful.
And discover the 4 P’s that will help you turn your NO into YES without sacrificing your values, your teen’s safety OR your relationship with your teen.
Do you want to end power struggles, enhance connection and have more influence with your teen? Join the ENJOY community to get help customizing these ideas to your teen.
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Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/episode62/

61. 3 Essential Cell Phone Rules for Teens

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Stressed about setting teen cell phone rules? 📱
You're not alone! Navigating the world of technology with your teen can be a real challenge. But it doesn't have to be a battle.
Learn the 3 essential teen cell phone rules we have in our family to help them build healthy tech habits, stay safe online and avoid common pitfalls like teen phone addiction.
Your teen’s phone can be the gateway to independence, connection, learning and creativity. Let’s stop making cell phones the enemy and teach our teens how to use this powerful tool wisely.
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60. Stop Doing Everything For Your Teen!

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🚫Stop doing everything for your teen and start preparing them for the real world.
As much as you don’t want to think about your teen leaving the nest, learn why teaching independence EARLY is crucial!
Get expert tips for supporting your teen on their journey to independence and find out how to strike the balance between support and hands-off. 🌟
Plus a whole list of ideas for things to stop doing for your teen TODAY so they will be ready to take on the world!
Want to feel more confident that you are preparing your teen to be a successful, contributing adult? Join me inside the Enjoy community where I can support you every step of the way.
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Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/episode60/

59. The Back to School Success Strategy Most Moms Don’t Know

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Want to set your teen up for school success? Most moms don’t know about this simple strategy that can make homework battles with your teen a thing of the past.
Motivating your teen to take responsibility for their school success doesn’t have to require nagging and lectures. Follow these 5 simple steps to get your teen excited about being more responsible!
Already have a star-student? This process works for any area where you want to teach your teen to be more responsible!
If you want help implementing this strategy with your teenimproving a damaged relationship with your teen, join my ENJOY community today and get immediate access to all the resources inside...plus personalized help from me.
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58. What to do after you lose it with your teen

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Have you ever lost your cool with your teen and said or done something you immediately regretted? As much as it might feel like your relationship with your teen is beyond repair, it is not the end of the world.
Learn the 4 steps you can take to make ammends after a fight with your teen so you can make things right.
Not only will this process improve your relationship with your teen, but it teaches your teen important skills they will need to navigate challenges in future relationships. Making repairs after losing your cool is one of the best ways to create mutual love and understanding.
If you want help improving a damaged relationship with your teen, join my ENJOY community or schedule a FREE Parenting Strategy
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Get the free Processing Emotions Guide
Want to know the secrets that make parenting teens easier? I’m sharing 3 Secrets I think every mom of teens needs to know for FREE when you click here.
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Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/episode58/

57. Stress Busters - 7 Ways to Support Your Teen

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The start of a new school year is usually full of excitement and anticipation for our teens. But new schedules, teachers, friends and activities can also be really stressful for them.
If your teen seems more anxious, overwhelmed, snarky, angry or annoyed by everything, there is a good chance that they are stressed-out!
While you can’t do much to alleviate the causes of their stress, there are some things you can do to help. Try these 7 strategies to help your teen manage stress and help them learn healthy ways to cope with stress in the long run.
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56. 10 Easy Ways to Love Your Teen Better

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Discover the secret to loving your teenager in a whole new way. This episode has 10 practical ways to show your teen you love them and one simple shift that will keep you from driving your teen away every time you try to connect.
I’ll share one of the secret weapons I use all the time in my own parenting: the “Feel the Love Strategy”. It is super-simple, but will help you connect with your teen on a whole new level.
Plus, I’ll let you in on the secret about teens that you really need to know but your teen isn’t going to tell you!
Your teen needs to know you love them, but they aren’t always open to the ways you are trying to show them. I’m going to let you in on why a tactical approach to parenting doesn’t work with teens and what you can do instead.
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Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/episode56/

55. Building a Teen-Friendly Family Culture

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What is your family’s vibe? Is it something your teen is proud to be a part of? A strong family culture and close family connection is tied closely to your teen’s mental and emotional health. It has been linked to better academic performance, better behavior, increased motivation, better self-esteem and better coping skills.
Learn 3 secrets for creating a family culture your teen is excited to be a part of. As you apply these secrets, you will strengthen your family bonds and build a family culture that will bless your family for years to come.
Want more help building a strong family culture? We are diving even deeper into this idea in the ENJOY community this month. We will be talking about sibling rivalry, how to connect despite busy schedules, the power of traditions and more. Join us!
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Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/episode55/