92. Why Creating Emotional Safety Is the First Step To Changing Behavior in Tweens

"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."

Feel like your tween is pulling away—and nothing you say seems to land anymore?

In this powerful episode, Tess is joined by Clarissa, who works closely with tweens and their families using a framework called the Foundations of Connection. They break down the key principles that help you reset your parenting—from creating emotional safety to challenging your own beliefs—and build the kind of trust that makes teens feel seen and heard.

• Learn what the Foundations of Connection are—and how to use them in everyday parenting moments.
• Understand how creating a judgment-free zone helps your child open up more.
• Explore how journaling, emotional awareness, and slowing down can reset your parenting mindset and your child’s behavior.

Press play now to learn how to parent with more calm, connection, and clarity—even through the toughest tween years.

Learn more about Clarissa here 👉 Home (parentweenconnection.com)

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🆘 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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