Mindful Kids and Families

Mindful Kids and Families Parent coaching for parents of tweens/teens who need help with communication and constant battles.

Parent coaching practice dedicated to helping children, teens and parents develop compassion, kindness and resilience - one family at a time.

11/06/2025

🔋 Are you tired of the screen-time battles with your teen? What if the answer isn’t more control — but less?

In this week’s episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares a real story of a 16-year-old who set her own phone limits — and actually stuck to them. You’ll learn how giving teens autonomy can build motivation, trust, and accountability at home.

🎧 Tune in to discover:
• How to know when your teen is ready to self-manage
• Why strict phone rules often backfire
• A simple shift that empowers your teen to make better digital choices

🔗 Listen now — and see how letting go might be the key to getting your teen back.

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you. 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass


11/04/2025

“Why do I have to put my phone away if YOU’RE still on yours?”

Sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt like a screen-time hypocrite, you’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about realistic ways to set boundaries around devices—without turning it into a war zone. 🎧

➡️ Listen in wherever you get your podcasts!

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/30/2025

🎮 “Just one more game!”
Sound familiar?

Here’s how to reclaim screen time sanity with your teen — without yelling or yanking cords.

👉 New episode live now.

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/p

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/28/2025

Ever wonder how much screen time is too much for your tween or teen? 📱

In this week’s Single Parenting Reset Show, I’m breaking down what the experts say — and how you can create healthy screen boundaries that protect your child’s sleep, grades, and mental health.

💬 We’ll talk real numbers, realistic limits, and how single parents can make it work without constant battles.

🎧 Listen now and grab your free Tech Reset Agreement in the show notes!

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/p

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/24/2025

Ever wonder why small moments with your teen turn into huge blowups? 💥

Therapist Katie K. May joins Tess Connolly, LCSW, to explain The Caregiver Capacity Map—a simple but powerful tool that helps single parents recognize their own stress levels before things spiral.

Learn how validating (not fixing) your teen’s emotions can calm screen-time battles, rebuild connection, and bring peace back to your home. 💛

🎧 Listen to The Single Parenting Reset Show

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/p

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass


10/22/2025

✨ Feel like your teen is drifting further away?

You're not alone — and you're not failing.

Therapist Katie K. May shares the 3-level Hierarchy of Connection to help rebuild emotional closeness with your teen — even if things feel tense or distant right now. 💬💔

🎧 Listen to this transformative episode now.

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/p

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/16/2025

Is screen time making your child more anxious — or are we just overthinking it? 😰📱

The truth may hit harder than you'd expect.
In this week’s episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, I dive into insights from Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation and explain how phones and social media are impacting our tweens’ mental health — and what we can do about it.

💡 You'll learn:
➡️ What changed in 2010 that triggered a rise in youth anxiety
➡️ Why your tween’s brain is especially vulnerable to screen time
➡️ The #1 reset you can implement tonight that helps reduce anxiety and improve sleep

👂Listen now and walk away with practical tools you can use right away.

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/p
👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/14/2025

😤 Arguing with your teen again? You’re not alone.

TEDx Speaker and hostage negotiator Karleen Savage joins me to share practical tools for turning conflict into connection — and helping your teen build real confidence.

🎙 Listen to the full episode on The Single Parenting Reset Show.

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass


10/09/2025

Is your tween ready for social media—or are they better off waiting?

In this week’s episode, Tess and expert guest Dr Melanie McNally, PsyD, unpack the real signs your child isn’t ready yet, how to start judgment-free conversations about apps, and simple ways to set healthy digital boundaries that actually stick. 💬

✨ Listen now and learn how to replace conflict with communication.
https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And please
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⭐rate and
✍️write a review

👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/07/2025

Ever feel like you’re constantly battling your child’s ADHD behaviors? 😩

What if you could shift from frustration to understanding — and actually enjoy parenting again?

Tune in to learn powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies from two “thinking doctors for kids.

🎙️ New episode out now!

🎧 Listen now and reset your parenting approach today - https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And please
✅subscribe,
⭐rate and
✍️write a review

👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.

https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall
👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/02/2025

💡 Are screen time battles draining your energy?

Holding boundaries with your teen doesn’t have to feel like war. In this week’s episode, Tess shares how single parents can stay consistent with rules, without losing connection and trust.

✨ You’ll learn how to:
✔ Set screen time limits that actually stick
✔ Keep communication open with your tween or teen
✔ Build trust through consistency

🎧 Listen now and reset your parenting approach today - https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And please
✅subscribe,
⭐rate and
✍️write a review

👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

09/30/2025

Middle school = big changes. Mood swings, independence, and screen time battles can leave parents feeling burned out.

🎧 In this week’s episode, Tess shares how to:
✔ Adjust your parenting style with empathy
✔ Delay phone use to support mental health
✔ Shift from manager → coach while parenting tweens and teens

Parenting doesn’t get easier, but with the right tools, it can feel lighter.

🎧 Listen now and get the tools to support your tween’s friendship journey → https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And please
✅subscribe,
⭐rate and
✍️write a review

👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

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