Are you a single parent of a tween or teen wondering how to handle vaping, screen time, or other tough topics — without constant arguments or shutdowns?

In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly talks with respiratory therapist Jessica Stewart about how to recognize vaping use, how it affects teen brains and behavior, and how to start these conversations to improve communication and build trust—especially for single parents managing behavior solo.

• Understand how to spot early signs of vaping in your tween or teen — even before they admit it.
• Get a calm, effective communication plan that avoids nagging and improves connection.
• Learn practical tools for managing teen behavior and setting limits while maintaining trust.

Tap play to learn how single parents can confidently navigate teen vaping, behavior, and communication — with tools that really work.

Jessica Stewart is a certified Life Coach, Respiratory Therapist, Certified Tobacco Educator and host of the podcast The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms. Having raised 2 teenage sons of her own, she now helps parents of teenagers understand how their own emotional management is the best tool for raising teens.

You can learn more about Jessica on www.coachwithjessica.ca

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Ever feel like your teen just shrugs off every consequence you give—curfew blown, phone gone, and they still say "whatever"?

If you’re a parent stuck in a loop of threats, punishments, and zero results, this episode will explain why your teen tunes out—and how to reset your approach for real change. Most consequences aren’t working because they don’t teach anything. But with the right strategies, you can shift from power struggles to peaceful, effective parenting.

• Discover 8 evidence-based techniques that actually work when consequences fail.
• Learn how to create structure, accountability, and trust—without yelling or punishment.
• Walk away with real-life scripts and examples to strengthen your connection and guide your teen toward responsibility.

Hit play now to learn how to stop the consequence spiral and start creating a more peaceful, respectful relationship with your teen—starting today.

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Struggling with screen time limits that spark constant battles with your teen?

As a single parent, managing your own screen habits while teaching your teen self-regulation can feel like a losing game. This episode dives deep into how your communication and role modeling directly impact your teen’s behavior—and why traditional screen rules may be working against you.

• Learn how to set screen boundaries based on developmental readiness—not just age.
• Discover simple strategies for modeling healthier device habits (yes, even when you have to work on your phone!).
• Get practical ways to transition from control to collaboration in managing tech with your teen.

Hit play to learn how to reduce screen-time conflicts and help your teen build lifelong digital discipline.

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Andee Martineau, a reformed yeller, a bestselling author, and the creator of Connect Method Parenting. Today on the podcast we discuss a poem by John Roedel and focus on connection and navigating the frustrations of parenthood and life.

• Andee reads a poem by John Roedel.
• Tess and Andee explore how the poem relates to parenting.
• Andee Shares a personal experience involving her daughter and how she applied concepts from the poem to navigate her daughter’s feelings.
• Tess and Andee discuss how parents can reflect on similar experiences with their children and learn from them.
• They delve into moments when personal challenges may affect interactions with our tweens and teens, offering strategies for navigating such situations.
• Tess and Andee emphaisze the importance of self-reflection and curiosity in examining our own behaviour to strengthen family connections and improve our parenting.
• They discuss ways to analyze and improve parenting behavior, white emphasizing self-compassion.
• The value of parent coaches is explored.
• Andee highlights the significance of setting goals incrementally, making small shifts towards positive changes and prioritizing connection.
• Andee is most grateful for the weather she is experiencing right now.

Learn more about Andee here 👉 Welcome! – Connect Method Parenting

Find John Roedel’s Poem here 👉 (20+) when somebody falls apart don’t... - John Roedel - A short writer. | Facebook

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Dr Abhinav Singh,a physician with board certifications in sleep medicine and internal medicine. Currently, Dr. Singh serves as medical director at the Indiana Sleep Center, accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is also a clinical assistant professor at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he developed and teaches a sleep medicine rotation to medical students. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and has received a Top Doctor award in sleep medicine for the last four years. Dr. Singh is a peer reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine and Sleep Health (a journal of the National Sleep Foundation). A sleep physician for the NBA team the Indiana Pacers, Dr. Singh also serves on the medical review panel of SleepFoundation.org.

Charlotte Jensen co-authored with Dr Singh Sleep to Heal: 7 Simple Steps to Better Sleep, coming out in June 2023. Charlotte is a writer and editor specializing in technology, marketing, business, and the arts. For more than a decade, Jensen worked as senior writer, articles editor, and executive editor for Entrepreneur magazine, where she took a leading role in shaping editorial content and direction for the award-winning national consumer magazine and its readership of 1.2 million. Jensen’s work has been featured in HuffPost, AOL Small Business, and a variety of small-business websites, and she is currently a copy editor for luxe lifestyle brand RH (Restoration Hardware). She has also provided first-draft edits for several nonfiction books, including Fight Cancer With Vitamins and Supplements: A Guide to Prevention and Treatment (Healing Arts Press). Jensen has a B.A. in Journalism from California State University, Long Beach. She lives & works in the San Francisco metro area.

• Learn about Dr. Abhinav Singh and Charlotte Jensen, co-authors of the book 'Sleep to Heal', and how they came to work together.
• Dr. Abhinav Singh discusses his work in helping patients with sleep-related issues and his professional background.
• Dr. Abhinav Singh shares his insights on what he considers the greatest enemy to quality sleep.
• Dr. Abhinav Singh emphasizes the significance of sleep and explains how a lack of sleep can affect overall well-being.
• Tess, Charlotte and Dr. Abhinav Singh discuss a particular section of the book, 'The Sleep Elevator,' that provided Tess valuable insights into understanding sleep.
• Tess and Dr. Abhinav Singh delve into the habits and practices necessary for good sleep, both for adults and children.
• Tess and Dr. Abhinav Singh explore the topic of sleep supplements, and Dr. Abhinav Singh shares his perspective on their use.
• Tess and Dr. Abhinav Singh discuss strategies for dealing with sleep disturbances while traveling across different time zones.
• Tess and Dr. Abhinav Singh explore the concept of the glymphatic system and its connection to brain health during sleep.
• Tess and Dr. Abhinav Singh talk about the benefits of napping and the positive impact of 900 seconds.
• Dr. Abhinav Singh concludes by sharing his final thoughts and providing tips for families to improve their sleep habits, highlighting the six 'S' factors for quality sleep. Remember – tomorrow starts tonight!

Get the book here 👉 Sleep to Heal: 7 Simple Steps to Better Sleep: Singh M.D. M.P.H. F.A.A.S.M., Abhinav, Jensen, Charlotte: 9781630062347: Amazon.com: Books

Listen to Dr Abhinav Singh’ Ted Talk here 👉 (25) What would you do for $13.5 million ? - YouTube

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Stacy Francis, Stacy is the President and CEO of Francis Financial a fee-only boutique wealth management, financial planning and divorce financial planning firm dedicated to providing ongoing comprehensive advice for successful individuals, couples, and women in transition such as divorce or widowhood.

• Learn about Stacy and the work that she does with parents.
• Stacy talks about the importance of understanding what the finances of your marriage look like.
• Stacy shares with us some useful tools that can help you with budgeting.
• Stacy talks about the importance of thinking and having separate discussions about Add-ons in child support to cover expenses beyond typical child support as these require separate negotiation; these might include significant costs like medical, dental, extracurricular activities, and college expenses.
• Tess and Stacy discuss the different types of 401k and the importance of knowing what you are receiving in your settlement.
• Tess and Stacy talk about the importance of making good decisions and setting yourself up for good financial success in the future.
• Tess and Stacy discuss the importance of planning for retirement.
• Stacy is most grateful for starting a non-profit when she was 26 and then starting a for-profit a year later to finance the non-profit and having her children through doing all of this. She is grateful for helping so many women through her non-profit and being able to pay herself through Francis Financial so she has the security of being able to look after herself and her family financially now and in the future.

Get information about Savvy Ladies here 👉 Free Financial Education & Advice | Free Financial Advisors (savvyladies.org)

Check out Stacy’s website here 👉 Financial Advisor New York | Fee-Only | Francis Financial

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Andee Martineau, a reformed yeller, a bestselling author, and the creator of Connect Method Parenting. Today on the podcast we discuss this strategy that helps parents stay calm, confident, and connected, building strong relationships with their kids that last.

• Learn about Andee and the work that she does with parents.
• Andee shares with us the moment when she realised she needed to pivot her parenting. (The Great Baby Powder Blizzard of 2006)
• Tess and Andee discuss how we can look at our actions and pivot to make things calmer in our home.
• Tess and Andee discuss Andee’s parenting approach known as Connect Method Parenting.
• Tess and Andee explore the concept of shifting our parenting approach, emphsizing the need for curiosity about the underlying reasons behind our children’s behavior rather than becoming frustrated with their actions directed towards us.
• Tess and Andee talk about the importance of connection and discuss ways of how we can show up and connect with our tweens and teens.
• Tess and Andee discuss the importance of trusting in connection rather than correction and the importance of reading your child in the moment.
• Tess and Andee talk about natural consequences/limits.
• Andee is most grateful for where she lives in the mountains in the woods and the seasons that she experiences there.

Learn more about Andee here 👉 Welcome! – Connect Method Parenting

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Brad Baldridge, one of the nation’s leading college financial planning experts. Today on the podcast we talk about ways to manage planning for your child beginning college as single parents.

• Learn about Brad and the work that he does.
• Brad shares with us some ways that we as single parents can start planning for college.
• Tess and Brad talk about FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and recent updates and also touches on the Pell Grant and SAI (Student Aid Index).
• Tess and Brad speak about how retirement plans and if they affect grants that you may be applying for.
• Brad shares some tips and tricks for beginning college that parents should pay attention to when your child is beginning high school.
• Tess and Brad talk about the 529 and how this is factored into the SAI.
• Tess and Brad discuss visiting colleges and getting our children to think about the options that are available to them.
• Tess and Brad talk about tips and tricks if you are a parent who is a business owner.
• Brad shares with us what he has available on his website that can help with gathering information to help parents with decisions going forward.
• Brad is most grateful for his family and spending time with them.

Learn more about Brad here 👉 https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/

Find Brad’s resources here 👉 Resources - Taming The High Cost of College

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Jenna Hermans, Co-founder of ‘Be Courageous’ and author of Chaos to Calm: 5 ways busy parents can break free from overwhelm.

• Learn about Jenna and the work that she does.
• Jenna shares with us the moment that she became so overwhelmed and the moment she realized things needed to change.
• Tess and Jenna talk about the changes she made as she made her shift in her parenting.
• Jenna shares with us ideas that we can start to work on to help with overwhelm.
• Jenna shares her five pillars from her book - efficiency, habits, community, communication and self-care and she explains them to us.
• Tess and Jenna talk about her five pillars and how they can help our parenting journey to feeling less overwhelmed.
• Tess and Jenna discuss examples of how we can implement some of these ideas into our daily lives.
• Tess and Jenna talk about the meaning of calm and what it means to them.
• Jenna shares her last thoughts and motivates us to know that we can accomplish whatever we want just by taking it step by step and enjoying the journey along the way.
• Lindsey is most grateful to be connected with Tess and to have her friendship.

⭐️Learn more about Jenna and get her book here 👉 Jenna Hermans - Chaos to Calm Author - About the Book

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Lindsey Kaszuba a Health and Habit Coach, today on the podcast they discuss how we can build healthy habits to pass on to our Tweens and Teens. .

• Learn about Lindsey and the work that she does.
• Tess and Lindsey discuss routines and how they differ for everyone and that it isn’t one size fits all.
• Tess and Lindsey talk about unrealistic rules parents can place on themselves.
• Lindsey shares with us ideas of how we can get started with creating healthy habits.
• Tess and Lindsey discuss the importance of listening to ourselves and what feels right for our own bodies.
• Tess and Lindsey talk about the importance of letting our children have the opportunity to learn from their food choices and what feels good and what doesn’t.
• Tess and Lindsey discuss the importance of modelling healthy habits and behaviour to our tweens and teens.
• Tess and Lindsey speak about being aware of our relationship that we have with ourselves and our inner dialogue and the effects this has on our children.
• Tess and Lindsey talk about the importance of doing practices that feel good to you that work within your life.
• Tess and Lindsey discuss how we can fit movement into our day as busy parents and the importance of looking at it in different ways that feel right for you and your life.
• Lindsey talks about having a food journal to note down how different foods make us feel after we have eaten them and then again two hours after.
• Lindsey shares her top tip of how we can use the ‘power of pause’ and how this can help change our daily eating habits.
• Lindsey is most grateful for her daughters and how they have allowed her to learn things about herself that she wouldn’t have learned without them.

Learn more about Lindsey here 👉 Lindsey Kaszuba Health

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Elizabeth Brunner today on the podcast about her clothing brand ‘StereoType’. She launched ‘StereoType’ as a way to share this joyful, blended vision of kids’ clothing and to advocate for self expression of all humans, especially the small ones.

• Learn about Elizabeth and how her company was born through her children’s inspiration. .
• Tess and Elizabeth discuss ‘gender norms’ and supporting our children however they want to express themselves through clothing.
• Elizabeth talks about the mission and values of her company.
• Elizabeth tells us about where you can buy her clothing brand and shares feedback she has received from her customers.
• Tess and Elizabeth discuss her clothing brand and how we navigate letting our children go through self discovery of how they want to express themselves.
• Elizabeth talks about her design process and how her children help her come up with the designs that she sells through her brand.
• Tess and Elizabeth talk about conscious parenting and how Elizabeth has navigated and supported her children through letting them express themselves the way they would like to regardless of stereotypes.
• Tess and Elizabeth discuss the gender differences and how it is easier to let girls go out wearing pants but when boys wear skirts or dresses they hit a lot more judgement.
• Elizabeth talks about the importance of self reflection as a parent and the importance of getting to know ourselves.
• Tess and Elizabeth discuss the importance of supporting our children and their uniqueness for their mental health and making their home a place where they are seen and heard and feel safe expressing themselves without judgement.
• Elizabeth is most grateful for her family and her kids and being there to guide and to learn from them as much as they are there to learn from her.

Find out about Elizabeth’s clothing brand here 👉 https://stereotypekids.com

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Laura Lyles Reagan, a Sociologist who has worked in youth development and parent education. Her approach, called ‘Co-Creation’ helps teens and parents grow the skills they need for positive relationships. Today on the podcast they talk about how to talk so your teens will listen, and how to listen so your teens will talk.

• Learn about Laura as she talks about her life and career and the work she does now.
• Tess and Laura speak about the benefits of switching from the parent style of authoritarianism to relational parenting.
• Tess and Laura discuss how we as parents can get the teens involved directly in coaching sessions.
• Tess and Laura talk about treating the relationship not the tween/teen to find the solutions and the importance of focusing on the communication dynamics.
• Tess and Laura discuss how to talk so your teens will listen, and how to listen so your teens will talk.
• Tess and Laura speak about the importance of connection and taking the time to show your tween/teen that you have heard them and you are listening to them.
• Tess and Laura discuss that these skills take time to master but when you have these skills in place they can be transformational.
• Tess and Laura talk about the importance of being emotionally available for our tweens/teens so when they see or hear things in their life they feel that they can come and connect with you about this.
• Tess and Laura discuss the importance of mentors for tweens/teens and being open to that support and your tween/teens independence in the world.
• Laura talks about the importance of creating moments when your child reaches different rights of passage through their journey into adulthood and celebrating those moments of achievement.
• Laura talks about her book that she has written “How to Raise Respectful Parents”
• Laura is most grateful for technology so she can communicate with her daughters now they have left home and she is very grateful to be living in the Smoky Mountains and learning how the Cherokees do family. I am grateful for them all being so welcoming.

Find Laura’s Freebie here 👉 Conflict Free Conversation Checklist for Brave Parents Raising Teens https://LauraLReagan.com

Find Laura’s book, How to Raise Respectful Parents here 👉

Amazon.com: How to Raise Respectful Parents: BETTER COMMUNICATION FOR TEEN AND PARENT RELATIONSHIPS

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Joelle Maletis, a world renowned international speaker, psychotherapist, trauma expert, and author of a TED-Ed PTSD video with over 3.2 million views. Today on the podcast they talk about trauma with our Tweens/Teens.

• Learn about Joelle as she talks about her life and career.
• Tess and Joelle discuss her transition from being a professional dancer through to where she is now as a mentor and coach.
• Tess and Joelle speak about the pandemic and their experiences as parents through this time.
• Tess and Joelle talk about trauma and what it is and how it affects us.
• Tess and Joelle discuss how all children cope differently with trauma and also feel trauma in different ways.
• Tess and Joelle speak about intergenerational trauma.
• Tess and Joelle discuss ways of how we can cope with these times when we are triggered.
• Tess and Joelle talk about what vicarious trauma is and share examples of how we see this type of trauma in our tween/teens life.
• Tess and Joelle discuss ways that we can navigate through our tweens/teens becoming more independent and having phones and access to social media that could cause vicarious trauma.
• Joelle is most grateful for her parents and her two amazing young adults. She is grateful for doing her job and parenting two amazing kids. She is grateful for allowing herself to make mistakes and is grateful to have the opportunity to apologize and try it again the next day.

Learn more about Joelle and her business here 👉 Home - Joelle Rabow Maletis

Listen to Joelle’s TED-Ed PTSD video here 👉The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder - Joelle | TED-Ed

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🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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Are you constantly battling your teen over screen time — especially when it’s time for dinner or bed?

In this quick-hit episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess dives into a real-life parenting challenge: how to reset screen time limits when you've let things slide. Whether your teen is gaming all night or ignoring curfews, this episode offers tactical advice that’s both compassionate and firm.

• Discover the exact words to use when setting (or re-setting) screen time boundaries.
• Learn how to use tech tools to shut off access—without a power struggle.
• Hear what really works to get your teen to cooperate—without yelling or threats.

Hit play now to learn how to reset screen time limits and get back on track with your parenting goals—before the next meltdown.

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🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Liz Vivian, a coach/menstruality mentor and a mom. Through her business, Raising Flora, she helps moms feel confident, be prepared and show up with compassion for their tween's first period. On the podcast today they talk about menstruation and periods and how we can support our tween/teen girls through this stage in their life.

• Learn about Liz and her background and how she came to create her business helping parents feel prepared to help their tween girls cope with their first period.
• Tess and Liz discuss their experience of when they began their periods and also going through menopause and perimenopause.
• Tess and Liz speak about the changes in our bodies through this time.
• Tess and Liz talk about mindset practices that help us to stay mindful of how we respond to our tween/teen girls around menstruation.
• Tess and Liz discuss the shift in parenting around this time and that we change to more of the guide and coach approach. They talk about how girls need more of a gentle and sensitive approach around this time in their lives.
• Tess and Liz speak about how we as parents can normalize periods and the full menstrual cycle experience.
• Tess and Liz discuss how we as parents can support our tweens and teens through this time.
• Tess and Liz talk about the importance of modelling behaviour so we are not shaming the experience but being more open about it.
• Liz shares with us what she offers to parents to help them support their daughters through this time in their tween and teen journey.
• Liz is most grateful for walking, she loves walking and it has become a really important part of her life.

Learn more about Liz and her business here 👉 Raising Flora

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🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Mari Collins Harris, co-founder of Ketshop, a parent-approved shopping app. Today on the podcast they discuss how to help our Tweens and Teens with spending and using money to make mindful purchases.

• Learn about Mari and her background and what Ketshop is and how it was born.
• Mari explains how her app works and how it can help your children learn to budget.
• Tess and Mari talk about the benefits of using this app and how it can help organize and create a parent approved list of items for our children.
• Tess and Mari talk about the benefits of children taking responsibility for their own money and how this app can help our tweens and teens begin to understand the value of money.
• Mari talks about how limiting a child's choices is beneficial.
• Tess and Mari discuss how children can set goals within the app so children can see how they are progressing and they can focus on items that they really want.
• Tess and Mari speak about the benefits of the app to single parents and co-parenting situations.
• Mari talks about how using the app can help create family harmony by creating a framework so everyone knows the conditions of a ‘yes’.
• Tess talks about how you could connect through putting things in the store together helping your children to see how you go through the decision process.
• Mari shares that you can also teach the children to save through the app and that it also includes a place where children can give to charities teaching them selflessness and generosity.
• Mari is most grateful for the snow stopping although she is grateful to have had the time and space to be together and spend time with her children without an agenda.

You can find Mari’s App here 👉Home - Ketshop - parent-approved shopping

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🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Janet Philbin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Conscious Parenting Coach. Today on the podcast they discuss conscious parenting, what it is and how we can start shifting our parenting journey and building our connection with our tweens and teens.

• Learn about Janet’s background and how she has come to work with parents and coaching conscious parenting.
• Tess and Janet discuss what conscious parenting is.
• Tess and Janet both emphasise that it is never too late to connect with your tween/teen.
• Janet states that all our children really need is to be seen, be heard and to know that they matter.
• Janet explains, connection not correction to us.
• Tess and Janet talk about the importance of setting clear boundaries and Janet offers us an example of how to do this.
• Tess and Janet talk about ‘Parental triggers’ or as Janet likes to call them ‘Parental Pokes’
• Janet offers some ways of how we as parents can look more into conscious parenting and how we begin to make the shift in our parenting.
• Janet tells us about her book ‘Show Up For Yourself’
• Janet is most grateful for being here having this conversation, she is grateful for open and honest conversations where we can help ourselves and learn to help others.

You can find Janet’s book here 👉Show Up For Yourself: A Guide to Inner Growth and Awareness: Philbin LCSW, Janet

You can find the book ‘The Conscious Parent’ by Dr. Shefali Tsabary here 👉Amazon.com: The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children (Audible Audio Edition): Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Namaste Publishing Inc.: Books

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Stephanie Banks, an intuitive channel and mentor, as they discuss the benefits of intuitive parenting on this podcast episode. Gain valuable insights into this transformative practice and learn how it can help you connect with your child on a deeper level.

• Learn about Stephanie's background and the parenting work she does with clients. Discover her unique approach to helping parents and how her expertise can benefit your family.
• Stephanie provides her insight into the definition of channelling and shares her personal interpretation of intuition.
• Tess and Stephanie share their insights on the benefits of meditation for intuitive parenting.
• Discover how Stephanie's unique approach and expertise can support you on your parenting journey. Learn about her transformative practices that enhance intuition and connection with your child.
• Tess and Stephanie discuss how Stephanie's approach can help you understand your children on a deeper level. Discover how to connect with your child in a more meaningful way and gain a deeper understanding of their needs.
• Stephanie defines her understanding of the soul and speaks about its complexities.
• Stephanie discusses the power of understanding our children on a deeper level and how it can help ease our own souls.
• Stephanie shares her unique session process and what you can expect. Gain valuable insights into her approach and expertise and learn how it can benefit you and your child. Plus, hear from Tess as she shares her personal experience of a session that she had with Stephanie.
• Stephanie highlights the benefits of using "parenting guides" to improve our parenting skills. She emphasizes the importance of tapping into these guides to enhance our approach.
• Stephanie is most grateful for her soul and being willing to be here at this time which is very intense and very challenging for her as she feels every day the suffering that is happening because of human activity and choices. She is grateful to be here to breathe peace, life and harmony and love into that and that her soul can adequately fortify to do this. She is very grateful for her soul for being here now and experiencing what she is.

Learn more about Stephanie here 👉 Follow Spirit Guides for Channeled Wisdom | Soul Insight

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🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Dr. Kate Lund who is a licensed clinical psychologist, peak performance coach, best-selling author and Tedx Speaker, about practical strategies for parents to build resilience and thrive in the face of life's challenges.

• Kate shares how she became an expert in building resilience and discusses her personal journey in this area.
• Kate shares with us about her experience of doing her Tedx talk “Finding Ordinary within the Extraordinary: The Superpower Children Need”
• Tess and Kate discuss how Kate's own experience with a childhood illness helped shape her and build resilience.
• Kate provides her definition of resilience.
• They explore practical strategies for parents to build resilience
• They talk about the importance of modelling resilience for our tweens and teens.
• Tess and Kate highlight the significance of fostering a transparent and authentic relationship with tweens and teens, underlining the importance of openness.
• Kate is most grateful for her family and their love and support, her health and the possibilities moving forward and her dog.

Listen to Dr. Kate Lund’s Tedx talk here 👉 Kate Lund: Finding Ordinary within the Extraordinary: The Superpower Children Need | TED Talk

Find out more about Dr. Kate Lund here 👉 https://www.katelundspeaks.com

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🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Feeling lost when your tween daughter shuts down, melts down, or spirals into “girl drama”?

In this honest and empowering episode, Tess is joined by Sheri, founder of Teen Wise and creator of the program Conquer Girl Drama in 90 Days. Together, they explore what tween and teen girls go through emotionally during puberty—and how parents (especially single parents) can respond in ways that truly support and connect rather than trigger conflict.

• Learn what your daughter actually needs from you during emotional ups and downs
• Discover common mistakes we make when trying to help—and how to respond with empathy instead
• Hear how to build connection and confidence with your daughter through tough stages

Press play now to learn how to reset your parenting approach and support your tween girl through puberty with more connection and less chaos.

Learn more about Sheri here 👉 Parent & Teen Coach | Empower Your Teen (teenwiseseattle.com)

Connect with Sheri in her Facebook group here 👉 http://facebook.com/groups/theparentinglab

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Wish your tween understood how to handle money—but not sure how to even start the conversation?

In this money-smart episode, Tess is joined by Dawnette, founder of Money Smart Academy and creator of the video game Money Mavericks, who shares her empowering journey and tools to help single parents teach their children about finances in a fun, practical, and communication-driven way.

• Learn simple strategies to start teaching your tween or teen about money now
• Discover how the words you use about money shape your child’s lifelong financial habits
• Find out how to turn everyday situations into powerful money lessons (without lectures)

Tune in now to discover how to raise financially confident kids—starting with small shifts in how you talk about money today.

👉Listen to Dawnette’s Podcast here 👉Your Money on Purpose | Podcast on Spotify

👉 Click here to get more information on Dawnette’s “Money Smart Academy” and video game “Money Mavericks” MSA Dawnette Palmore (accountable.network)

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Have you ever felt like you needed to hit “reset” on your parenting—or even your life—as a single parent?

In this heartfelt 100th episode, Tess reflects on the journey that led her to start this podcast, walk through divorce, and rediscover connection with her son. With honesty and love, she shares the backstory behind the rebrand to The Single Parenting Reset Show and why this shift was essential—not just for the podcast, but for her parenting and personal growth.

• Hear the behind-the-scenes story of why Tess rebranded the show and what it means for you
• Learn how one reset helped rebuild her connection with her tween son after emotional distance
• Be inspired to give yourself permission to grow through parenting, not just survive it

Press play to celebrate 100 episodes and get inspired to reset your own parenting journey with clarity, connection, and heart.

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Is your tween or teen constantly tired, moody, or struggling to focus—and you’re not sure why?

In this expert-packed episode, sleep physician and author Dr. Abhinav Singh joins Tess to reveal the science of sleep and why it matters more than ever during the tween and teen years. From device use before bed to night waking and screen-related sleep disruptions, this episode is a must-listen for single parents navigating behavioral or emotional issues at home.

• Learn exactly how much sleep your tween or teen really needs—and how to help them get it
• Discover why sleep issues often look like mood swings, defiance, or poor communication
• Get practical advice on managing bedtime screen habits and creating a healthy sleep environment

Tune in now to learn how better sleep can reset your child’s mood, focus, and behavior—and help bring more peace into your parenting life.

Get the book here 👉 Sleep to Heal: 7 Simple Steps to Better Sleep: Singh M.D. M.P.H. F.A.A.S.M., Abhinav, Jensen, Charlotte: 9781630062347: Amazon.com: Books

Listen to Dr. Abhinav Singh’ TEDx-style talk here 👉 (25) What would you do for $13.5 million ? - YouTube

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🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Do you ever wish your teen would just open up—but instead, you’re met with eye rolls, silence, or arguments?

In this heartfelt and practical episode, Tess is joined by parent and teen coach Elise, who shares her proven tools to rebuild connection, improve communication, and help parents move from reacting to responding. Especially helpful for single parents managing behavioral challenges, emotional distance, and the whirlwind of teen transitions.

• Discover what teens really want their parents to know—but rarely say out loud
• Learn how to use a coach-and-guide approach to support your child through change
• Find out how healing your own trauma unlocks more compassion and connection at home

Press play now to learn how to reset your parenting mindset, strengthen your relationship, and bring more peace into your home—one intentional step at a time.

Learn more about Elise here 👉 Elise Knox | Connection Coach

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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Do you ever wonder exactly how much screen time is too much for your tween or teen — and how to actually make limits stick without daily battles?

As a single parent, it can feel impossible to manage phones, tablets, and gaming while also keeping peace at home. In this episode, parent and family coach Tess Connolly, LCSW, breaks down what experts like the American Academy of Pediatrics and The Anxious Generation author Jonathan Haidt really recommend — and how to adapt those guidelines in real life.

Listeners will learn:

• What healthy daily screen-time limits look like for tweens vs. teens
• Why the focus should be on balance (sleep, connection, and mental health) — not strict hours
• Practical ways to create a family tech agreement that actually works

Press play now to discover how a few simple resets can reduce screen battles, improve your child’s mood, and bring more calm and connection back into your home.

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🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

#singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Are you constantly trying to build your child’s confidence—yet they still doubt themselves or shy away from challenges?

In this empowering episode, Tess is joined by Shaista, who shares practical, compassionate strategies for helping your tween or teen grow confidence from within. Learn how to gently stretch their comfort zone, support their independence, and stop unintentionally getting in the way of their growth—especially as a single parent navigating behavioral challenges, screen-time pushback, or communication breakdowns.

• Discover a confidence-building exercise you can do today with your child
• Learn how tiny, consistent steps outside the comfort zone create lasting growth
• Find out why trusting your child to solve problems can do more for their self-worth than constant praise

Tune in now to learn powerful parenting tools that build your child’s confidence—and strengthen your connection in the process.

Learn more about Shaista here 👉 Life Coaching for Children - THRIVE KIDS! (thrivekidsbc.ca)

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🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

#singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Are traditional parenting strategies or therapy sessions falling short in helping your child focus, calm down, or sleep better?

In this powerful episode, Dianne joins Tess to unpack the science and success behind neurofeedback, a brain-based approach that helps kids self-regulate, reduce anxiety, and improve behavior—naturally. This is especially relevant for single parents navigating emotional outbursts, screen addiction, or attention struggles with their tween or teen.

• Understand how neurofeedback works and what it actually does to your child’s brain
• Learn when and why a parent should consider this tool (even if they’ve tried everything else)
• Hear real-life examples of kids transformed through at-home neurofeedback support

Press play to explore how neurofeedback could offer the breakthrough your child needs—especially when nothing else has worked.

Learn more about Neurofeedback here 👉 Neurofeedback Made Simple with SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training (symmetryneuropt.com)

Follow Dianne here 👉 SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training | Facebook,

SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training (@symmetryneuropt) • Instagram,

(5) SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training: Overview | LinkedIn

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Are you constantly putting your child first—but secretly feeling lost, disconnected, or burnt out?

In this episode, Lara joins Tess to dive deep into the identity crisis so many single parents face while raising tweens and teens. Together, they explore why reconnecting with yourself is essential before you can truly connect with your child—especially during tough behavioral moments or screen time battles.

• Discover the 5 foundational steps to rebuild your sense of self as a parent
• Learn how to have brave, honest conversations with your child without conflict or shutdown
• Hear how carving out small moments of alone time can massively improve your connection with your teen

Tune in now to hear Lara’s proven tools for parenting with clarity, confidence, and deeper connection—starting with YOU.

Learn more about Lara here 👉 https://www.larajohnsoncoaching.com

Listen to Lara’s Podcast - Mom on purpose here 👉 Mom on Purpose on Apple Podcasts

Click here to access the documents that Lara has shared with our listeners 👉

Getting to Know Yourself.pdf How to Fall in Love Worksheet.pdf

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Ever feel like no matter what you say or do, your tween just doesn't hear you?

This episode dives into how Human Design—a blend of science and energy mapping—can help you better understand your child’s behavior, reactions, and communication needs. If you’re a single parent dealing with mood swings, screen battles, or constant disconnect, this might be the tool you didn’t know you needed.

• Learn how to read and use a Human Design chart to improve communication with your tween or teen
• Discover why understanding your own design first makes you a more effective, empathetic parent
• Explore how this unique approach can help you reset your parenting style and deepen your relationship with your child

Hit play now to discover how Human Design can transform your connection with your tween and give you tools to reset the way you parent—starting today

Here is the link for the free chart at Jovian Archieve here 👉 Get Your Chart (jovianarchive.com)

Learn more about Marie here 👉 (2) Marie Adell | Facebook - https://www.instagram.com/growuwithmarie - (2) Color Your Life In HD | Facebook

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Do you constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, or guilty for not “doing enough” as a parent or provider?

In this grounding and inspiring episode, Tess speaks with Jadah, a mom and entrepreneur who has mastered the art of slowing down while staying present for her teen and her business. Together, they unpack the cultural pressure moms feel to “do it all” and explore how slowing down—mentally and emotionally—can bring peace, clarity, and connection back into your life and parenting.

• Learn how to create space in your day for stillness and clarity—even as a busy single parent.
• Discover how to reset expectations, adjust commitments, and let go of perfectionism.
• Explore how self-care and connection can support your emotional well-being and your child’s too.

Press play now to learn how slowing down can help you show up more fully—for yourself, your work, and your tween or teen

Learn more about Jadah here 👉 Home - JADAH SELLNER MEDIA, INC

Purchase Jadah’s book here 👉 She Builds by Jadah Sellner - JADAH SELLNER MEDIA, INC

Watch the video that Jadah mentions here 👉Jadah Sellner✨Author + Business Mentor (@jadahsellner) • Instagram photos and videos

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Feel like your tween is pulling away—and nothing you say seems to land anymore?

In this powerful episode, Tess is joined by Clarissa, who works closely with tweens and their families using a framework called the Foundations of Connection. They break down the key principles that help you reset your parenting—from creating emotional safety to challenging your own beliefs—and build the kind of trust that makes teens feel seen and heard.

• Learn what the Foundations of Connection are—and how to use them in everyday parenting moments.
• Understand how creating a judgment-free zone helps your child open up more.
• Explore how journaling, emotional awareness, and slowing down can reset your parenting mindset and your child’s behavior.

Press play now to learn how to parent with more calm, connection, and clarity—even through the toughest tween years.

Learn more about Clarissa here 👉 Home (parentweenconnection.com)

Free Download of the Foundations of Connection 👉 Foundations of CONNECTION (parentweenconnection.com)

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Do you feel unsure how to handle curfews, sex talks, or your teen’s pushback—without damaging your relationship?

In this grounded and insightful episode, life coach Karey joins Tess to talk about navigating some of the hardest but most essential parenting conversations. From budgets and boundaries to sex and self-awareness, Karey shares how she used her own life pivot to reset not only her career—but how she connects with her son.

• Learn how to approach difficult topics (like curfews, sex, and money) with honesty and clarity.
• Discover why showing humanity as a parent creates deeper trust and emotional safety.
• Explore how a life “reset” can lead to a better parenting relationship—and personal growth along the way.

Press play now to get real tools for honest conversations, healthy boundaries, and a more connected relationship with your tween or teen.

Learn more about Karey here 👉 Karey Spransy helps you Design Your Life — KareyOn Coaching

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Does your tween talk back, shut down, or push your buttons—and you don’t know how to get through to them?

In this powerful episode, Tess is joined by parenting coach and author Sarah, who shares a parent-centric approach that helps parents reconnect with their child and themselves. Together, they explore why behavior like back talk is often a signal—not defiance—and how to use positive discipline and repair to rebuild trust and communication.

• Learn what back talk really means and how to respond without shame, punishment, or power struggles.
• Understand how your inner child may be showing up in your parenting—and how to use that insight to heal.
• Discover Sarah’s Story Teaching method and how to use it to guide your tween toward better behavior and emotional growth.

Press play now to learn how to reset your parenting with tools that strengthen—not strain—your relationship with your tween or teen.

Learn more about Sarah here 👉 Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting

Follow Sarah here 👉Sarah R. Moore

Get Sarah’s book here 👉 Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Do you feel like you're doing all the parenting—but your child’s father still plays a role, whether he’s fully present or not?

In this revealing episode, Tess sits down with Carla, who works with fathers and men around the world to help them reconnect with their families. They explore the concept of “The Forgotten Father,” why many dads feel isolated in the parenting journey, and how mothers and co-parents can foster healthier communication, teamwork, and trust—for the sake of your tween or teen.

• Learn how to start conversations around parenting dynamics—even if things feel tense.
• Discover ways to involve fathers more meaningfully in decisions and daily connection.
• Understand how modeling respect, apology, and teamwork in relationships directly shapes your child’s emotional development.

Press play now to explore how reconnecting—or reworking—your co-parenting relationship can be a reset for the whole family.

Learn more about Carla here 👉 Home | Carla Crivaro SEX, LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Do you often feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally exhausted as a parent—and wonder if something’s wrong with you?

In this gentle yet powerful episode, Tess is joined by Adrienne, who specializes in working with highly sensitive parents and children. Together, they explore how sensitivity shows up in parenting and how you can use it as a strength, not a setback. You’ll learn the signs of high sensitivity, how to set boundaries, and how to reset emotionally when things feel too heavy.

• Learn the DOES framework and how it explains the unique experience of highly sensitive parents.
• Discover how observational detachment and the thought model can shift your emotional reactivity.
• Explore small, effective self-care rituals designed for sensitive nervous systems—no guilt required.

Press play now to find real strategies and deeper self-understanding—so you can parent from a place of calm, connection, and confidence.

Learn more about Adrienne here 👉 www.adriennebishopcoaching.com

Follow Adrienne here

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconfidentparenting https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennebishopcoachforparents/

Life Coach for Parents (@adriennebishopcoaching) • Instagram photos and videos

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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Are you feeling drained from constant power struggles, screen-time battles, and emotional blowups with your teen?

In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, host Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with therapist Katie K. May about the Caregiver Capacity Map—a breakthrough framework that helps single parents understand their own emotional limits and their teen’s unique sensitivities. If you’re exhausted from trying to “stay calm” while managing behavior, co-parenting, and keeping your teen off screens, this conversation will help you reset and reconnect.

• Discover how to recognize your emotional “capacity level” and refill it before frustration takes over.
• Learn simple validation techniques that instantly improve communication with your tween or teen.
• Find out how small mindset shifts can reduce screen-time conflicts and bring calm back into your home.

Tune in now to learn how to manage stress, respond with empathy, and strengthen communication with your teen—so your single-parent home feels calmer and more connected.

Find out more about Katie K. May and how to purchase her book 'You're on Fire, It's Fine' here 👉https://www.youreonfireitsfine.com/

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Are you trying to be a supportive parent—but finding that your teen just pulls away the more you “help”?

In this powerful episode, Tess is joined by Cynthia, author of The Parenting Compass, to explore the balance between supporting your teen and letting go just enough so they can build independence. They discuss how to reset your parenting approach, protect your child’s mental health, and preserve connection, even as your tween or teen starts to push for more space.

• Learn the two core goals of modern parenting: preserving mental health and preserving the relationship.
• Discover how you might be over-helping without realizing it—and what small changes shift the dynamic.
• Explore Cynthia’s practical strategies like “sprinkling” support and using reflective questionnaires to reset your parenting compass.

Press play now to learn how to raise an emotionally healthy adult while staying connected—and calm—through the teen years.

Learn more about Cynthia’s book The Parenting Compass 👉 Home | The Parent Compass (parentcompassbook.com)

Find Cynthia at 👉 @parentcompass - Instagram

@theparentcompass - Facebook

@parentcompass1 - Twitter

@cindymuchnickandjenncurtis - LinkedIn

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Do you ever wonder if your child’s behavior is more than “just a phase”—but don’t know where to start when it comes to neurodivergence?

In this compassionate and eye-opening episode, Tess is joined by Caroline, an expert in working with neurodivergent children and teens. Together, they explore how parents—especially single parents—can spot early signs of neurodivergence, build real connection, and become empowered advocates for their child without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

• Learn the top five ways to support your neurodivergent child at home and at school.
• Understand how to identify the signs of neurodivergence—and when to seek support.
• Discover how being your child’s “thought partner” leads to better communication, cooperation, and confidence.

Press play now to gain the tools and insight you need to support your neurodivergent tween with confidence, compassion, and calm.

Learn more about Caroline here 👉 Empower Academic Coaching

Follow Caroline here 👉Empower Academic Coaching (@empoweracademic) • Instagram photos and videos

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Do you find yourself snapping at your child, then feeling awful—and wondering how to stop this emotional cycle?

In this raw and relatable episode, Tess and parenting coach Beth explore the all-too-familiar cycle of trigger → react → regret, and what single parents can do to shift out of it for good. Beth introduces NLP strategies like anchoring to help you respond more calmly, even in the heat of a parenting storm.

• Learn what emotional triggers really are and how they silently control your reactions.
• Discover how to create an anchor that helps you stay calm and grounded—even during meltdowns.
• Understand why self-compassion isn’t selfish—it’s the parenting skill you’re likely missing.

Press play now to learn how to stop reacting and start parenting with calm, confidence, and compassion—even on your hardest days.

Learn more about Beth here 👉 https://gettingback2u.com/

Learn more about Beth’s coaching program "The Copse" here 👉 https://gettingback2u.com/copse/

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Does your tween or teen struggle with anxiety, emotional outbursts, or defiance—and traditional approaches just aren’t working?

In this eye-opening episode, Tess sits down with hypnotherapist and parent coach Rebecca, who shares how hypnotherapy can help both kids and parents manage stress, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral issues like ODD. You’ll hear firsthand how Tess’s own son benefited from a session, and how to introduce this therapy without resistance or stigma.

• Learn what hypnotherapy really is (and isn’t), and how it works for kids.
• Hear how Rebecca supports tweens, teens, and parents dealing with anxiety, ODD, and stress.
• Discover easy ways to talk to your child about trying something new, especially when traditional routes haven’t worked.

Press play now to learn how hypnotherapy could help your child—and give you tools to parent with more calm, clarity, and connection.

You can learn more about Rebecca and her work at Rebecca Taylor Shaw — Charleston Hypnosis Center

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Has your child come out—or are you wondering how to handle it if they ever do?

In this heartfelt episode, Tess welcomes John, a leading voice in LGBTQ+ family support, to guide single parents through what can be a confusing and emotional journey. From understanding gender and identity, to navigating grief, fear, and acceptance, John offers real tools to help you support your child while giving yourself space to process.

• Learn the difference between “assigned sex” and “gender identity”—and why this matters in parenting.
• Understand the grieving process parents often go through—and how to move toward healing and connection.
• Discover how to start open conversations about LGBTQ+ identity—even before your child comes out.

Hit play now to learn how to support your child with compassion, clarity, and calm—no matter where you are on this journey.

You can learn more about John and his work at www.JohnSovec.com and www.GayTeenTherapy.com

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Are you unsure how much social media is too much—or whether your tween is even ready for it?

In this episode, Tess is joined by Melanie, an expert in working with tweens, teens, and families, to break down the unique relationship Gen Z has with social media. They explore the benefits and risks, how to set healthy limits, and how to make social media part of everyday conversation—without conflict or fear.

• Learn how to spot the signs that your tween isn’t ready for social media yet.
• Discover how to talk about apps, comments, and content with curiosity—not judgment.
• Get tips on how to set realistic digital boundaries based on your child’s needs—not just the trends.

Hit play now to take the overwhelm out of screen time decisions and build real communication with your tween around social media.

You can learn more about Dr Melanie McNally here - destinationyou.net.

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Is your tween cranky, distracted, or struggling to focus—and you're wondering if something deeper is going on?

In this episode, Tess sits down with sleep expert Missy to unpack how poor sleep habits may be at the root of your child’s mood swings, academic challenges, and even behavioral issues. You'll learn how to rebuild a healthy sleep routine, spot red flags like sleep apnea, and understand why screen time boundaries are critical to protecting your child’s brain and body.

• Discover how much sleep tweens and teens actually need—and why most aren't getting it.
• Learn how to set clear, effective boundaries around bedtime and screen time.
• Understand the connection between lack of sleep, misdiagnosed behavior problems, and emotional dysregulation.

Hit play now to reset your parenting approach around sleep—and create calm, healthy nights that set your child up for success.

You can visit her website: www.sayyestotherest.com or follow her @SayYesToTheRestToday on Instagram or Facebook for more tips and information.

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Is your tween suddenly struggling with friendships—being left out, confused by shifting dynamics, or dealing with drama you don’t know how to fix?

This episode dives into the emotional rollercoaster of tween and teen friendships. Jessica, an expert in helping young people navigate social changes, joins Tess to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface. Learn how to support your child as they move through the awkward, often painful, but totally normal transitions in peer relationships.

• Discover Jessica’s Friendship Pyramid and how it helps tweens identify safe, healthy connections.
• Learn how to support your child through friendship shifts, social pain, and party exclusions.
• Get real-world strategies to help your tween build self-awareness and emotional resilience in friendships.

Press play now to learn how to support your tween’s friendship journey—without overreacting or underestimating the emotional weight it carries.

You can purchase Jessica Speers book here - BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships

Friendship Pyramid - Friendship Pyramid.pdf

You can find out more about Jessica Speer here - www.JessicaSpeer.com

Jessica Speers first interview can be found here - The Parenting Reset Show: 71.Navigating Middle School Years on Apple Podcasts

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Do you ever find yourself reacting to your tween or teen in ways that feel automatic—and wonder where it’s coming from?

In this powerful episode, Tess is joined by Nina, who helps parents uncover and heal the generational patterns that often shape how we parent—without us even realizing it. As a single parent, your ability to reset how you show up for your child starts with understanding where your habits and reactions come from—and how to change them.

• Learn how to recognize the hidden generational patterns that influence your parenting.
• Discover practical tools to help you repair emotional wounds—in yourself and your child.
• Find out how becoming more self-aware can lead to stronger communication and trust with your tween or teen.

Press play now to break the cycle and start parenting with more clarity, confidence, and compassion—starting from within.

This is a 12 days of Presence Program to download

https://ninacruzconsciouscoaching.com/12-days-of-presence-free-offer/

My Wild Network Channel-https://mywildnetwork.com/course-category/nina-cruz-conscious-coaching/

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Are nightly homework battles exhausting you—and making you question if your child needs extra academic support?

As a single parent juggling it all, you’re not alone if you feel overwhelmed trying to help your tween or teen with school. In this episode, Joanne shares how online tutoring can make a difference—not just academically, but emotionally and mentally. You'll also learn the difference between tutoring, executive function coaching, and when it’s time to seek help.

• Learn the clear signs that your child may benefit from a tutor or executive functioning support.
• Discover how online tutoring can rebuild confidence and reduce stress—for both you and your child.
• Find out how to locate trusted, freelance professional tutors (and why that matters more than you think).

Hit play now to learn how to end the homework battle and get your tween or teen the right support—without doing it all yourself.

Click here to purchase Joanne Kaminski’s book - How to Start an Online Tutoring Business: Making 4-5 Figures a Month

To find out more about the directory that Joanne spoke about follow this link - Professional Freelance Tutor Directory (meeps.app)

To listen to Joanne’s podcast follow this link - Professional Freelance Tutor Directory (meeps.app)

⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement

⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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Do you feel like your - once close relationship with your teen is slipping away - and no matter what you try, the distance just grows.

You're not alone. Especially for single parents of tweens and teens, the shift between sweet elementary school kids to conflict - heavy adolescence can feel like emotional whiplash.

In this episode, therapist Katie K. May breaks down her 3-step Hierarchy of connection - a proven framework developed with working with hundreds of families struggling to re-build fractured parent-teen bonds.

Learn the exact first step to reconnecting with a distant teen - without pushing conversation or pushing too hard.

Discover how simple side-by-side activities can open the door to real emotional closeness.

Understand why emotional mismatches between you and your teen may be blocking connection - and how to meet them where they are.

Press play to discover a therapist - approved roadmap to reconnect with your teen - even if things feel tense and shut down right now.

Find out more about Katie K. May and how to purchase her book 'You're on Fire, It's Fine' here 👉https://www.youreonfireitsfine.com/

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Are you constantly stepping in to “fix” things for your tween or teen—only to feel drained and disconnected?

In this episode, Kate shares how single parents can shift from over-functioning to coaching and collaborating, empowering tweens and teens to face life’s challenges with resilience. You’ll learn how to help your child build confidence, emotional regulation, and critical thinking—without taking over or enabling.

• Discover how to support your child’s growth without “rescuing” them from every mistake.
• Learn about body budgets and how this neuroscience-based concept affects emotional behavior in teens.
• Get fresh, real-life strategies for boundaries, “Family Cares” (aka chores), and collaborative problem-solving.

Hit play now to learn how to guide your tween or teen toward independence, confidence, and deeper connection—one conscious choice at a time.

You can learn more about Kate here - www.guidedparentingsupport.com

⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement

⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

#singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Feeling lost when it comes to SATs, ACTs, and how to support your teen through the college prep storm?

As a single parent, helping your child navigate standardized testing can feel overwhelming. In this episode, college prep expert Helen breaks down exactly what the SAT and ACT are, when your teen should start preparing, and the truth behind the biggest myths keeping families stuck. Whether your child needs accommodations or just clarity, this episode will give you the tools to reset your approach.

• Understand the difference between the SAT and ACT and which might be right for your teen.
• Learn how the 504 Plan can help your child receive accommodations for fair testing conditions.
• Discover proven strategies, timelines, and mindset tips for test prep success—even with academic or behavioral challenges at home.

Hit play now to bust the biggest college testing myths and learn how to support your teen with strategy and confidence—no matter where you’re starting.

Click here to learn more about Helen Panos and what she offers - Tutoring Services in Atlanta, Online & One-on-One Tutoring, SAT ACT Test Prep - Dynamis Learning Academy

Click here to get access to Helen’s FREE SAT/ACT Essential Student Guide.https://skilled-composer-2459.ck.page/710379d145

⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement

⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Do you constantly second-guess your parenting decisions or feel overwhelmed with guilt from past mistakes?

In this transformative episode, Tania breaks down the difference between unconscious, self-conscious, and conscious parenting, and explains why single parents often carry shame that affects their connection with tweens and teens. You’ll discover how guilt isn’t the enemy—it’s a signal to shift your approach and grow emotionally as a parent.

• Learn the 4-phase parenting framework (Clarity, Connection, Collaboration, Compassion) that helps break negative cycles.
• Understand how to recognize and release guilt and shame, and replace them with curiosity and growth.
• Hear real strategies to shift your mindset from blame to empowerment—and how it impacts your child’s behavior.

Press play now to start unlearning what’s not working and step into conscious parenting—one small, powerful shift at a time.

To learn more about Tania’s 4 week one:one online Empowered Parenting program you can book a strategy call with Tania by following this link: https://calendly.com/tania-parenting/30min

⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement

⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session

The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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