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

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 Boundaries
02:20 - When Pressure Backfires: Why Teens Shut Down
03:23 - How to Set Boundaries Without Nagging or Burnout
03:59 - Support School Stress with Clear Boundaries
04:19 - Tired of Nagging? You Need a Boundaries Upgrade
05:03 - Stop Being the Reminder—Let Teens Own Responsibility
05:34 - Set Expectations Once—with a Plan that Works
06:07 - The Charlie Brown Effect: Why Teens Tune You Out
06:29 - Support Without Hovering or Taking Over
07:42 - Boundaries Should Support, Not Control Your Teen
08:18 - Are You Leading or Just Enforcing?
08:30 - Stop Trying to Control Your Teen’s Emotions
09:35 - You Don’t Have to Absorb Your Teen’s Stress
10:05 - Your Teen Needs You to Stay Regulated
10:39 - Protecting Your Energy Builds Influence with Your Teen

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