Join host Therese Connolly LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with her son Casey who joins her to talk all about his experience at the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend run by Challenging Teenage Sons. It was a transformative rite of passage weekend that had a profound impact on their relationship and her son's personal growth.

⭐Tess discusses her initial hesitations, the preparation leading up to the weekend, and the impact it had on their relationship.

⭐Casey shares his perspective on the activities, challenges, and valuable skills he gained during the weekend.

⭐The episode highlights the importance of parent involvement, the emotional closure ceremony, and the positive changes observed in our communication post-event.

⭐Overall, the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend was a transformative experience that fostered growth, connection, and personal development for both Tess and her son Casey.

⭐Here are three key takeaways from this powerful episode:

1️⃣ Connection and Communication: Through this weekend, Casey and I experienced a significant improvement in our connection and communication. The experience allowed us to express our feelings better and truly understand each other. Our relationship has deepened, and we now communicate more openly and effectively.

2️⃣ Personal Growth and Challenges: The Young Men's Ultimate Weekend provided Casey with the opportunity to challenge himself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. He learned new skills, faced difficult tasks, and pushed himself out of his comfort zone. This experience of growth and overcoming challenges has had a lasting impact on his confidence and self-awareness.

3️⃣ Parental Involvement and Support: As a parent, being actively involved in the parent education portion of the weekend was invaluable. It reinforced the values and virtues we want to instill in our children and provided a deeper understanding of the experience. The closing ceremony, where parents and sons reconnect, was a powerful moment of recognition and growth for both parties.

⭐I highly recommend listening to this episode to learn more about the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend and the positive impact it can have on parent-child relationships.

To learn more about the Young Men’s Ultimate Weekend go here 👉 Mark Schillinger - Helping Challenged Teenage Sons (challengingteenagesons.com)

View The Mask You Live in Documentary here 👉 The Mask You Live In Documentary — Ever Forward (everforwardclub.org)

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

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Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Yael Rothman and Katia Fredriksen who are pediatric neuropsychologists in Maryland, which means that they are thinking doctors for kids.

⭐Yael and Katia explain their roles as pediatric neuropsychologists, what they do to help parents and children with ADHD, and how they provide support.

⭐The discussion covers what ADHD is, the different types, the diagnostic process, and common misconceptions.

⭐They explore where ADHD comes from and who is likely to present with it.

⭐Learn effective parenting strategies, such as reframing how parents approach tasks with their children.

⭐Highlighting the importance of parents looking after themselves to better support their children.

⭐Discussing the impact of anxiety on children with ADHD.

⭐ They emphasize the benefits and gifts that come with different ways of thinking..

⭐Yael shares her gratitude for humor and the wonderful feelings it brings, while Katia expresses her gratitude for the opportunity to help families through her work and enjoying her job.

Find out more about Yael and Katia here 👉neuropsychmoms.com

Get Yael’s and Katia’s book ‘Different Thinkers ADHD’ here 👉https://www.amazon.com/Different-Thinkers-PhD-Katia-Fredriksen/dp/B0CCSP1BX4

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📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

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Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, in a thought-provoking conversation with Kevin Baker, a Certified Professional Life Coach specializing in empowering teenagers. Today, they delve into the topic of parenting baggage.

⭐Discover how Kevin supports tweens and teens facing life's challenges.

⭐Kevin emphasizes helping children focus on positivity and future possibilities, utilizing their skills, passions, and values to carve meaningful life paths.

⭐Learn from Kevin about parental baggage—the influences from our own upbringing and life experiences that unconsciously affect our parenting decisions and interactions with our children.

⭐Tess and Kevin discuss methods for parents to identify and process their baggage, enabling more conscious parenting choices through self-reflection.

⭐They explore the impact of family of origin and how our upbringing influences parenting behavior and shapes our worldview.

⭐Tess and Kevin discuss the importance of mindful behavior modeling and how it impacts children's development.

⭐They examine how parents' subconscious beliefs are transmitted to their children and strategies to address this.

⭐Tess and Kevin share insights on how parents can adapt their parenting approach, fostering physical, mental, and emotional growth in their children.

⭐ They provide strategies for parents to unpack and address their baggage, promoting positive parenting approaches and personal growth.

⭐ Finally, Tess and Kevin discuss practical methods for parents to manage their expectations and effectively guide and coach their children through challenges.

⭐Kevin is most grateful for the power of positivity and the power of positive thinking. Finding the silver lining to make you feel better and then you'll behave better and your actions will be better and your results will be better.

Find out more about Kevin Baker here 👉Life Coaching for Teenagers - LifeCoachKevin.com

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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 30-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session : https://calendly.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies/30min