Are you tired of repeating yourself 10 times just to get your kid to brush their teeth or put down the phone?

In this episode, parenting coach Tia Slightham joins Tess Connolly, LCSW, to break down the real reason your kids aren’t listening—and it’s not because they’re defiant. Whether you're parenting solo or just trying to reduce daily power struggles, this conversation offers practical, proven tools to create calm, cooperation, and connection.

Discover the 3-step boundary-setting method that helps kids actually follow through without constant nagging

Learn why switching just one word (from if to when) can transform your child's behavior

Understand the critical difference between punishment and discipline—and why most parents get it wrong

Press play now to learn how to stop repeating yourself and start parenting with purpose using tools that truly work—even for your strong-willed tween or teen.

If you’re feeling burnt out, weighed down by guilt, and wishing there was a way to parent with more peace, more patience, and more connection…

you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault.

You’ve simply been missing the right strategy.

That’s exactly why I want to give you two powerful tools: that have helped over 10,000 parents overcome this

First, you’ll get my 5 ingredient, “Golden Time Guide."

This simple daily plan helps you meet your child’s emotional needs in just 10 minutes a day—so you can break the cycles of nagging, yelling and power struggles. Learn to create a strong connection with your kids all with cooperation and calmness in your home.

Second, I’m offering you a private "Parenting Breakthrough Session."

This is a 50-minute 1:1 call where we’ll take a close look at where you're feeling stuck, uncover the real reasons behind the challenges you’re facing, and create a personalized action plan to help you shift from surviving to thriving.

And during this session, I’ll also walk you through a game changing tool which is inside my Parenting with Purpose Method—the same framework that’s helped thousands of parents break old cycles and build homes full of respect, connection, and confidence.

If you’re ready to stop struggling and start seeing real change, I would love to support you.

To get both the Golden Time Guide and your Parenting Breakthrough Session, just head over to Instagram (@tiaparentingcoach) and DM me the word "RESET"

One more time—just send me the word "RESET" on Instagram @tiaparentingcoach, and I’ll personally get everything over to you.

Find out more about Tia Slightham here 👉 www.tiaslightham.com

📧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 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session: Parent Reset Call

⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here:

Is your teen’s behavior pushing your limits and testing your patience?

As a single parent, handling behavior problems and communication challenges with your tween or teen can feel overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll discover how to confidently hold the line on screen time, chores, and other boundaries—while still nurturing a strong, positive connection.

Learn how to address behavior problems and defiance by understanding the developmental changes tweens and teens are going through.

Find out how to create a safe, collaborative space for communication so your teen feels heard and respected.

Get practical tools and tips—like the Tech Reset Agreement—to manage screen time and build consistency in your parenting.

Tune in now to discover proven strategies to improve communication, manage behavior problems, and confidently parent your tween or teen—while staying connected and consistent.

📧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 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session: Parent Reset Call

⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

⭐️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)

Chapters

00:00 Podcast Setup and Introduction

07:07 Introducing the Topic: Parenting Tweens and Teens

09:03 Screen Time Battles: A Common Concern

26:34 Building a Screen Time Agreement

31:49 Wrap-Up and Future Topics

📧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 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session: Parent Reset Call

⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

⭐️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)