Mindful Kids and Families

Mindful Kids and Families Parent coaching practice dedicated to helping children, teens and parents develop compassion, kindness and resilience - one family at a time.

Parent coaching for parents of tweens/teens who need help with communication and constant battles.

💕Helping you parent your tween/teen
🎯Parent/Family Coach, LCSW, Psychotherapist
🎙️Host of Single Parenting Reset podcast (Top 2.5% of all podcasts)

04/07/2026

Why do teens shut down when parents try to talk?
It’s one of the most common frustrations I hear from parents.

But most of the time, teens aren’t trying to push you away.
Their brains are reacting to feeling judged, pressured, or overwhelmed.

In today’s podcast episode I explain:
• why teens go silent
• what parents accidentally do that shuts communication down
• how to get teens talking again

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or by following the link in my bio ⬆️

👉 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, just follow the link in my bio ⬆️

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass by following the link in my bio ⬆️

04/02/2026

If you are parenting a tween or teen and feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone.

So many parents start wondering if they are doing something wrong when home feels more tense, emotional, or full of conflict. But often, what you are seeing is part of normal tween and teen development.

In this episode, I talk about 3 simple ways to lower the overwhelm:
Shift your mindset and stop treating every behavior like an emergency
Focus on one issue at a time and create clear agreements around screen time, chores, or money
Protect connection and your own nervous system with small daily resets

You do not have to fix everything at once.
You are not failing.
And your child is not broken.

And please
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⭐rate and
✍️write a review

👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or by following the link in my bio ⬆️

👉 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, just follow the link in my bio ⬆️

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass by following the link in my bio ⬆️

03/31/2026

Your teen’s attitude may be more about stress and independence than defiance. Curiosity first. Boundary second. That shift can calm conflict fast.

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or by following the link in my bio ⬆️

👉 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, just follow the link in my bio ⬆️

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass by following the link in my bio ⬆️

03/26/2026

Trying to talk to your teenager and getting eye rolls or one-word answers?
You’re not alone.
Research shows that parent-teen conflict tends to peak during early adolescence, especially around everyday things like chores, homework, and screen time.

But here’s what many parents don’t realize.
Teens aren’t just pushing back.
They’re paying attention to how we communicate with them.

In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset, I share three shifts that can completely change how conversations with your teen go:
• being honest and direct
• explaining the “why” behind boundaries
• giving teens the benefit of the doubt

These small shifts can turn conflict into connection.

And please
✅subscribe,
⭐rate and
✍️write a review

👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or by following the link in my bio ⬆️

👉 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, just follow the link in my bio ⬆️

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass by following the link in my bio ⬆️

03/25/2026

Parents ask me this all the time:
“How do I know if my child’s screen time is actually a problem?”

In this episode, Dr. Sajita Setia shares five simple but powerful questions parents can ask to evaluate a child’s digital health.

We talk about:
😴 sleep,
☺️social connection,
🏫 school engagement,
⛹️ hobbies beyond screens,
and whether your child is using technology in ways that help them grow or pull them further away from real life.

We also talk about AI, social media, and what healthy use really looks like.

And please
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👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or by following the link in my bio ⬆️

👉 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, just follow the link in my bio ⬆️

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass by following the link in my bio ⬆️

03/19/2026

If your tween suddenly pushes back about everything, you're not alone.

Many parents interpret this behavior as disrespect, but in reality it’s often a normal developmental stage.
Between ages 9–13 kids begin forming stronger opinions and testing independence.

In this week’s episode I explain:
• Why tweens push back
• What parents often misunderstand
• How to respond without escalating conflict
If you’re parenting a tween right now, this episode will help you navigate this stage with more clarity and connection.

And please
✅subscribe,
⭐rate and
✍️write a review

👉Listen in on your favorite podcast platform or by following the link in my bio ⬆️

👉 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, just follow the link in my bio ⬆️

👉If you are struggling with screen time at home then please
👉Sign up for the next Tech Reset Masterclass by following the link in my bio ⬆️

03/17/2026

Your tween isn’t “turning into a teen overnight”… but it can feel that way when every request becomes a debate. 😵‍💫

If you’re looking for parenting help for tweens (especially ages 9–12), this week’s episode gives you a simple, calm system you can use tonight—without yelling, lecturing, or endless reminders.
🎧 New episode: Parenting Help for Tweens: The 3-Step Reset to Stop Power Struggles Fast

In this episode you’ll learn:
✅ the micro-moment that starts most battles (homework, screens, bedtime)
✅ my 3-step reset: regulate → one sentence → structure
✅ scripts that keep your authority and protect connection
✅ a 10-minute weekly reset that lowers conflict all week

And please
subscribe,
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/

👉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

03/10/2026

Every small request doesn’t have to turn into a fight.

If asking your teen to put their phone away somehow becomes a power struggle every single time, you are not imagining it — and you are not failing.

In this episode, I talk about why teen pushback is often a normal part of development, why screen time can make reactions feel bigger, and how to stay calm without giving up your boundary.

Listen now if you are tired of arguments about phones, dinner, chores, or bedtime.

And please
subscribe,
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/

👉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

03/05/2026

The fight is over… but the next 24 hours matter most.
With tweens and teens, repair builds trust faster than “being perfect.”

Try this after the next blow-up:
✅ Wait for the window
✅ Lead with accountability
✅ Restate the relationship (no re-litigating)

And please
subscribe,
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/

👉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

03/03/2026

You’re not “weak” because screen time turns into a blowup.
You’re missing a system.

Here’s the fix in 3 words: Predict. Agree. Follow Through.
✅ Predict: the limit is known ahead of time
✅ Agree: your teen has input (you make the final call)
✅ Follow Through: same consequence, every time—no lectures
One calm conversation now can save you months of daily fights.

And please
subscribe,
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/

👉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

02/26/2026

You found it. The v**e, the cartridge, the hidden stash. Your heart is racing, you’re furious, and you’re scared. And as a solo parent, you don’t get the luxury of a co-parent to process with before you walk into that room.

Here’s the truth: what you say next can either open the door… or slam it shut for years.
In Episode 240 of The Single Parenting Reset Show, I share a research-backed way to have “the talk” about va**ng that protects safety + connection (in that order).

The framework is simple:
✅ Acknowledge (fear + love under the anger)
✅ Ask (what is va**ng doing for them?)
✅ Assert (clear values + clear boundaries, without exploding)

If your teen is va**ng, you don’t need a perfect speech. You need a grounded plan.

🎧 Listen to Episode 240: Kids Vaping—How to Have the Talk Without Destroying Trust.

And please
subscribe,
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/

👉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

02/25/2026

Your teen’s rudeness isn’t always disrespect.
Most of the time it’s dysregulation.
Try this in the moment: “That tone doesn’t work for me. Try again.”
Then repair later. Connection + boundaries can coexist.

And please
✅subscribe,
⭐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/

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

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