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

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

• Tess introduces the episode and gives her thoughts about quality time and how important this is in our relationships and connecting with our tweens.
• Tess talks to the boys about what it is like to be a tween and they share their struggles with school and balancing school and life at home.
• They talk about what they enjoy about being a tween and that they like the fact that they begin to get a bit more freedom at this age and they discuss what life is like socially for them as a tween at school. 
• They talk about being judged at school and how they manage this situation.
• They share what they feel parents of tweens should know about how to treat their children as they enter their tween years. 
• They discuss how their lives have changed as they have entered the tween years and how they are building trust between them and their parents and how this then leads to them gaining more freedom and taking on more responsibilities. 
• They talk about what makes them feel most connected with their family.
• They are most grateful for (Casey) - Family, friends and having good food and good water (Will) - Family, friends and opportunities (Graham) - Going to school after the pandemic. 

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

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

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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 wondered what middle school is really like — from the tween perspective?

In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with three tween boys for an honest, funny, and eye-opening conversation about life between childhood and the teen years. They share their struggles with school, the balancing act of academics and home life, the joy of gaining more freedom, and how they handle the social pressures and judgment that come with middle school.

• Hear directly from tweens about what they wish parents understood during this stage.
• Learn how trust and responsibility grow together in the tween years.
• Discover how quality time shapes connection and family bonds.

Press play to hear the unfiltered truth about tween life — straight from the kids living it.

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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.

What if your teen’s best path after high school isn’t the one everyone expects?

In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, CCC, speaks with education coach and consultant Stephanie Haynes, author of College Is Not Mandatory, about helping teens explore their options after graduation. Stephanie shares why shifting from a directive role to a coaching role can help teens make empowered decisions about their future, and how to start values-based conversations that shape happier, more fulfilled adults. They also break down the stigma of not going straight to college and explore alternative pathways that can lead to success.

• Learn the right questions to ask to help your teen think clearly about their future options.
• Understand how aligning careers with values creates happier, more contented adults.
• Discover strategies to reduce the pressure around post–high school decisions.

Listen now and find out how to guide your teen toward a future they own — and are genuinely excited about.

Resource for parents from Stephanie Haynes: https://www.stephaniehaynes.net/free-resource

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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, CCC talks to Stephanie Haynes, ACC, Education Coach and Consultant.  Most parents aren't sure how to help their teens figure out their next steps after high school. Stephanie's book, College Is Not Mandatory, gives parents the tools to introduce and discuss the available options so their teen can step confidently into their future.

• Stephanie talks about how she helps support parents while their teens build clarity of where they want to go after high school and how she offers guidance to parents and their children as they map out a future for themselves that they are excited about. 
• Stephanie talks about how we should talk to our children, encouraging us to be their coach through this part of their life rather than taking a more directive route. 
• She offers us ways we can support our children through this time, offering us types of questions we can ask our children to help coach them into a thought process of navigating their way through making decisions about their future. 
• Tess talks about how she has started to help coach her son through making decisions about his future.
• Tess and Stephanie discuss how we can talk to our children about their values and get them thinking about how they fit their values around their career. Rather than their career fitting around their values. Through doing this Stephanie believes that this will hopefully set them up to be a happier and contented generation.
• Stephanie and Tess talk about the stigma around not going to college and how it has become a status within our communities.They talk about other pathways that could be available to them if they decide not to go to college straight after high school.
• Tess and Stephanie discuss when to start having these conversations with our children and how the earlier we start these conversations with them the less pressurized it will feel for them moving through their teen years and it begins to normalize the process.
• Stephanie talks about putting the responsibility with our children to research the different options that they have available to them so that they can take ownership of this process.
• Stephanie is most grateful for the fact that she gets the opportunity to wrestle with this topic and gets to speak into the culture and say “wait we can stop and do something different”. She loves working with teenagers and their parents, educators and schools and having these conversation

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 20 minute FREE “Parent Reset” session: https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/20discover

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Resource for parents from Stephanie Haynes: https://www.stephaniehaynes.net/free-resource

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 looked in the mirror and wondered where you went in the middle of parenting?

In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with Wellbeing Coach, teacher, and mental health advocate Hannah Stainer to talk about the importance of protecting your identity and mental health as a parent. Drawing from her experience with neurodiverse children, parent coaching, and wellbeing support, Hannah shares how looking after yourself directly impacts how you show up for your children. They explore why parents often lose themselves in the process and how to reconnect with who you are while balancing family demands.

• Learn practical strategies to maintain your identity and wellbeing while parenting.
• Understand why self-care and acceptance aren’t luxuries but essential parenting tools.
• Discover how taking time for yourself can improve your patience, energy, and connection with your kids.

Tune in now and find out how to nurture yourself so you can parent from a place of strength, clarity, and joy.

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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.

#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 ready for the day your teen leaves home — and are they?

In this episode, Tess Connolly speaks with social worker and teen development expert Danica Copp about the crucial transition from late adolescence into independence. They explore how technology shapes today’s teenage experience, what’s really happening in the adolescent brain during these years, and why this “download stage” of development is so critical to their future. Danica offers insight into staying connected with your teen while giving them the tools and confidence they need to launch successfully.

• Gain a clear understanding of the adolescent brain and how it impacts decision-making and independence.
• Learn practical ways to maintain a strong parent-teen connection during the high-pressure teen years.
• Discover strategies to guide your teen from dependence to confident adulthood without overstepping.

Press play to learn how to launch your teen into adulthood with the skills, resilience, and support they need to thrive.

You can connect to Danica Copp, LCSW at: https://linktr.ee/coppcoaching

Download Danica’s free Adolescent Launching Checklist at www.confidentlylaunchyourteen.com

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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.

#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.

What if resilience isn’t something kids are born with — but something we can teach them step by step?

In this episode, Tess Connolly sits down with Quinn Cashion — registered therapeutic counselor, parent coach, and author of Resilient: How to Engage the Well-Being and Resilience of All Students. Quinn shares how her work in schools, her resilience manual for children with eating disorders, and her parent programs all point to one truth: resilience can be learned, strengthened, and lived out by every child. You’ll hear practical strategies for helping your children navigate stress, find their inner strength, and align with who they truly are.

• Learn simple ways to help your children access resilience during times of stress or crisis.
• Understand how a clear grasp of the mind’s principles can improve both parenting and classroom environments.
• Discover tools to nurture your daughter’s confidence and well-being through intentional guidance.

Listen now and learn how to raise children who face life’s challenges with strength, self-awareness, and a deep sense of inner stability.

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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 talks with Quinn Cashion, registered therapeutic counselor, social and emotional living educator, parent coach and author of Resilient: How to Engage the Well-Being andResilience of All Students. Her training programs introduce a simple understanding of the mind and its link to successful classroom management, student potential and teacher wellness. 

www.quinncashion.com

• Quinn talks about her career and how she came to create a resilience manual for children who have eating disorders which then got entered into the school system.
• Quinn shares information about her 6-week program for parents to help them raise confident and resilient daughters.
• Tess and Quinn talk about what resilience means to her and how we can understand it in a way that children can get into alignment with who they are.
• Quinn talks about how when we have a greater understanding of the principles of resilience we can draw on it when we are in crisis or moments of struggle.
• Quinn share with us how we can instill this quality of resilience in our children.
• Tess and Quinn discuss how we can help our children through moments of stress and support them through these times.
• Quinn is most grateful for the gift of seeing her two daughters’ resilience in action over the last 10 yrs of raising them on her own from pre-teen to now.  

Connect via email 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 would happen if you traded your house for a sailboat — and raised five kids at sea for a decade?

In this episode, Tess Connolly talks with Tanya Hackney about the extraordinary journey her family took when they swapped suburban life for a sailing adventure around the world. From homeschooling on the ocean to navigating social life in foreign ports, Tanya shares what it really takes to make such a bold lifestyle work — and the surprising lessons they learned along the way.

• Discover practical strategies for raising kids in small spaces without sacrificing independence or privacy.
• Learn how to replace screen time and consumer culture with experiences that strengthen family bonds.
• Hear first-hand how to navigate the transition from adventure-filled travel back to everyday life.

Press play and be inspired by Tanya’s story of courage, creativity, and connection — and how living differently can transform your family’s future.

You can connect with Tanya Hackney and learn more about her story and read her book here:

Link to book on Amazon https://ingeniumbooks.com/LTSH

Blog www.taketwosailing.com

Facebook and Instagram @Take Two Sailing

Pinterest Take Two Sailing @tanyataketwo

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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 Tanya Hackney about raising 5 kids on a boat. 

• Tanya tells us about their story and their life and travels on a boat over the last decade with their five children. What drove them to do it and make the reset to travel and sail to different countries and how they managed to do it and make it a success. 
• We talked about how Tanya managed home life with their children and how they homeschooled all five of their children and brought them up on their boat. 
• Tess and Tanya talk about how they tackle the social side of their life and how they could still meet the needs of what their children needed growing up whilst on their travels.
• Tanya talked about how they came back to Florida Keys and how they transitioned to being back again after their travels. The culture shock that they found when they came back into mainstream life. 
• Tess and Tanya talked about the pros and cons of their life and how they lived day to day. 
• We discussed how they all got on together growing up and how they lived in a small space. How they had time to themselves and how they worked as a family when times were tough. 
• Tanya shared her story of when they had a year without screens, how their children reacted and why they did this and what benefits it had for their family. 
• They talk about their core values of their family and their strategies of how they brought up their children. 
• Tess and Tanya talk about family meetings and the importance of them within our lives and how they are a great way of communicating with our tween and teens. 
• We discuss how they fit their life on the boat and what they did instead of buying presents for birthdays. 
• Tanya talks about the lessons that they have learned through this experience.
• Tanya is most grateful that she went travelling when the children were young and that they left suburbia and travelled when travelling was easy without restrictions. That they took the plunge and did the scary thing and invested in their lifestyle. 

You can connect with Tanya Hackney and learn more about her story and read her book here:

Link to book on Amazon https://ingeniumbooks.com/LTSH

Blog www.taketwosailing.com

Facebook and Instagram @Take Two Sailing

Pinterest Take Two Sailing @tanyataketwo

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