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 really know what your teen wishes you understood about their world?

In this honest and insightful episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with two teen girls about the real joys and struggles of being a teenager today. From balancing school, work, and life, to navigating friendships, social media pressures, and the growing desire for independence, they share what they wish parents understood — and how family traditions and strong connections help them thrive.

• Hear directly from teens about the realities of stress, freedom, and responsibility.
• Learn how social media affects teens both socially and emotionally.
• Discover how family traditions and intentional connection shape teen wellbeing.

Press play to get an unfiltered look into the teenage experience — straight from the girls living it.

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: [email protected]  Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

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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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