139. "You Can't Make Me" - Negotiating with your Tween or Teen

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an episode on negotiating with tweens and teens.

⭐ Tess introduces herself as the host and discusses the challenge of negotiating with teenagers.

⭐ She shares her personal experience negotiating with her own freshman in high school.

⭐ Tess highlights the difficulties of negotiating with teens who resist parental influence, emphasizing the need for parental guidance while respecting teens' autonomy.

⭐ She shares an example from her life where her son was offered an executive functioning pilot program at school and discusses her struggles in convincing him to participate.

⭐ Tess emphasizes the importance of understanding your child's personality, strengths, weaknesses, and triggers for effective negotiation.

⭐ She talks about the significance of allowing teens to make their own decisions when appropriate, fostering independence and confidence.

⭐ Tess discusses situations where parental intervention is essential, especially concerning safety and long-term consequences.

⭐ She shares proactive negotiation strategies such as planning ahead, listening to teens' concerns, and providing positive reinforcement.

⭐ Tess encourages parents to trust their instincts and offers support and resources for negotiating with teens.

⭐ Tess offers a free 30-minute session for parents seeking further support and guidance.

⭐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👇: [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

⭐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)

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.

#singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication