Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an insightful episode of the Parenting Reset Show. In this solo session, Tess delves into three crucial focus areas for parents of middle schoolers during this pivotal stage of their development.

⭐Tess talks about navigating developmental changes that middle schoolers experience, including mood swings and irritability, and how parents can respond with empathy while adjusting their parenting style to meet these new challenges.

⭐In this episode, Tess highlights the importance of managing screen time and emphasizes the need for clear boundaries. She discusses the benefits of delaying phone use until high school and creating screen time agreements to support mental health.

⭐Tess shares how parents can transition to a guide/coach role as their children move through middle school, offering tips on fostering independence while still providing necessary support.

⭐Tess introduces practical tools for managing technology use, including her "Tech Reset Masterclass," which helps parents develop screen time agreements and establish healthy digital habits for the family.

⭐Tess encourages parents to embrace a growth mindset by adjusting their parenting strategies as their child’s needs evolve, and modeling flexibility as a powerful tool for long-term success.

⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, in a thought-provoking conversation with Liz Lewine, a Career Coach for Teens and Young Adults.

⭐Discover why Liz is passionate about helping teens find alternatives to the traditional 4-year college path and aiding young adults in thriving through internships or early career exploration.

⭐Hear how a gap year saved Liz's life, gave her direction, and helped her rebuild herself from past experiences.

⭐Tess and Liz discuss the significance of recognizing each child’s unique needs and exploring options like a gap year at the end of high school.

⭐Liz shares insights on how a gap year can benefit teens and the importance of embracing individual paths to success.

⭐Liz and Tess talk about college being one of the many paths to success, and not the only path to success.

⭐Liz discusses the importance of cultivating confidence and resilience in teens to navigate adulthood’s challenges, drawing from her own gap year experience.

⭐Tess and Liz talk about strategies for motivating teens to explore their interests, hobbies, and activities.

⭐Liz highlights the importance of understanding and discussing post-high school plans with your teen.

⭐Tess and Liz guide parents on where to find information about alternatives to college for their children

⭐They discuss potential outcomes for teens who choose not to attend college.

⭐Liz is most grateful for meeting Tess and she is grateful for her husband, friends, family, and especially her parents for supporting her through school and her life-changing gap year.

Find out more about Liz Lewine here 👉 Liz Lewine Coaching - Unlocking Potential: Guiding Teens on Alternative Paths to Success

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Karleen Savage who is a TEDx Speaker, hostage negotiator and a seasoned parent who stands at the forefront of empowering parents to instill confidence in their teens.

⭐Discover how Karleen's unique life experiences led her to work closely with teens, sharing insights from her personal and professional journey.

⭐We explore Karleen's "Confident Teen Blueprint"—a powerful tool designed to help parents nurture confidence in their teens, with practical steps and examples.

⭐Gain valuable advice from Karleen's own parenting experiences, including real-life examples of how she instilled confidence in her children.

⭐Tess and Karleen talk about the cost to parents in guiding their children to become confident teens.

⭐Learn the importance of open communication, building trust, and deepening your relationship with your children to support their growth and confidence.

⭐Tess and Karleen discuss how we can support our children and the importance of holding space to help build their confidence through the activities they participate in.

⭐Karleen breaks down the three key components of her blueprint, offering practical examples and implementation strategies for parents.

⭐Tess and Karleen emphasize the importance of consistency in parenting, particularly when it comes to giving consequences and following through.

⭐Karleen is most grateful for opportunities and experiences.

To learn more about Karleen Savage go here 👉 karleensavage.com

Purchase The Confident Teen Blueprint here 👉 Amazon.com: The Confident Teen Blueprint: A parent's 30-day challenge to empower your teen eBook : Savage, Karleen:

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Join host Therese Connolly LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with her son Casey who joins her to talk all about his experience at the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend run by Challenging Teenage Sons. It was a transformative rite of passage weekend that had a profound impact on their relationship and her son's personal growth.

⭐Tess discusses her initial hesitations, the preparation leading up to the weekend, and the impact it had on their relationship.

⭐Casey shares his perspective on the activities, challenges, and valuable skills he gained during the weekend.

⭐The episode highlights the importance of parent involvement, the emotional closure ceremony, and the positive changes observed in our communication post-event.

⭐Overall, the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend was a transformative experience that fostered growth, connection, and personal development for both Tess and her son Casey.

⭐Here are three key takeaways from this powerful episode:

1️⃣ Connection and Communication: Through this weekend, Casey and I experienced a significant improvement in our connection and communication. The experience allowed us to express our feelings better and truly understand each other. Our relationship has deepened, and we now communicate more openly and effectively.

2️⃣ Personal Growth and Challenges: The Young Men's Ultimate Weekend provided Casey with the opportunity to challenge himself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. He learned new skills, faced difficult tasks, and pushed himself out of his comfort zone. This experience of growth and overcoming challenges has had a lasting impact on his confidence and self-awareness.

3️⃣ Parental Involvement and Support: As a parent, being actively involved in the parent education portion of the weekend was invaluable. It reinforced the values and virtues we want to instill in our children and provided a deeper understanding of the experience. The closing ceremony, where parents and sons reconnect, was a powerful moment of recognition and growth for both parties.

⭐I highly recommend listening to this episode to learn more about the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend and the positive impact it can have on parent-child relationships.

To learn more about the Young Men’s Ultimate Weekend go here 👉 Mark Schillinger - Helping Challenged Teenage Sons (challengingteenagesons.com)

View The Mask You Live in Documentary here 👉 The Mask You Live In Documentary — Ever Forward (everforwardclub.org)

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Yael Rothman and Katia Fredriksen who are pediatric neuropsychologists in Maryland, which means that they are thinking doctors for kids.

⭐Yael and Katia explain their roles as pediatric neuropsychologists, what they do to help parents and children with ADHD, and how they provide support.

⭐The discussion covers what ADHD is, the different types, the diagnostic process, and common misconceptions.

⭐They explore where ADHD comes from and who is likely to present with it.

⭐Learn effective parenting strategies, such as reframing how parents approach tasks with their children.

⭐Highlighting the importance of parents looking after themselves to better support their children.

⭐Discussing the impact of anxiety on children with ADHD.

⭐ They emphasize the benefits and gifts that come with different ways of thinking..

⭐Yael shares her gratitude for humor and the wonderful feelings it brings, while Katia expresses her gratitude for the opportunity to help families through her work and enjoying her job.

Find out more about Yael and Katia here 👉neuropsychmoms.com

Get Yael’s and Katia’s book ‘Different Thinkers ADHD’ here 👉https://www.amazon.com/Different-Thinkers-PhD-Katia-Fredriksen/dp/B0CCSP1BX4

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 30-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session : https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/30min

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, in a thought-provoking conversation with Kevin Baker, a Certified Professional Life Coach specializing in empowering teenagers. Today, they delve into the topic of parenting baggage.

⭐Discover how Kevin supports tweens and teens facing life's challenges.

⭐Kevin emphasizes helping children focus on positivity and future possibilities, utilizing their skills, passions, and values to carve meaningful life paths.

⭐Learn from Kevin about parental baggage—the influences from our own upbringing and life experiences that unconsciously affect our parenting decisions and interactions with our children.

⭐Tess and Kevin discuss methods for parents to identify and process their baggage, enabling more conscious parenting choices through self-reflection.

⭐They explore the impact of family of origin and how our upbringing influences parenting behavior and shapes our worldview.

⭐Tess and Kevin discuss the importance of mindful behavior modeling and how it impacts children's development.

⭐They examine how parents' subconscious beliefs are transmitted to their children and strategies to address this.

⭐Tess and Kevin share insights on how parents can adapt their parenting approach, fostering physical, mental, and emotional growth in their children.

⭐ They provide strategies for parents to unpack and address their baggage, promoting positive parenting approaches and personal growth.

⭐ Finally, Tess and Kevin discuss practical methods for parents to manage their expectations and effectively guide and coach their children through challenges.

⭐Kevin is most grateful for the power of positivity and the power of positive thinking. Finding the silver lining to make you feel better and then you'll behave better and your actions will be better and your results will be better.

Find out more about Kevin Baker here 👉Life Coaching for Teenagers - LifeCoachKevin.com

⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

⭐️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👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 30-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session : https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/30min

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Nina Sossaman Pogue who is a sought-after speaker, two-time best-selling author, and podcast host.

⭐Discover how Nina helps individuals and organizations thrive through challenges and reach new levels of success.

⭐Learn about overcoming failure and building resilience. Tess and Nina discuss how parents can support their children through failures.

⭐Explore how to talk to yourself during success and failure and navigate life's transitions.

⭐Understand the importance of allowing children to fail and learn valuable life lessons.

⭐Tess and Nina address the complexities of middle school friendships and parental navigation.

⭐The importance of trusted therapists and mentors for children to discuss issues they might not share with parents.

⭐Nina explains her four-part framework to help individuals thrive through tough times.

⭐Delve into the first part of Nina's framework, focusing on how viewing our life's timeline can provide perspective and aid in understanding our experiences.

⭐Insights on how the small moments shared with children are the ones they remember most.

⭐ Discussion on the importance of mindful language when talking to ourselves and others.

⭐Nina is most grateful that all three of her kids are in a good place and that they are happy and also she is grateful for her own health.

Find out more about Nina Sossaman Pogue here 👉Meet Nina - Resilience Keynote Speaker — Nina Sossamon-Pogue (ninasossamonpogue.com)

Get Nina’s book here 👉This Is Not The End.: Strategies to Get You Through the Worst Chapters of Your Life - Kindle edition by Sossamon-Pogue, Nina. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

⭐️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👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 30-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session : https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/30min

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, in a thought-provoking solo podcast about holding the line with your teen. In this episode, Tess explores strategies for setting boundaries, enforcing rules, and maintaining a strong connection with your teenager. Learn how to understand your teen's perspective, set clear expectations, communicate effectively, and build trust.

⭐ Tess explains how adolescence involves significant physical, cognitive, and emotional changes.

⭐ Learn how to listen to your teen, validate their feelings, and see things from their point of view.

⭐Tess explores the importance of discussing rules and expectations with your teen, and introduces the Tech Reset Agreement for managing screen time and device use.

⭐ Discover why consistency is key and how to maintain it in agreements on screentime, homework, bedtimes, chores, etc.

⭐ Tess shows us how to keep lines of communication open and practice active listening without judgment.

⭐ Learn how trust forms the foundation of a healthy parent-child relationship, and how to be honest and consistent in your words and actions.

⭐Get Tess’ Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

⭐️Join the Family and get the 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👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 30-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session : https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/30min