Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens — Manage Behavior Problems, Reduce Screen Time & Improve Communication

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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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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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: [email protected] 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 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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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: [email protected] 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 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👇: [email protected] 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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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: [email protected] 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 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👇: [email protected] 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👇: [email protected] 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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⭐️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👇: [email protected] 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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⭐️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👇: [email protected] 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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