11. Why Practicing Adult Skills Under Your Roof Is Key for Launching Teens Successfully

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 older teen truly ready to handle the real world—or are they just good at school?

In this conversation, Tess Connolly talks with Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed., Parent Educator and founder of Core 4 Parenting, about the often-overlooked skills teens need before they step into adulthood. If you’re parenting tweens or teens, dealing with screen time struggles, behavior problems, or worried about your child’s readiness for life beyond your home, this episode is a must-listen.

• Learn why emotional intelligence is the foundation for successful social skills
• Discover practical ways to let teens “practice” adult responsibilities under your guidance
• Understand how core values like trust, respect, and open communication prepare teens for independence

Press play now to learn Cara’s proven strategies for launching teens into adulthood with confidence and competence.

You can find out more about Cara Tyrrell at: 

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/Core4Parenting

IG: .https://www.instagram.com/core4parenting/

LInked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-tyrrell/

📧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” session: Parent Reset Call

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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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