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.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

⭐ Kristina shares her personal journey and how she became a parent coach focused on supporting families dealing with teen depression.

⭐ How to recognize signs of depression in teens, including significant behavioral changes and emotional shifts.

⭐ Practical steps parents can take when they notice mood and behavior changes in their teen.

⭐An overview of Kristina’s five-step program for supporting parents and teens through this journey.

⭐Insight into potential causes of depression, emphasizing both internal and external factors.

⭐Tips for parental self-care to stay resilient while supporting a teen.

⭐Skills and strategies to equip parents and teens with tools for coping and healing.

⭐Identifying and replacing unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthier alternatives.

⭐Balancing technology use with boundaries and fostering open communication.

⭐The importance of holding boundaries while remaining supportive through challenging times.

⭐Kristina is most grateful for the relationship that she has with her daughter now after travelling through their journey.

Find out more about Kristina Saelee here 👉 Life and Relationship Coaching | Empowered Parenting | United States

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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.

⭐ Dan shares his journey into educational consulting and executive function coaching and how he helps families.

⭐ Tess and Dan explore how parental stress impacts parenting patterns and creates ripple effects in children’s behavior.

⭐Dan discusses how parents improving communication, interactions, and physical spaces can help children show up as their best selves.

⭐ Tess and Dan talk about neurodiversity, what it means, and how neurodiverse children benefit from tailored learning approaches.

⭐ They emphasize the importance of building executive function skills early rather than waiting until problems arise later in life.

⭐Dan explains the three components of his model for understanding and improving executive function.

⭐Tess and Dan share actionable ways to set children up for success from a young age.

⭐Dan introduces the self-regulation model and how parents can apply it to improve family dynamics and support their children.

⭐Dan is most grateful for his friendship with Tess and being on her podcast and sharing his work.

Find out more about Dan Leibowitz here 👉 Innovative Learning Services | coach | Kentfield, CA, USA

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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.

⭐ Michael tells us about himself and how he got into the work that he does helping parents heal from past trauma in order to help heal family connections with their children.

⭐ Tess and Michael discuss stats and talk about how big a problem this is in men’s lives and when it goes from being ok to being an addiction.

⭐The conversation covers strategies for couples to address pornography addiction, rebuild trust, and move forward positively.

⭐ Michael explains how partners of those struggling with addiction can recognize that the behavior often stems from personal trauma, not their own inadequacies.

⭐ Michael outlines the challenges men often face in their journey to overcome addiction.

⭐Michael shares an example from a client of how their addiction began and why his client turned to pornography to help listeners understand more about why people can become addicted.

⭐Michael offers three actionable tips for overcoming addiction and fostering healthier habits.

⭐Tess and Michael emphasize the importance of personal healing and its ripple effects on family connections, parenting, and relationships.

⭐Michael is most grateful for becoming a girl Dad after having two boys (who he is also grateful for) and getting to know her and becoming a better father and a better man.

Find out more about Michael Anderson here 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anderson-44ba36ba/

Find Michaels books here 👉www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2BGH6YQ

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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.

⭐ Discover how Jeff’s life experiences and lessons as a father inspired him to write his parenting books.

⭐ Tess and Jeff explore the importance of having a parenting strategy and being intentional in your journey as a parent.

⭐ Hear Jeff’s practical strategies for raising resilient kids and his thoughts on challenging societal norms in parenting.

⭐ Learn about the four simple yet powerful attributes Jeff emphasizes: personal courtesy, sustained confidence, grinding resilience in adversity, and ambition.

⭐ Tess shares examples from her own parenting journey with her son and Jeff offers insights from raising his sons, highlighting how these values can be taught in different ways.

⭐ Get insights on supporting children through challenges and helping them push past obstacles they face in life.

⭐ Tess and Jeff discuss ways to inspire ambition in children and nurture their drive for success.

⭐ Jeff is most grateful for his three sons and his strategy and his fortitude to keep to his strategy along the journey.

Find out more about Jeff Nelligan and purchase his book here 👉 NELLIGAN BOOKS

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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.

⭐ Discover how Elaine’s life experiences inspired her to write this book, offering guidance on self-discovery and finding purpose.

⭐ Tess and Elaine dive into the importance of being present and truly listening—to both ourselves and others.

⭐Elaine shares how practicing quietness led her to a transformative chance connection and her discovery of the ‘Labyrinth’ as a meditative tool.

⭐ Elaine talks about the ‘Labyrinth’ and its meaning and how we can use it as a meditative tool to help guide you to the truth of who you are through the twists and turns of life.

⭐ Tess explores the challenge parents face in finding moments of quiet. Elaine shares her advice for navigating these times.

⭐ Tess and Elaine discuss how prioritizing our well-being and putting ourselves first teaches children resilience and emotional strength and helps us to show up as our best selves.

⭐ Tess and Elaine discuss the benefits of decluttering our spaces to create room for calm and focus.

⭐Elaine reflects on what purpose means to her and why moments of quiet are essential to discovering our true path.

⭐ Elaine leaves listeners with powerful insights on reconnecting with themselves to live authentically and fully.

⭐Elaine is most grateful for this moment right now.

Find out more about Elaine Glass here 👉 Elaine Glass

Purchase Elaine’s book here 👉 Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are: Glass, Elaine: 9781401976262: Amazon.com: Books

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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

• What Is Parent Coaching?

• • Professional parent coaching provides psychoeducation and practical strategies.

  • It’s directive, goal-oriented, and typically lasts 1-6 months.

  • It focuses on introducing and discussing new parenting strategies, offering support, and devising plans to implement them.

• Key Benefits of Parent Coaching:

• • Improved family communication.

  • Better parenting strategies and confidence.

  • Solution-focused thinking.

  • Mindset shifts in how to parent tweens or teens.

  • Strengthened parent-child relationships.

• Who Can Benefit from Parent Coaching?

• • Families facing issues like screen time struggles, communication breakdowns, transitions (e.g., marriage, death, adoption), and behavioral challenges.

  • Parents of children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).

  • Support for parents dealing with adolescent mental health challenges, substance abuse, or co-parenting issues.

• My Approach to Parent Coaching:

• • Grounded in mindfulness and intentionality.

  • Professional experience as an LCSW for nearly 30 years with knowledge of mental health, child development, and family dynamics.

  • Personal experience growing up in a self-sufficient family in New Hampshire, which shaped my approach to self-determination and family cooperation.

  • Incorporating mindfulness practices to help parents stay present and grounded.

Parent Coaching vs. Psychotherapy:

• Coaching is more focused on the present and future, with the goal of achieving family harmony.

• Psychotherapy addresses mental health issues and is often focused on healing past traumas.

• I provide examples of when therapy is necessary and when coaching is a better fit.

• Family Coaching:

• • Family coaching involves working with both parents and children to create real change.

  • I discuss how family coaching leads to breakthroughs and faster progress than individual sessions.

If you're interested in learning more about parent coaching and how it can support your family, click the link to book a: 20-30 minute Parent Reset Consultation Call Let’s see if parent or family coaching is the right fit for you!

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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.

⭐ Discover how Karleen’s diverse life experiences have guided her to work closely with teenagers, sharing valuable insights from both her personal and professional journey.

⭐ Karleen introduces her "Confident Teen Blueprint," breaking down the three essential components that help parents guide their teens toward self-assurance.

⭐ Tess and Karleen explore these components in detail, offering real-life examples of how they apply to everyday challenges with teens.

⭐ The conversation delves into how parents can effectively manage conflict with their teens, navigating both their child’s and their own developmental journey.

⭐ They discuss the significance of building and maintaining trust between parents and their tweens/teens, alongside the need for consistency in parenting approaches.

⭐ Karleen highlights the importance of recognizing that parenting teens often involves managing conflict, providing support, and guiding them through difficult, messy stages.

⭐ She shares fascinating insights from her work as a hostage negotiator, drawing parallels to parenting strategies that help resolve conflicts by fostering understanding and perspective.

⭐ Karleen outlines five key skills parents can use to navigate through complex problems ("wicked problems") with their teens, helping them grow as more effective, thoughtful parents.

⭐ Through relatable examples, Karleen shows how these skills can be applied in real parenting situations, offering a roadmap for handling conflicts and improving communication with tweens and teens.

⭐ Tess and Karleen conclude by discussing the concept of "holding space" for your child, with Karleen sharing a personal story about using this approach with her own daughter to highlight its importance in fostering connection and resolution during conflicts.

⭐Karleen is most grateful for the pre call with Tess and it helped remind her of how human we are.

Find out more about Karleen Savage here 👉Parents Communication Confidence Connection (karleensavage.com)

Listen to Part 1 here 👉 146. Empowering Your Teen: Effective Strategies For Building Confidence (mindfulkidsandfamilies.com)

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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