36: [Time & Energy 3] Solution-Focused Boundaries that Motivate Teens

14/05/2025 13 min
36: [Time & Energy 3] Solution-Focused Boundaries that Motivate Teens

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Episode Synopsis


To culminate this 3-part series on time and energy (and how to make the most of it!) I wanted to focus on an area that comes up a lot in my coaching practice with parents and my THRIVE membership parent group: boundaries that motivate our teens and lead to more connection, follow-through, and solutions to challenges. 
End of school pressures, expectations, and deadlines can lead to teens breaking down, ignoring work, procrastinating, putting in minimal effort because it's just too much pressure...and you're left feeling exhausted and drained, while the clock is ticking!
If you can relate, listen in to learn:

Why verbal reminders alone are blocking your teen's motivation and self-drive (and draining your energy!)
Why boundaries are a gift of freedom
The #1 way you have control

Timecodes
01:47 - Why Parent Burnout Starts with Time & Energy Boundaries02:20 - When Pressure Backfires: Why Teens Shut Down03:23 - How to Set Boundaries Without Nagging or Burnout03:59 - Support School Stress with Clear Boundaries04:19 - Tired of Nagging? You Need a Boundaries Upgrade05:03 - Stop Being the Reminder—Let Teens Own Responsibility05:34 - Set Expectations Once—with a Plan that Works06:07 - The Charlie Brown Effect: Why Teens Tune You Out06:29 - Support Without Hovering or Taking Over07:42 - Boundaries Should Support, Not Control Your Teen08:18 - Are You Leading or Just Enforcing?08:30 - Stop Trying to Control Your Teen’s Emotions09:35 - You Don’t Have to Absorb Your Teen’s Stress10:05 - Your Teen Needs You to Stay Regulated10:39 - Protecting Your Energy Builds Influence with Your Teen
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https://www.theteenageguide.com/therelatemethod 
 

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