4. How To Use Humor To Connect With Tweens & Teens (Even During Hard Times)

"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."

Could laughter really be the key to fixing communication and behavior problems with your tweens and teens?

In this uplifting episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly welcomes Pasha Marlowe — therapeutic comedy coach and creator of “Roar with Laughter.” Pasha shares how a personal parenting crisis with her son’s physical and emotional illness led her to discover humor as a powerful tool for connection. You’ll hear inspiring examples, including how humor helped a mother and teen talk about the difficult topic of suicide, plus practical ways to bring playfulness into everyday interactions — whether you’re a single parent navigating screen time issues or simply looking to strengthen your bond with your teen.

• Learn how humor can help heal emotional wounds and improve communication.
• Discover easy ways to make your tweens and teens open up through playfulness.
• Understand how laughter positively impacts the brain and family relationships.

Listen now to discover how using humor can transform parenting challenges into moments of connection and growth with your tweens and teens.

You can find more about Pasha Marlowe;  https://pashamarlowe.com/

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