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

Ever lie awake wondering, Am I messing up my kids?

In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, unpacks the powerful concept of “Good Enough Parenting,” first introduced by British pediatrician and psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott. She shares how this approach can ease the pressure of perfectionism, create more meaningful moments with your tweens and teens, and keep you focused on what really matters. Through personal stories, tips, and practical strategies, Tess shows you how to turn parenting slip-ups into opportunities for connection.

• Learn how to apply “Good Enough Parenting” in everyday life with your kids.
• Discover why quality time matters more than hours spent together.
• Get actionable ideas for family meetings that strengthen communication and trust.

Press play and find out how letting go of perfection can actually make you a better parent.

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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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Tess Connolly LCSW talks about a question that most parents have on their minds “Am I messing up my kids?” She talks about the concept of “Good enough parenting” which derives from the work of D. W. Winnicott, British pediatrician and psychoanalyst. 

• Tess talks about the “Good Enough Parenting” concept and explains it to us.
• Tess shares with us her thoughts on how this concept can be linked to parenting now and how this links to parenting our tweens and teens. 
• She shares her own experience that she has had with her tween son when she had to put this concept into practice. 
• Tess speaks about the quality of time we spend with our children being more important than quantity. 
• Tess shares some examples of how we can spend time with our tweens and teens.
• She shares about how important family time is within the week.
• Tess offers some tips on what to ask ourselves as a parent and how to deal with situations you have with your children when we slip up as parents. 
• She shares the importance of family meetings when our children reach the tween and teen age and offers some tips on what to discuss with our children when having this time.
• Tess shares what she is most grateful for in the last episode of The Parenting Reset Show of 2021. She can't wait to share more lessons, strategies and tips  in 2022!

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

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Want on-going parenting support with your tweens and teens?

Get on the Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist here: The Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist

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.

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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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Tess Connolly, LCSW talks with 2 teen girls about what it’s like to be a teen; their struggles, joys, friendships and how they feel connected in their families.

• The teen girls share what their biggest struggles are. Which include balancing school, work and their personal life. 
• The girls talk about friendships and how they differ now from when they were in middle school.
• Tess asks about the topic of bullying and judgement that they face as teens and whether this is a struggle as a teen compared to what they may have faced in middle school. 
• The girls share past experiences and how this has shaped them as a teenager. 
• Tess discusses with the girls about how they cope with day to day stresses that they face.
• The girls talk about their joys of being a teen and that they love having more freedom and being treated differently and being given more responsibility.
• The girls share what they want parents to know about their life and how they would like to be treated by their parents.
• They also touch on being allowed to be on social media and what it feels like if you are not allowed to be on social media and how this affects them in their social groups. They also talk about the negative side to social media also and how this affects teenagers mental health. 
• They also share about how they would like parents to look at their own child to understand what they are ready for with regards to giving them more responsibility and freedom.
• They talk about connections within their family and what they love about these connections and traditions they have and the importance of them.  
• The girls are most grateful for their family, friends and that they are safe and healthy and the connections they have with their families. They also share how they are grateful for the great community they live in. 

**Join the Family here….Mindful Kids and Families Journal

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

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Want on-going parenting support with your tweens and teens?

Get on the Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist here: The Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist

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 your kids learning more from what you do than what you say?

In this episode, Tess Connolly talks with Sarah MacLaughlin — educator, author of Raising Humans With Heart, and parenting expert — about the powerful influence parents have simply by how they live. They explore why your reactions, self-care habits, and emotional regulation shape your child’s development more than any lecture could. Sarah shares her three-step self-regulation strategy, tips for meeting your own needs as a parent, and ways to model the values you want to see in your children.

• Learn how to model calm, kindness, and resilience in everyday parenting moments.
• Discover practical ways to fit self-care into your routine without guilt.
• Understand how to shift from reactive parenting to intentional role modeling.

Press play to learn how to raise humans with heart by first taking care of your own.

Connect with Sarah MacLaughlin here:

Instagram: @sarahmaclaughlin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahmaclaugh

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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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Tess Connolly talks to Sarah MacLaughlin about her book Raising Humans with Heart

• Tess talks about Sarah’s book and shares her thoughts about what she loved about the book and introduces Sarah and shares a bit about her background before their conversation. 
• Sarah talks about the ideas in her book and the idea of who we are as a parent rather than what we are saying to our kids. She talks about the perception of what your child sees when you react to situations and how they begin to emanate this and the importance of these reactions and the impact this can have. What do we want to be showing our children? 
• They discuss the importance of self-care as a parent and how this is so important in a parents life.
• Tess and Sarah talk about how parents can start to shift the way they are as a parent. Sarah shares ways that we can meet our needs as a parent to better model our life to our children. 
• Tess shares how she fits in self- care into her life to help give you some ideas of how you can fit these times into your life to help you feel more grounded.
• Tess talks about the goodness she found within Sarah’s book and the value it offers.
• Sarah talks about the three step strategy to help you self-regulate that she includes in her book and how we can use this in our lives. 
• Tess and Sarah share examples of how they use the strategy in their lives. 
• Tess tells us about her gratitude tree in her garden. Sarah also shares how her family shows gratitude within her home.
• Sarah shares her final thoughts about the challenging time of the pandemic and shares the quote ‘Be really gentle with yourself.’ She shares how we are all going through stressful times at the moment and we just need to be kind to ourselves through this time. 
• Sarah is most grateful for her health and her family. 

Join the Family here:  Mindful Kids and Families Journal

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

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Want on-going parenting support with your tweens and teens?Get on the Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist here: The Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist

Connect with Sarah MacLaughlin here:

Instagram: @sarahmaclaughlin 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahmaclaugh

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 life feels like for tween girls in today’s middle school world?

In this candid episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with three tween girls to talk about the joys, challenges, and pressures of growing up in the in-between years. From the freedom of middle school to the weight of beauty standards, they open up about what they love, what they struggle with, and what they wish parents understood. Tess also reflects on the similarities between her conversations with tween boys and girls, and why intentional time together matters so much at this age.

• Hear directly from tween girls about their daily pressures and what helps them cope.
• Learn why parental connection is crucial during these years of growing independence.
• Discover how intentional time strengthens trust and family bonds.

Listen now to gain insight into your tween’s world — straight from the girls living it.

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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.

#singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

Tess Connolly, LCSW talks with 3 tween girls about what it’s like to be a tween; their struggles, joys and how they cope with the stress of middle school.

• Tess talks about the similarities that came up between the girls and boys.
• Tess talks about having intentional time together and how important it is for tweens.
• The girls share with us about what they enjoy in life.
• The girls talk about their struggles, those being keeping up with standards and the pressure they feel especially keeping up with beauty standards that being a girl brings. 
• They talk about how they enjoy being carefree and can do what they like to a degree in their spare time and that they enjoy the fact that they now have more than one teacher at school and how they like this differentiation in middle school. 
• They talk about how they cope with having to think about the way they look and the pressures that this brings at this age. 
• They talk about what they would like parents to know about tweens these days. 
• The girls share what makes them feel most connected within their families.
• The girls discuss what they think their parents know about them and how their relationship is like between them and their parents. 
• They are grateful that they can go to an amazing school that they go to and that they have an amazing family and have a roof over their head and the food that they have available to them. They are grateful for their friends and community and where they live.

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

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Want on-going parenting support with your tweens and teens?

Get on the Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist here: The Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist

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.

What happens when life forces you to stop, take stock, and hit reset?

In this deeply personal solo episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, opens up about her own reset over the past year — the wins, the setbacks, and the lessons learned. She shares the breaking point that made her step back, the grief of a relationship ending, and how honest conversations with trusted friends helped her find clarity. From reconnecting with her partner to rediscovering the teachings of Jack Kornfield, Tess walks you through the shifts she’s made to align with her values, slow down, and focus on what matters most.

• Learn how to navigate overwhelm and major life changes with compassion for yourself.
• Discover practical ways to reflect and reset when you feel stuck or depleted.
• Hear how slowing down can help you realign with your values and create more meaningful connections.

Listen now and be inspired to find your own moments of pause, reflection, and intentional reset.

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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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Tess Connolly, LCSW reveals her own reset over this year; her stumbles, insights and lessons learned.

• Tess introduces the episode and shares why she is sharing her own reset and why she feels it is important to take moments and times to acknowledge our own journey through the wins and the slip ups. 
• Tess shares snippets of her life over the last year, giving some background of her life and what she has been through and what led her to making a reset. 
• Tess talks about how she was completely overwhelmed and how she reached a point where she couldn't sustain everything that she had to do. It was at this point she took a step back and reviewed her life and looked at what she could do to get through this time and how she was going to move forward. 
• She talks about going through the grief of her relationship ending and shares how she moved forward from this, sharing tips of how to cope if you find yourself in this situation. 
• She speaks about how she went to her closest friends and got feedback about herself and her situation and how much this helped just to have some deep honest conversations with people she trusted. 
• She shares with us about her reconnection with her partner and how she lifted herself out of where she was and the changes that she has made to get back on the path of personal growth and growing her business. 
• She talks about the importance of taking some time for yourself.
• She talks about her passion for parenting and how she has made some shifts in her parenting membership to fit with the needs of the members so she can serve them in the best way possible. 
• Tess talks about how we need to give ourselves permission just to stop and reflect over the last year and see if there are areas that need a reset within our lives. 
• Tess shares her story about "Stalking Jack" and how meeting Jack Kornfield helped her reconnect with his work and his amazing stories and how this time helped her find her presence and grounding and her compassion for herself and others and her equanimity in her life.
• Tess tells us about how she is looking forward to taking time in her life in 2022 to move a bit slower and be more inline with her values and who she is and being a little more vulnerable. 

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

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Want on-going parenting support with your tweens and teens?

Get on the Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist here: The Parenting Reset Membership Waitlist