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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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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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 host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Nina Sossaman Pogue who is a sought-after speaker, two-time best-selling author, and podcast host.

⭐Discover how Nina helps individuals and organizations thrive through challenges and reach new levels of success.

⭐Learn about overcoming failure and building resilience. Tess and Nina discuss how parents can support their children through failures.

⭐Explore how to talk to yourself during success and failure and navigate life's transitions.

⭐Understand the importance of allowing children to fail and learn valuable life lessons.

⭐Tess and Nina address the complexities of middle school friendships and parental navigation.

⭐The importance of trusted therapists and mentors for children to discuss issues they might not share with parents.

⭐Nina explains her four-part framework to help individuals thrive through tough times.

⭐Delve into the first part of Nina's framework, focusing on how viewing our life's timeline can provide perspective and aid in understanding our experiences.

⭐Insights on how the small moments shared with children are the ones they remember most.

⭐ Discussion on the importance of mindful language when talking to ourselves and others.

⭐Nina is most grateful that all three of her kids are in a good place and that they are happy and also she is grateful for her own health.

Find out more about Nina Sossaman Pogue here 👉Meet Nina - Resilience Keynote Speaker — Nina Sossamon-Pogue (ninasossamonpogue.com)

Get Nina’s book here 👉This Is Not The End.: Strategies to Get You Through the Worst Chapters of Your Life - Kindle edition by Sossamon-Pogue, Nina. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, in a thought-provoking solo podcast about holding the line with your teen. In this episode, Tess explores strategies for setting boundaries, enforcing rules, and maintaining a strong connection with your teenager. Learn how to understand your teen's perspective, set clear expectations, communicate effectively, and build trust.

⭐ Tess explains how adolescence involves significant physical, cognitive, and emotional changes.

⭐ Learn how to listen to your teen, validate their feelings, and see things from their point of view.

⭐Tess explores the importance of discussing rules and expectations with your teen, and introduces the Tech Reset Agreement for managing screen time and device use.

⭐ Discover why consistency is key and how to maintain it in agreements on screentime, homework, bedtimes, chores, etc.

⭐ Tess shows us how to keep lines of communication open and practice active listening without judgment.

⭐ Learn how trust forms the foundation of a healthy parent-child relationship, and how to be honest and consistent in your words and actions.

⭐Get Tess’ Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

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

Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

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Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Michael Jacobus who is a seasoned Camp Director and youth development specialist, globally recognized for his expertise in child development and outdoor education.

⭐Learn how Michael entered his field and created a digital detox program for teenagers.

⭐Discover how the program works and what activities are included for the participants.

⭐Tess and Michael discuss the issues surrounding teens and technology and how the camp addresses these challenges.

⭐Understand how to determine if your child would benefit from the digital detox program and identify signs of tech addiction.

⭐Michael explains the sign-up process, eligibility criteria, and what to expect during enrollment.

⭐Hear about the range of children Michael helps and the different types of tech addictions they face.

⭐Learn about the family workshop weekend included at the end of the program and the follow-up support for families.

⭐Michael goes through what the program consists of, detailing the different activities offered and how these support the therapy provided throughout the program.

⭐Tess and Michael talk about the transformation that he sees in the children that go through the digital detox programme.

⭐Get tips on how to talk to your child about participating in the digital detox program.

⭐Michael introduces his online program for parents to help manage their children's tech addictions and outlines what it includes

⭐Find out about Michael's new book, “Unhappy Campers,” designed to help parents navigate their children's tech addiction issues.

⭐Michael is most grateful for his family.

Find out more about Michael Jacobus and the Digital Detox Program here 👉Digital Detox Programs | Reset Summer Camp | Orange

Get Michael’s book here 👉 Amazon.com: UNHAPPY CAMPERS: How technology, social media and online gaming are creating a generation of unhappy, depressed and angry kids. eBook : Jacobus, Michael, Gutensohn, Shelly: Kindle Store

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Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an episode on negotiating with tweens and teens.

⭐ Tess introduces herself as the host and discusses the challenge of negotiating with teenagers.

⭐ She shares her personal experience negotiating with her own freshman in high school.

⭐ Tess highlights the difficulties of negotiating with teens who resist parental influence, emphasizing the need for parental guidance while respecting teens' autonomy.

⭐ She shares an example from her life where her son was offered an executive functioning pilot program at school and discusses her struggles in convincing him to participate.

⭐ Tess emphasizes the importance of understanding your child's personality, strengths, weaknesses, and triggers for effective negotiation.

⭐ She talks about the significance of allowing teens to make their own decisions when appropriate, fostering independence and confidence.

⭐ Tess discusses situations where parental intervention is essential, especially concerning safety and long-term consequences.

⭐ She shares proactive negotiation strategies such as planning ahead, listening to teens' concerns, and providing positive reinforcement.

⭐ Tess encourages parents to trust their instincts and offers support and resources for negotiating with teens.

⭐ Tess offers a free 30-minute session for parents seeking further support and guidance.

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Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Donovan Dryer, a teen takeoff coach dedicated to helping young adults find their right path in life.

⭐Donovan shares his journey of realizing the need for a different path after investing five years and significant resources in obtaining his pilot's license.

⭐Tess and Donovan discuss the importance of paying attention to the signs when seeking the right path for the future.

⭐Donovan elaborates on his personal journey of finding his right path and how he assists young adults in doing the same.

⭐Donovan reflects on his experience as a school counselor and his role in supporting young adults within the school system.

⭐Tess and Donovan explore Donovan's traffic light system, a tool for parents, teachers, and counselors to assess and respond to the stress levels of children.

⭐Tess and Donovan talk about the importance of support systems and strategies for managing stress, including examples at different stress levels, is discussed

⭐Tess and Donovan share insights on managing social media influences like Snapchat streaks and leveraging them to cultivate positive habits.

⭐Tess and Donovan discuss signs indicating the need for professional help, particularly when stress levels reach the red zone.

⭐Donovan is most grateful for the discoveries and being at the front line of school tragedies and he is grateful to be able to help children at the red zone and now being able to optimize there mental health and be able to help take a lot off their plate and help them in a powerful way to fly out the nest in their best life.

Find out more about Donovan here 👉(20+) Facebook

Follow this link to his website Get Ready Coaching

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📧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