This is going to be FUN: enjoy parenting teens

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Google | Amazon Parenting teens is hard! So today I am sharing three secrets to help you feel stronger, lighter and full of hope when the load of motherhood is exhausting and overwhelming. Learn the power of support and how you can find that support even when you are navigating sensitive situations with your teenager. Peace is possible, even when you are...

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon In this special anniversary episode of 'This is Going to Be Fun', let’s celebrate and reflect on everything we have learned over the past year. I’m sharing the top 5 things I have learned about parenting teens over the past year as a coach and mom of 6. Discover the crucial element that could be undermining your impact as a pare...

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon Good dads are at the heart of raising emotionally healthy teens. I have been blessed with amazing father figures in my life and I have learned so much from them. Today I’m sharing 5 lessons I have learned from my favorite fathers and how they are helping me as I am parenting my teens. These 5 tips are simple ideas you can apply...

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon Our teens are facing more pressure and complex challenges than ever before. If we want to help them navigate the ever-changing world they are living in, we need to better understand their struggles so we can know how to help them. As I spent the last week with more than 100 teenage girls, I discovered three things teenagers need...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog You may not see the fruits of your efforts right away, but raising teenagers requires consistency. You don't have to be a perfect parent, you have to keep showing up and loving your teen. This is the 50th Episode of the "This is going to be FUN" podcast and I am sharing the lessons I have learned from showing up consistently wee...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog We all have hopes and dreams for our teens, but what do we do when they don't turn out the way we want? In this episode, you will learn how to stop letting the expectation of who your teen SHOULD be, blind you to the amazing person they ALREADY ARE! Find out how to encourage your teen to reach their potential without pushing you...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog The countdown is on! You only have a few summers left with your teenager and you want to make the most of the time you have! Want to make this summer unforgettable for both you and your teen? Discover the secret sauce for a perfect balance between fun, relaxation, and a pinch of structure! These 5 tips will help you set your fam...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog Want to teach your teen to be resilient, confident and determined but don't know HOW? Today I am sharing the 3 step framework I use inside of my ENJOY community to teach parents everything they need to know to raise an emotionally healthy teen. Find out why lectures and nagging still aren't working to get your teen do do what yo...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog No matter where you are on your parenting journey, the seasons of parenting bring a lot of endings and beginnings. In this episode you get a behind-the-scenes look at how I am navigating high-school graduation and the changes it is bringing to our family. Find out what is normal during big transitions in parenting and how you ca...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | RSS | Blog Does your teen's behavior ever trigger you? Your anger level goes fom 0 to 100 in an instant? You need to know the real reason you are getting triggered - and it isn't your teen's behavior. Learn the three magic questions that will help you figure out the real trigger so you can make rational decisions instead of just flyi...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog Raising teenagers is a big job - and a busy one. You have so much on your plate that you can barely keep up. You are so busy taking care of everything for everyone and you just never get around to taking care of you. But here's the thing: if you don't take care of you, you won't be able to keep taking care of everyone else. It i...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog Having fun with your teen is a great way to connect with them and build a stronger relationship. But teenagers usually aren't super excited about hanging out with their family. If your teen has ever given you some push back about family time, you need these tips from Certified Fun Mom and family fun expert, Amy Kroff . But even...

Subscribe on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon Are you living in survival mode? Holding on for dear life hoping you will survive your teen's current phase, attitude, or the teen years in general? Do you give yourself benchmarks for where things will be better? Like this school year or sports season or when they get their driver's license and you don't have to be their per...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog We love our teens and we want what is best for them, so we try to control as much as we can to make sure their life turns out the way we think is best for them. But there is a better way. One that won't result in rebellion, resentment, and mistrust. Trade control for influence in your parenting and find out why it is the better...

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon People pleasing can have a huge impact on your parenting and even a long-term effect on your teen's mental health. Of course we all want validation and praise, but our need for it can easily turn into people pleasing. Because moms regularly sacrifice their own needs and wants for the sake of their families, they are especially p...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | RSS | Blog Ready to stop fighting with your teen about chores? Learn 5 tips to get your teen to help around the house from Joy Williams, creator of The Shine Guides (chore guides for families). Chores are different for teens than they were when you had little kids, so you need to make sure you are taking an approach that will work wi...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog Friends are a big deal to your teenager. In fact, they might be the thing that matters most to your teen. But teenage friendships aren’t always smooth sailing – for a teen or their parents. Just because friend drama is a normal part of the teenage experience, that doesn’t mean it isn’t painful or challenging. Ultimately, your in...

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | RSS Finding a podcast you both enjoy can be a great way to connect with your teen and have some fun, non-threatening things to talk about. If you spend a lot of time in the car with your teen and you don't know what to talk about or you are sick of one-sided conversations and one-word answers, try listening to a podcast togeth...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog Your brain is always looking for drama, and for good reason. Its job is to keep you safe and alive. Learn three ways your brain is a drama queen and why things might not be quite as bad as your brain makes them seem. Maybe your teen isn't disrepectful, your husband isn't selfish and you aren't the worst mom ever after all. Find...

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon Has your teen's behavior ever left you scratching your head and wondering what in the world is happening in that brain of theirs? If so you are not alone! Not understanding how your teen's brain works is making your job way harder than it needs to be. Learn the 4 parenting mistakes that might be contributing to your frustration....

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog It is easy to put your marriage on the back burner while you are in the thick of raising teens, but actively investing in a strong, healthy marriage actually makes you a better parent. You don’t have to choose between being a great parent and being a great spouse. And if your relationship status is complicated right now, don’t s...

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon | Blog Sports and other extracurricular activities are a huge part of our teenagers' middle and high school experience. Learn simple strategies to support your teen from the sidelines from an elite athlete mental performance coach. Whether your teen isn’t getting the playtime they want, things don’t seem fair, they don’t get the positi...

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon Learn 10 ways you can show your teen your love them and one simple shift that will help you stop driving your teen away every time you try to connect. The most important thing a teenager needs from their parents is to know they are loved. But it can be hard to show love when your teen rejects or dismisses everything you do to tr...

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon Confident teens are more successful, make better choices, have healthier relationships and are better at resisting peer pressure and dangerous situations. These 5 tips will help your teen develop confidence in who they are, what they stand for and the life they want to create for themselves. You will learn what might be keeping...

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon You don't have to be a perfect parent to raise amazing teens! In fact, your imperfect parenting may just be the best gift you could give them. Discover 5 ways your imperfect parenting is actually helping your teen learn valuable skills and live a happier life. Find out why your teen is much more likely to open up to you and have...