Have you ever looked up in the middle of summer and realized your teen is sleeping until noon, spending hours on screens, and slowly losing motivation?
You’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing five practical steps that can help your teen create a summer that feels meaningful, productive, and enjoyable—without turning you into the summer police.
I’ll walk you through how to get your teen’s buy-in, create a realistic plan together, build healthy routines, set motivating goals, and stay accountable without creating daily conflict. These are the same strategies I’m using with my own teenagers this summer, and I hope they’ll help your family create a summer that feels good for everyone.
What You’ll Discover:
- Helping your teen learn from last summer’s experiences
- Balancing high expectations with strong support
- Creating a summer plan together instead of enforcing one
- Building healthy routines and screen-time boundaries
- Using SMART goals to increase motivation and purpose
- Holding weekly check-ins that encourage accountability
- Strengthening your connection through positive encouragement and support
Resources and links mentioned:
Free Summer Planning Sheet for Teens
To make summer planning easier, I’ve created a free Summer Planning Sheet that helps teens:
- Create a daily routine
- Set meaningful goals
- Build healthy habits
- Stay accountable throughout the summer
Download it here: youth.guided-passages.com/summer-plan
Recommended Reading
10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by David Yeager
This book has had a significant impact on my approach to supporting young people and on my understanding of what truly motivates them.
Connect With Me
I’d love to hear how summer planning is going in your family.
📧 Email: Jasmyne@guided-passages.com
📱 Instagram: @jasmyne.guidedpassages
Send me a message and let me know what strategies you’re trying or what goals your teen is working toward this summer.
