This is going to be FUN: enjoy parenting teens Jen Tate

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
 
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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.
This free Processing Emotions mini-course will help you welcome ALL of your teen's emotions.
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 learn how to make the most of the teen years! 
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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.