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.

Is your tween or teen’s diet secretly impacting their mood, behavior, and communication with you?

In this episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly talks with Registered Pediatric Nutritionist Argavan Nilforoush, host of Baby Steps Nutrition, about how to hit the reset button on your family’s eating habits. Argavan breaks down the truth about trendy diets like keto, veganism, and intermittent fasting, explains the gut–emotional health connection, and reveals the top 10 foods every tween and teen needs. You’ll also learn about the “dirty dozen” foods to watch out for, which supplements are worth your time, and how social media can influence eating habits — sometimes in unhealthy ways. Whether you’re a single parent or co-parenting, you’ll get practical strategies to improve nutrition and reduce behavior problems in your home.

• Learn three simple ways to get your tweens and teens involved in healthy eating.
• Discover how diet impacts emotional regulation and communication.
• Understand which foods and supplements make the biggest difference for growing bodies and minds.

Press play now to learn how a nutrition reset can boost your teen’s health, mood, and connection with you.

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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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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 wish your tween or teen could better express their emotions — and actually listen when you talk?

In this insightful episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly speaks with Dr. Christine Harkness about the power of emotional intelligence in parenting. Together, they explore what emotional intelligence really means, how to validate and reflect emotions, and why active listening is essential for building trust. You’ll learn practical tools like using the Feelings Wheel to help your child articulate emotions and the Reflection Strategy to turn emotional moments into opportunities for growth. Whether you’re a single parent navigating screen time battles or trying to reduce behavior problems, these strategies will help you create calmer, more productive conversations with your tween or teen.

• Learn how to validate your child’s emotions while keeping communication open and respectful.
• Discover tools and language that make it easier for teens to share their feelings.
• Use emotional intelligence strategies to reduce conflict and strengthen relationships.

Press play now to learn how emotional intelligence can reset your parenting and improve communication with your tween or teen.

You can find more about Christine Harkness and her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Calm-Mom-Tricks-Yelling-Healthy-ebook/dp/B098QYVD5W

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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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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 ready to thrive this school year — or are you already bracing for homework battles and behavior problems?

In this timely episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly chats with Jessica Bradley of The Learning Room about how to reset and prepare for a smooth start to the school year. Jessica explains the difference between tutoring and academic coaching, shares three practical strategies to help students succeed, and reveals how proactive communication can prevent stress and screen time conflicts before they start. Whether you’re a single parent or part of a busy household, this conversation will give you tools to set expectations and foster a positive learning environment for your middle or high schooler.

• Discover three actionable steps to help your tween or teen start the school year with confidence.
• Learn how to set realistic expectations that encourage responsibility and motivation.
• Improve communication with your teen so school-related challenges don’t escalate into bigger problems.

Press play now to learn how to set your tween or teen up for academic success and a stress-free school year.

You find out more about Jessica here: https://www.the-learning-room.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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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 struggling to get your tween or teen — especially a teenage boy — to open up about their feelings and mental health?

In this insightful episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly talks with teenage mental health advocate Zach Gottlieb, founder of the Instagram platform @TalkWithZach. Zach shares his own journey of growing up in a home where talking about feelings was encouraged — and why he now helps other teens feel safe to open up. You’ll hear practical tips for improving communication, creating a calm and safe space, asking better questions, and modeling emotional openness. Whether you’re a single parent or parenting in a two-parent household, Zach’s perspective will help you navigate behavior problems, screen time pressures, and the social media challenges tweens and teens face today.

• Learn how to encourage teens to talk without pushing them.
• Discover simple ways to model good mental health and emotional expression.
• Understand how to create an environment where guidance feels safer than punishment.

Press play to hear Zach’s powerful insights on how parents can foster open, honest conversations and support their teen’s mental health journey.

You can find out more about Talk with Zach on Instagram @Talk with Zach or on Tik Tok at Talk with Zach

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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."

Do you know the right age — and the right way — to start talking to your tween or teen about sexual literacy, consent, and relationships?

In this important episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly sits down with sexual literacy expert Natasha Singh to discuss how to approach these conversations with confidence and clarity. From teaching body autonomy and gender awareness in younger years to navigating media literacy, online ethics, and sexual harassment with older kids, Natasha shares a practical “scaffolding” approach for age-appropriate talks. Whether you’re a single parent or co-parenting, you’ll learn how to make these discussions ongoing, positive, and rooted in your values — so your kids develop healthy communication skills, respect, and relationship literacy in the screen time age.

• Discover when and how to introduce topics like puberty, consent, and online safety.
• Learn strategies to normalize difficult conversations without fear or awkwardness.
• Gain tools to build trust and help your teen identify safe, “askable” adults in their life.

Press play now to learn how to make sexual literacy talks a natural, empowering part of parenting tweens and teens.

You can find out more about Natasha Singh, her work and classes here: www.sexlited.com

Natasha noted the Making Caring Common Study https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/

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📧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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"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 laughter really be the key to fixing communication and behavior problems with your tweens and teens?

In this uplifting episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly welcomes Pasha Marlowe — therapeutic comedy coach and creator of “Roar with Laughter.” Pasha shares how a personal parenting crisis with her son’s physical and emotional illness led her to discover humor as a powerful tool for connection. You’ll hear inspiring examples, including how humor helped a mother and teen talk about the difficult topic of suicide, plus practical ways to bring playfulness into everyday interactions — whether you’re a single parent navigating screen time issues or simply looking to strengthen your bond with your teen.

• Learn how humor can help heal emotional wounds and improve communication.
• Discover easy ways to make your tweens and teens open up through playfulness.
• Understand how laughter positively impacts the brain and family relationships.

Listen now to discover how using humor can transform parenting challenges into moments of connection and growth with your tweens and teens.

You can find more about Pasha Marlowe; https://pashamarlowe.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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"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 know what your teen’s eye roll really means — and how it could be the key to fixing behavior problems?

In this powerful episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly sits down with Dr. Cam Caswell — “The Teen Translator” — to reveal how much of the conflict with tweens and teens comes down to misunderstood communication. Drawing from her own teenage struggles (and the fact she’s still technically “grounded”), Dr. Cam shares why teens get a bad rap, what their body language is really saying, and how our parental reactions can unintentionally fuel behavior issues. Whether you’re a single parent, co-parent, or navigating screen time battles, you’ll learn exactly how to listen in a way that builds trust and respect.

• Discover how to turn “attitude” into honest conversations that strengthen relationships.
• Learn the hidden meaning behind common teen behaviors — from laziness to lack of motivation.
• Gain proven strategies to improve communication and reduce behavior problems with tweens and teens.

Press play to learn how decoding your teen’s language can transform your parenting — and create the connection you’ve been missing.

You can find more about Dr. Cameron Caswell, The Teen Translator here: https://www.askdrcam.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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"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 living without electricity, running water, or modern conveniences actually make you a better parent to tweens and teens?

In this episode of The Parenting Reset Show, host Tess Connolly sits down with her parents, Rick and Martha, to share the remarkable story of how they moved their five young children to the woods of New Hampshire in 1976 — with no electricity, no running water, and no modern distractions. Their goal? To live by their values, raise self-reliant kids, and strengthen family bonds. You’ll hear how this off-grid upbringing taught cooperation, built communication skills, and fostered resilience — lessons that still apply to parenting tweens and teens today, whether you’re a single parent or navigating screen time and behavior problems in a busy household.

• Learn how to create deep family connections without relying on technology.
• Discover practical strategies to teach cooperation and responsibility from a young age.
• Gain timeless parenting insights from a real-life homesteading experience.

Listen now to uncover how lessons from a life without modern conveniences can inspire your parenting and improve communication with your tweens and teens today.

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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."

Are you a parent of tweens or teens feeling stuck in the same old battles over screen time, behavior problems, and communication?

In this inaugural episode of The Parenting Reset Show, licensed clinical social worker Tess Connolly shares her personal journey — from a childhood in rural New Hampshire to navigating two divorces — and reveals her powerful 5-step RESET framework for parents. Whether you’re a single parent or simply struggling to make meaningful changes at home, Tess offers relatable stories and practical tools to help you shift your family dynamics.

• Discover a proven process for creating real, lasting change in your parenting approach.
• Learn how Tess’s life experiences shaped strategies that work for both single parents and co-parents.
• Get inspired to turn parenting challenges into opportunities for stronger connections with your kids.

Press play now to hear Tess’s candid story and learn how the RESET framework can help you create a calmer, more connected home with your tweens and teens.

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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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In this episode, Tess Connolly and Natasha Singh, sexual literacy expert discuss how and when to talk about all sexual literacy with tweens and teens. 

• Her story of doing the work in sexual literacy and gender and her mission of creating a context for safety, ethical relating and meaningful accountability btw parents, school and community. 
• She talks about the idea of scaffolding and taking the long view with  the discussions with all different age kids
• With younger kids to talk about body parts, gender and friendships
• Body autonomy and puberty
• Important to start these conversations earlier on before puberty
• Encourage cross-gender friendships
• She talks about media literacy and living in a visual culture and to think about what they are seeing
• Helpful to reinforce the sex education happening at school, at home
• Ways to bring in conversations at home; with 6-8th grades and move towards porn discussion and what not to say at home to your middle schooler
• Important to articulate your values in your discussions 
• A gap in the teen years discussions is talking about sexual harassment and they often don’t know what this looks like or what it is.
• Importance of identifying safe adults for our teens to talk to, who are the “askable” adults 
• As soon as kids have devices and talk about ethics with those devices
• She talks about what  “flexing”is and “sexortion”
• Importance to affirm the positives and the pleasure in relationships, dating and romances with tweens/teens and building relationship literacy
• The value of mixing up gender when having these discussions and teach comfort and literacy with each others bodies
• Don't’ be afraid to make mistakes and have a “do-over” if needed and model humanity and awkwardness
• Gratitude: the loving relationships in her life

You can find out more about Natasha Singh, her work and classes here: www.sexlited.com

Natasha noted the Making Caring Common Study https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/

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