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"The Parenting Reset Show"
I'm your host, Therese Connolly, LCSW

Are there days you wish you could push the reset button and start over with your kids that day? Do you ever wish you had a plan of how to start to make a shift with your kids? Someone to guide you along your parenting journey as you make adjustments and has the strategies and the knowledge to help you implement these changes?
That’s what I love to do, support parents with resetting along this path of parenting.
I’m Tess Connolly, parent coach for parents of tweens and teens, founder of the Parenting Reset membership and a mother to a darling tween boy.
The Parenting Reset Show is all about resetting; making shifts and changes both big and small in your family’s life.
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Episode 46:
Older Teen Boys talk about their Challenges, Joys and What Matters Most
Tess Connolly LCSW talks with three older teen boys Arthur, Peter and Luca about different stresses in their lives and how they manage this.

Episode 34:
How To Manage Sibling Rivalry
Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Lalaine Frankel about how to manage sibling rivalry especially with tweens and teens.

Episode 2:
The Original Reset of 1976
Today we’re joined by host Tess Connolly’s parents, Rick and Martha. In 1976, these parents moved their five children, all under the age of ten, to the woods in New Hampshire with no electricity and no running water so they could find freedom, individuality, and live through their own values.
Latest Episodes

Episode 157:
The Relationship you have with your Child is More Important than any Device
Effective Screen Time Management for Teens
In this episode, I’m excited to share a conversation I had with Kristina Nation on Brave Bold TV called “Kick Your Teen's Troubles to the Curb”!
We dive into the challenges of managing screen time and social media use among teenagers—something so many parents struggle with.

Episode 156:
Navigating the College Preparation Journey
Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, in a thought-provoking conversation with Shellee Howard as they discuss the complexities of the college admissions process, the importance of understanding student identity and motivation, and the strategies for navigating college selection while aiming for a debt-free education.

Episode 155:
Helping Your Teen Navigate Depression
Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Kristina Saelee, a parent coach specializing in helping families navigate the challenges of raising teens struggling with depression.

Episode 154:
Building Executive Function Skills Early: A Guide For Parents
Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for a deep dive into parenting strategies with Dan Leibowitz M.A, M.S, an expert in educational consulting and executive function coaching. Discover how our own behaviors as parents shape our children’s success, and learn practical tips to set them up for middle school and beyond.

Episode 153:
The Hidden Struggle: Healing Trauma And Rebuilding Trust In Your Relationship
Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an engaging conversation with Michael Anderson a family therapist, coach for men overcoming pornography addiction, children’s author of the Jungle Tails series (focused on children’s mental health), and father of three.

Episode 152:
How to Help Your Kids Overcome Challenges And Find Success
Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an insightful conversation with Jeff Nelligan who is the father of three boys and a well-known commentator in the world of American parenting. His most recent book is the 2nd edition of “Four Lessons from My Three Sons – How You Can Raise Resilient Kids,” in which he outlined his parenting techniques and the path of his sons through childhood and adolescence to the U.S. Naval Academy, Williams College, and West Point.

Episode 151:
Finding The Calm In The Chaos: How Getting Quiet Can Transform Your Parenting
Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an insightful conversation with Elaine Glass, a transformative coach and healer who has helped countless people unlock their true selves, find purpose, peace, and self-empowerment. Together, they discuss Elaine’s new book, Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are.

Episode 150:
The Power of Parent Coaching | Benefits and Rewards and How it Differs from Psychotherapy
What is Parent Coaching?
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Professional parent coaching provides psychoeducation and practical strategies.
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It’s directive, goal-oriented, and typically lasts 1-6 months.
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It focuses on introducing and discussing new parenting strategies, offering support, and devising plans to implement them.

Episode 149:
Building Trust and Navigating Conflict: Expert Tips For Parenting Tweens and Teens
Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for Part 2 of an insightful conversation with Karleen Savage who is a TEDx Speaker, hostage negotiator and a seasoned parent who is committed to empowering parents in building confidence within their teens.
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