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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.

02/26/2026

You found it. The v**e, the cartridge, the hidden stash. Your heart is racing, you’re furious, and you’re scared. And as a solo parent, you don’t get the luxury of a co-parent to process with before you walk into that room.

Here’s the truth: what you say next can either open the door… or slam it shut for years.
In Episode 240 of The Single Parenting Reset Show, I share a research-backed way to have “the talk” about va**ng that protects safety + connection (in that order).

The framework is simple:
✅ Acknowledge (fear + love under the anger)
✅ Ask (what is va**ng doing for them?)
✅ Assert (clear values + clear boundaries, without exploding)

If your teen is va**ng, you don’t need a perfect speech. You need a grounded plan.

🎧 Listen to Episode 240: Kids Va**ng—How to Have the Talk Without Destroying Trust.

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

02/25/2026

Your teen’s rudeness isn’t always disrespect.
Most of the time it’s dysregulation.
Try this in the moment: “That tone doesn’t work for me. Try again.”
Then repair later. Connection + boundaries can coexist.

And please
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✍️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/

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

12/11/2025

Holidays + co-parenting = a whole new level of stress.

Different rules in each house? Screens, va**ng, curfews, and video games causing tension? 😤 You're not alone. In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset, I share how to stay calm, protect your tween's emotional health, and handle these common co-parenting clashes — without throwing your ex under the bus. 🧠💛

🎧 Short. Timely. Essential.
✨ Your calm is the anchor they need.

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/

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

12/09/2025

🚨 You just found something in your teen’s backpack. You’re not sure what it is... but it doesn’t feel good.

Va**ng is everywhere—and most single parents are unsure when or how to bring it up.

In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down 5 clear signs your teen might be va**ng—and how to start the conversation without breaking trust.

You can manage behavior while keeping your connection strong. 🎧

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/

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

11/06/2025

🔋 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
✅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/

👉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
✅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/

👉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
✅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/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
✅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/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
✅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/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
✅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/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
✅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/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
✅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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