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.

What would you do if you suspected your child’s behavior problems were more than just “a phase”?

In this episode, Tess Connolly talks with Dana Baker-Williams about the life-changing moment her daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, and depression—and how it became the catalyst for her work helping other parents navigate the same journey. Dana shares the early signs she noticed, the relief and overwhelm of receiving a diagnosis, and practical strategies for improving communication, teaching life skills, and building a strong connection with your child. Whether you’re a single parent or co-parenting tweens and teens, you’ll find guidance and encouragement here.

• Learn how to talk to your child about their ADHD in a way they understand
• Discover coping strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve family communication
• Understand the importance of teaching life skills alongside emotional support

Press play now to hear Dana’s expert tips and heartfelt advice for parenting a child with ADHD while fostering a stronger, more connected relationship.

Dana Baker-Williams is a Parent and Teen Coach specializing in ADHD and Anxiety.

You can learn more about Dana story and the work that she is doing now here:

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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 risking it all—your job, your comfort, even your financial security—was exactly what your family needed to thrive?

In this episode, Tess Connolly talks with John and Karen Yates about their bold decision to leave behind financial struggles, marriage challenges, and the day-to-day grind in Kansas to travel the world with their kids. They share how honest communication, redefining their money stories, and aligning with their values transformed their relationship, their parenting, and their family life. Whether you’re a single parent or raising tweens and teens with a partner, their journey is packed with insights on overcoming financial stress, reducing conflict, and building stronger connections.

• Learn how to have open, productive conversations about money with your partner
• Discover strategies for aligning on financial goals and parenting values
• Hear how taking a bold leap can improve communication and bring your family closer

Press play now to hear how John and Karen turned their struggles into a shared adventure and created the family life they always wanted.

You can learn more about John and Karen’s story and the work they are doing now here;

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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 to John and Karen Yates about how they did a big reset in their lives a few years ago, going from no money, significant marriage problems, and living in Kansas to re-connecting to their values, each other and traveling the world.

• John and Karen talk about their struggles with jobs, money, spending too much time apart from each other and their kids
• How they got to the point where they decided they needed to make a change and how they did it
• Risking it all to live their own values and repair their marriage and the quality of their family life
• Having deep conversations and keeping communication open and working together to come to a life changing decision for them as a family.
• They talk about their experience of traveling with their children after taking the leap.
• They talk about their work with parents and money stories and how they got to where they are now.
• They talk about financial stresses that couples have and looking at each other's money stories and how to begin to overcome them to get on the same page as each other by using communication and goal setting in a positive way and following their strategies. 
• John and Karen are most  grateful for the fact that they made the decision to travel together and have had such an incredible two years together as a family and they are also grateful for the experiences that they have shared together over this time with their kids and as a couple which had they not made the reset this may not of happened.

You can learn more about John and Karen’s story and the work they are doing now here;

InspireMyMoney.com/eBook

InspireMyMoney.com/Secret

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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.

Could your approach to food be unintentionally creating stress, guilt, or behavior problems around eating for your kids?

In this episode, Tess Connolly talks with Sabrina Magnan, Holistic Health, Mindset, and Habit Coach, about how intuitive and mindful eating can transform not only your health but also your family’s relationship with food. Whether you’re a single parent or raising tweens and teens, Sabrina shares practical ways to model healthy habits, encourage open communication, and avoid passing on harmful diet culture messages to your kids.

• Learn how to shift the focus from weight loss to lifelong health-promoting habits
• Discover ways to connect kids to food through shopping, cooking, and gratitude
• Understand how mindful eating can reduce mealtime stress and improve family relationships

Press play now to discover how to create a positive, healthy relationship with food that your kids will carry into adulthood.

Sabrina Magnan, Holistic Health, Mindset and Habit Coach | Sabrina Magnan Health Coaching & Consulting Free Facebook Group | Healthy By Habit: A New Perspective On How To Create Lasting Change Instagram | @sabrina.magnan.health

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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 to Sabrina Magnan, Holistic Health, Mindset and Habit Coach about Intuitive and Mindful Eating and how she works with women and mothers about being compassionate with themselves about their bodies and how they eat.

• The importance of being an “intuitive eater” and how it can improve your physical and mental health and how we are feeling as we 
• Letting go of the focus on weight loss (outcome) and put the focus towards long term health promoting behaviors. 
• Being a role model for our children will learn from what we do, not what we say.
• How we assign morality to our foods with our children 
• Importance of creating a well balanced plate and the purpose of our foods
• Have kids connect to food by shopping and cooking together and making healthy foods available to them
• How to be mindful and grateful for the foods that we have on our plate
• Sabrina is grateful for her challenges and struggles she has had in her life

Sabrina Magnan, Holistic Health, Mindset and Habit Coach   |  Sabrina Magnan Health Coaching & Consulting Free Facebook Group | Healthy By Habit: A New Perspective On How To Create Lasting Change Instagram | @sabrina.magnan.health

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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 the turning point in your parenting came from one of the hardest conversations you’ve ever had with your child?

In this powerful episode, Tess Connolly sits down with Kim Muench, author of Raising Me While Raising You, to talk about her journey from young single motherhood to guiding mothers of tweens and teens. Kim shares how a wake-up call from her 21-year-old son—struggling with addiction—led to her own awakening as a parent. Her story blends honesty, hope, and strategies for tackling screen time issues, behavior problems, and communication breakdowns with your kids.

• Recognize early warning signs of trouble during the teen years
• Learn how “looking back to go forward” can transform your parenting style
• Discover how to guide your teen with intention instead of controlling from above

Press play now to hear Kim’s inspiring journey and learn how to become the intentional, connected parent your tween or teen needs.

You can find out more about Kim Muench, her mission and services at www.reallifeparentguide.com. She is on Facebook at Real Life Parent Guide, Instagram, and on LinkedIn as well.

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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 to Kim Muench about her book, Raising Me While Raising You-A mother’s Journey to Herself.  This title  includes a #1 New Release in Parenting/Adult Child Relationships available on Amazon, a digital t.v. show Kim hosts which can be found on her YouTube channel, and an 8-week course she leads moms through 1:1 and in small groups. 

• Kim talks about getting pregnant very young and having to navigate the world as a single mother for years, and then getting re-married to her current husband and moves
• Kim describes the “the wake up call” she received by her 21 yr old son and how she worked to helped me find his way out of his addiction
• How she found her way to the work she’s doing with parents during this time of helping her son, and why she feels strongly about working with mothers of tweens and teens.
• Kim talks about the signs she saw during her son’s teens years of his budding addiction, having the courage to look within and listen to our gut instinct about our children. 
• She describes her strategy of “looking back to go forward”
• The importance of looking how we were parented when we were growing up, and what we needed from our parents
• Being more of a guide with our teenagers, rather than parenting over them
• Kim talks about her own awakening for herself and become an intentional parent
• Kim is grateful for our conversation and sharing the message of how we are raising our children.

You can find out more about Kim Muench, her mission and services at www.reallifeparentguide.com. She is on Facebook at Real Life Parent Guide, Instagram, and on LinkedIn as well.

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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 and your co-parent—or even your partner—really on the same page when it comes to raising your tween or teen?

In this episode, Tess Connolly talks with Dr. Robbin Rockett, founder of Solo Parent Life and clinical director of Marin Wellness Counseling, about what it takes to stay aligned as parents during the challenging tween and teen years. From managing screen time and behavior problems to improving communication between parents, Dr. Rockett shares practical strategies for fostering connection and cooperation—whether you’re married, separated, or a single parent navigating co-parenting.

• Learn how to “hold on loosely” and coach your tween or teen toward independence
• Discover ways to resolve parenting differences without constant conflict
• Understand why focusing on the long game can make parenting less stressful and more effective

Press play now to learn how to parent as allies, stay connected with your tween or teen, and create a united approach that works for your whole family.

Connect with Robbin Rockett, PhD at: www.marinwellnesscounseling.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.

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Tess Connolly talks with Robbin Rockett, Phd, Owner and Clinical Director of Marin Wellness Counseling; Founder/Host Solo Parent Life, a podcast for single parents; and Past-President of Marin County Psychological Association. They talk about parenting on the same page.

• The shift that happens in the tween years developmentally and how we can parent more as an “ally” and what this means and what it looks like
• What it means to “hold on loosely” in our parenting and be a bit more of a coach with our tweens and teens
• Changes with tweens and teens socially 
• Connecting and identifying with our tweens/teens and own experiences of we had as parents
• How to manage when parents have a difference of opinion on parenting, compromise and being on the same page
• Paying attention to the long game, and the bigger picture while having discussion with your partner, co-parent and the values being instilled while parenting
• Important to consider how your were raised but also your own individual child’s needs and who they are
• Paying attention to our buttons that get pushed by our partner or our child
• You’ll have many opportunities to shift and reset for growth in these years
• Robbin is grateful for her kids, family and her health

Connect with Robbin Rockett, PhD at: www.marinwellnesscounseling.com

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

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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 does it really take to raise a happy, confident teen when your child has a rare genetic condition like Treacher Collins Syndrome?

In this heartfelt episode, Tess Connolly speaks with Deena Dyson, LCSW, about the unique challenges and beautiful rewards of parenting a teen with TCS. From managing medical complexities and behavior problems to fostering communication and teaching independent living skills, Deena shares the mindset shifts and practical strategies that have shaped her family’s journey. Whether you’re a single parent or raising tweens and teens with special needs, her story offers hope, humor, and real-life wisdom.

• Learn how to prioritize a joyful home life while managing complex care needs
• Hear the real-life “traps” special needs parents face—and how to avoid them
• Discover how community organizations like CCA can provide essential support

Press play now to hear Deena’s inspiring approach to raising a teen with Treacher Collins Syndrome while building a strong, connected family life.

Deena Dyson, LCSW is a Clinical Social Worker, Mother to a teen girl with TCS. You can reach out to Deena on Facebook.

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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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