37. How Overcomplicating Coping Strategies Can Keep You From Feeling Better as a Parent to a Tween or Teen

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.

Feeling weighed down by the ongoing stress and uncertainty of family life during the pandemic?

In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares how “getting back to basics” can help both parents and kids navigate the challenges of pandemic life. From setting aside the news cycle to focusing on sleep, healthy food, fun, and gratitude, Tess offers practical, simple steps to help your family feel more grounded, connected, and resilient during stressful times.

• Learn easy, back-to-basics habits that reduce stress for you and your children.
• Discover how daily gratitude can boost your family’s emotional well-being.
• Understand how small self-care shifts can improve your mental health and parenting.

Press play and find out how a few simple changes can bring more calm, connection, and hope to your family’s daily life.

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: [email protected]  Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

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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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