234. Your Teen Isn’t Pushing You Away—They’re Growing. Here’s How To Stay Close Anyway
Fri Feb 06 2026
Is your teen pulling away—and every time you try to connect, it only seems to push them further?
If you’re a single parent feeling lost in the silence or fearing the distance means you're failing, this episode will reframe everything. Tess Connolly, LCSW, walks you through why this disconnect is normal, and how most parenting advice is doing more harm than good.
Learn why your teen’s distance is a healthy part of development—not a personal rejection.Discover how to transition from “managing” your teen to guiding them with calm influence.Get real-world tools for creating low-pressure moments of connection that feel safe and natural—for both of you.
Listen now to learn how to stop chasing your teen—and start showing up in a way that keeps the door open for real connection.
⭐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)
📧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)
The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.
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Is your teen pulling away—and every time you try to connect, it only seems to push them further? If you’re a single parent feeling lost in the silence or fearing the distance means you're failing, this episode will reframe everything. Tess Connolly, LCSW, walks you through why this disconnect is normal, and how most parenting advice is doing more harm than good. Learn why your teen’s distance is a healthy part of development—not a personal rejection.Discover how to transition from “managing” your teen to guiding them with calm influence.Get real-world tools for creating low-pressure moments of connection that feel safe and natural—for both of you. Listen now to learn how to stop chasing your teen—and start showing up in a way that keeps the door open for real connection. ⭐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) 📧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) The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection. #singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication