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Mindful Kids and Families, San Anselmo, CA (2025)

10/16/2025

Is screen time making your child more anxious — or are we just overthinking it? 😰📱

The truth may hit harder than you'd expect.
In this week’s episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, I dive into insights from Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation and explain how phones and social media are impacting our tweens’ mental health — and what we can do about it.

💡 You'll learn:
➡️ What changed in 2010 that triggered a rise in youth anxiety
➡️ Why your tween’s brain is especially vulnerable to screen time
➡️ The #1 reset you can implement tonight that helps reduce anxiety and improve sleep

👂Listen now and walk away with practical tools you can use right away.

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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
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👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/14/2025

😤 Arguing with your teen again? You’re not alone.

TEDx Speaker and hostage negotiator Karleen Savage joins me to share practical tools for turning conflict into connection — and helping your teen build real confidence.

🎙 Listen to the full episode on The Single Parenting Reset Show.

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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/09/2025

Is your tween ready for social media—or are they better off waiting?

In this week’s episode, Tess and expert guest Dr Melanie McNally, PsyD, unpack the real signs your child isn’t ready yet, how to start judgment-free conversations about apps, and simple ways to set healthy digital boundaries that actually stick. 💬

✨ Listen now and learn how to replace conflict with communication.
https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/07/2025

Ever feel like you’re constantly battling your child’s ADHD behaviors? 😩

What if you could shift from frustration to understanding — and actually enjoy parenting again?

Tune in to learn powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies from two “thinking doctors for kids.

🎙️ New episode out now!

🎧 Listen now and reset your parenting approach today - https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.

https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall
👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

10/02/2025

💡 Are screen time battles draining your energy?

Holding boundaries with your teen doesn’t have to feel like war. In this week’s episode, Tess shares how single parents can stay consistent with rules, without losing connection and trust.

✨ You’ll learn how to:
✔ Set screen time limits that actually stick
✔ Keep communication open with your tween or teen
✔ Build trust through consistency

🎧 Listen now and reset your parenting approach today - https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

09/30/2025

Middle school = big changes. Mood swings, independence, and screen time battles can leave parents feeling burned out.

🎧 In this week’s episode, Tess shares how to:
✔ Adjust your parenting style with empathy
✔ Delay phone use to support mental health
✔ Shift from manager → coach while parenting tweens and teens

Parenting doesn’t get easier, but with the right tools, it can feel lighter.

🎧 Listen now and get the tools to support your tween’s friendship journey → https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

09/25/2025

💔 Tween friendship drama is real. Left-out parties. Silent treatments. Shifting social circles. As a single parent, you want to help—but how much is too much?

In this week’s Single Parenting Reset Podcast, I talk with friendship expert Jessica about what’s really going on under the surface of tween and teen friendships.

You’ll learn:
✨ Jessica’s Friendship Pyramid (a tool your tween can use to identify safe, healthy connections)
✨ How to respond when your tween feels excluded—without overreacting
✨ Strategies to help your child build resilience, confidence, and better communication

🎧 Listen now and get the tools to support your tween’s friendship journey → https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And please
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⭐rate and
✍️write a review

👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

09/23/2025

Tired of arguing with your tween or teen? 😩

If you’re a single parent feeling stuck in the same daily battles — over screen time, chores, or just getting through the day — this episode is your RESET. 🛑

🎧 I walk you through a powerful 4-step strategy to break the cycle, rebuild trust, and reconnect with your tween or teen (without losing your cool).

💬 Drop a ❤️ if you’ve ever needed a parenting do-over.

🎧 Listen now: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And grab my free Tech Reset Agreement in the show notes for more scripts and strategies!

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

09/18/2025

✨Back-to-school chaos? Here’s your September reset.

Summer was fun… until the screen time battles, the bedtime chaos, and the meltdowns hit. 😩

This week’s episode gives you 3 powerful strategies to calm the chaos — including a 15-minute reset conversation that even teens will buy into.

🎧 Listen now:https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And grab my free Tech Reset Agreement in the show notes for more scripts and strategies!

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

09/16/2025

📱 Has your teen ever flat-out refused to hand over their phone?

That moment can feel explosive—especially when you’re parenting solo.

In my latest episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, I share practical strategies to actually get the phone without a tug-of-war or screaming match.
✔ Stay calm and avoid power struggles.
✔ Use tech tools and natural consequences.
✔ Protect your authority and your relationship.

🎧 Listen now:https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And grab my free Tech Reset Agreement in the show notes for more scripts and strategies!

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

09/11/2025

💔 Shocked to find out your teen is va**ng or drinking?

➡️ It doesn’t have to break your relationship.
In this episode, I share my own story of finding out my son had vaped pot—and how a 5-minute pause before confronting him turned a scary moment into one of the most connecting talks we’ve ever had.

✨ Learn how to:
Pause before reacting
Lead with curiosity
Build trust instead of shame

🎧 Tap to listen here…https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

09/09/2025

🚫 Nagging. ✅ Connecting

Parents, you’ve probably seen the FAFO meme floating around. But here’s my take: a compassionate, modified version that lets natural consequences teach your tweens & teens without shame or yelling.

This approach saves your energy and strengthens connection.

🎧 Tap to listen here…https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-parenting-reset-show/

👉 Book a 45 -min free session with me and let me offer you some strategies to help grow your connection with your tween/teen and tell you about ways I can help you 😊 I can’t wait to connect with you.
https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/parentresetcall

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass here: https://mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tech-reset-masterclass

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