This is going to be FUN: enjoy parenting teens

Jul 23 2024 100 ep. 12 mins 11
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Parenting teens doesn’t have to be so hard...in fact, it can be a whole lot of FUN! Learn simple ideas to make life with teenagers easier so you can stop surviving the teen years and start enjoying them! Jen is a certified parenting coach and mom of 6 who is passionate about raising emotionally healthy teens with strong values. She loves to help moms connect with their teens and make the most of the time they have together. Want more help from Jen? Join the ENJOY community for immediate access to deep-dive workshops, bonus content and personalized coaching. Get all the details and more free parenting resources at jenbelltate.com.

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