The Empowered Parent Podcast

This episode follows 3 previous episodes as an introduction to the Better Connection With Your Teen Challenge.  Today is Day 4, and we talk about 6 Ways to have those better conversations!  The bonus:  Not only are these effective strategies for connecting with your teen, they are also good for better conversations with everyone. Here's the link to the challenge:  https://www.reneesinning.com...

They might cringe.  You might cringe.  But, it's time to address the elephant in the room and have a brutally open and honest talk about sex with your teenager.  Open the conversation about the physical AND emotional piece of sex, and even the M word. Yikes! Hi! I'm Renee.  As a certified Teen Life Coach and Parent Partner, I can tell you that this conversation MUST happen.  Teens talk a...

It's a tough subject to be sure.  Unfortunately, the sending and receiving of inappropriate pics is both relevant and prevalent among many of teens today.   Got questions? Need support?  Don't hesitate to reach out:  https://www.reneesinning.com/ If you are looking to improve your relationship with your teen so you can have this tough conversations?  Check out the FREE Better Connection...

It's frustrating when you give everything you've got to building a good relationship with your teenager but get nothing in return.  Today we talk about WHY it's so important to keep at it, as exhausting as it is! Here's the link to the challenge:   https://www.reneesinning.com/challenge Tired of going at it alone?  You don't have to.  Book your FREE Parent Strategy Consult...

There are conversations... and there are Better Conversations .  Connecting with teenagers can be a challenge (as you probably already know!), but building those deeper connections through better conversations just might be one area to explore (even if it feels a little uncomfortable). This episode is in alignment with Day 2 of the Better Connection with your Teenager Parent Challenge.  It's...

Having a deeper connection and relationship with your teenager is more important now than ever.  Previously I did an episode talking about this.  Because I'm doing a LIVE! version of the challenge this week and next, I decided to redo  this Communication vs. Conversation episode again.  THIS RECORDING INCLUDES THE EXACT ACTION STEPS THAT ARE IN THE WORKBOOK. If you'd like to join the cha...

I know, not getting enough sleep seems so obvious!  But (I surmise)...most teens are NOT getting the needed 8-10 hours a sleep needed to function at their optimal level.  This episode talks about why it's  so important to prioritize sleep for our kiddos (even if it's to their dismay!) Parents,  if you are having a touch time with your teenager, don't suffer in silence.  Book a call....

Staying within our comfort zone is easy and it feels good.  In this episode we talk about the teen trap of going through the motions day after day, along with a few tips to try and nudge your teenager to take even just one step outside their comfort zone. Parents,  if you are having a touch time with your teenager, don't suffer in silence.  Book a call.  Let's chat.  I help teenagers and...

Teen drama is normal.  But, sometimes, teenagers become entrenched in toxic relationships that can not only be dangerous, but also impact their self-esteem, worth, and confidence.  What can you do as a parent?  Just sit back and watch?  Maybe. Sometimes... Parents,  if you are having a touch time with your teenager, don't suffer in silence.  Book a call.  Let's chat.  I help teenagers an...

Victimhood thinking.  We've all been there, or, probably know someone who is a glass half-empty type of thinker.  With everything coming at teenagers today, it's easy for them to get stuck in this mindset.  The good news:  it doesn't have to be this way. Learn more: https://www.reneesinning.com/ Get your free 7 Traps download:  https://www.reneesinning.com/7TeenTraps Parents,  if yo...

Teen trap #3 is all about blame.  Blaming someone or something else might feel good in the moment, but where's the responsibility? Does your teenager have your frustrated? Do you ever feel like nothing you have tried is working? Don't fret, you aren't alone!  I promise. If you are thinking you might like some help and support, let's chat! As a certified teen life coach, mom of...

Everyone has experienced self-doubt from time to time.  For teenagers, however, it's a bit more prevalent.  Learn 3 ways you can help your teen overcome self-doubt. Parents,  if you are having a touch time with your teenager, don't suffer in silence.  Book a call.  Let's chat.  I help teenagers and their parents every single day as a Teen Life Coach and Parent Partner. Book your FRE...

Teens can easily get stuck in negative thinking patterns, living at the effect of life, as if they have no control or choice in the matter.  But the truth is,  there is the one area of life that they have 100% control over...should they choose . Contact Renee: https://www.reneesinning.com/ Get your free 7 Traps download:  https://www.reneesinning.com/7TeenTraps

Shy, nerd, band geek, popular, weird, etc. etc. etc.  Most everyone can relate to being labeled, at one time or another.  In this episode I talk about labels, the impact, and how a can of soup helped my son embrace the one label that he fought for a long time. Would you like to connect? Join my FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theempoweredteenparentcommunity Website:  https://www.reneesin...

This episode is about opening the conversation and de-stigmatizing Teen Mental Health.  Teens are talking about it, so we need to be also. Parents, if you'd like to improve connection with your teenager, join my FREE 5-day challenge.  Here's the link:  Better Connection (With Your Teen) Challenge Disclaimer:  I am not a medical professional.  If you have any concerns about the well-being...

In this episode we talk about how to better connect with your teenager, and, specifically the difference between Communication and Conversation.  Teens are often masters at communication, but not so much conversation. Are you interested in building better connection with your teen?  If so, I have a 5-DAY BETTER CONNECTION CHALLENGE coming up soon! If you'd like to be a part of this FREE chall...

In this episode we explore 6 reasons why teens don't always feel compelled to talk to their parents, along with a few things you can try to help things along, including my WIN method. https://reneesinning.com

Teens and social media go hand-in-hand.  For parents, it can be a huge trigger, as we didn't grow up with our face in screens.  However, it's not all bad.  In this episode we talk about the Good, Bad, and Ugly aspects to social media (and gaming), along with some things you can do try and make peace with it. Would you like to connect? Join my FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/the...

[CONTINUED] "Out of the mouth of babes (otherwise known as...your teenager!).  In this episode I talk about 5 things teenagers today wish their parents understood.  This list comes from conversations with teen clients, a teen panel of a workforce I'm on, and other conversations with teenagers.  I hope you find this food-for-thought useful, as I know that raising teenagers can be a challe...

"Out of the mouth of babes (otherwise known as...your teenager!).  In this episode I talk about 5 things teenagers today wish their parents understood.  This list comes from conversations with teen clients, a teen panel of a workforce I'm on, and other conversations with teenagers.  I hope you find this food-for-thought useful, as I know that raising teenagers can be a challenge. Let&apo...

Teenagers will always avoid and resist doing things they don't want to do.  The question is, how can you, as their parent, help? In this episode we discuss the why , as well as, what can you do to help them get going. Would you like to connect? Join my FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theempoweredteenparentcommunity Website:  https://www.reneesinning.com 5-day Better Connection With...

This episode talks about one thing every parent of a teenager "should" (I don't usually like to use the word should, but...) do every day . Let's connect: Join my FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theempoweredteenparentcommunity Website:  https://www.reneesinning.com 5-day Better Connection With My Teen Parent Challenge: https://www.reneesinning.com/challenge

Teenagers have one foot in adulthood.  But, that other foot is sitting right on the edge of adulthood and childhood, still needing mom and dad.  They may not admit this in their strive to convince themselves that they know everything , but, we know better .   In this episode we talk about 3 things that your teenager will always need from you - regardless of where they are in the throes of teen-hoo...

In this episode we talk about the gift of letting your teenager "fail."  It's hard to watch our teens "fail,"  but, maybe it's time we change the narrative about what that really means. Let's connect: Website:  https://www.reneesinning.com Email: renee@reneesinning.com

Does your teen struggle to get organized? If so, you are in the right place.  During this episode we talk about why teenagers struggle with organization, and, tips you can implement immediately to help them out.   It might seem impossible, and, you might feel like you've tried everything.  It's about figuring out specifically what YOUR child needs.  And, if your child has an executive fu...