21. Why Understanding the Adolescent Brain Is Key to Helping Older Teens Thrive

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.

Are you ready for the day your teen leaves home — and are they?

In this episode, Tess Connolly speaks with social worker and teen development expert Danica Copp about the crucial transition from late adolescence into independence. They explore how technology shapes today’s teenage experience, what’s really happening in the adolescent brain during these years, and why this “download stage” of development is so critical to their future. Danica offers insight into staying connected with your teen while giving them the tools and confidence they need to launch successfully.

• Gain a clear understanding of the adolescent brain and how it impacts decision-making and independence.
• Learn practical ways to maintain a strong parent-teen connection during the high-pressure teen years.
• Discover strategies to guide your teen from dependence to confident adulthood without overstepping.

Press play to learn how to launch your teen into adulthood with the skills, resilience, and support they need to thrive.

You can connect to Danica Copp, LCSW at: https://linktr.ee/coppcoaching

Download Danica’s free Adolescent Launching Checklist at www.confidentlylaunchyourteen.com

📧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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