{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbaby-steps-nutrition-podcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fepisode-7-puberty-3OzGMquh","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Episode 7: Tweens, Teens & Puberty","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0d39b3e7-bff6-48ff-b785-262d6795e4bc/885af444-943f-4707-b578-9823293b1e5c/podcast-logo.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Here we are as parents of older kids- we got through the middle of the night feedings and wakings of the infancy years, the temper tantrums of the toddler years, the adjustment to school of the early adolescent years yet now, things feel more stressful and unpredictable than ever! That's right, we are talking about our beloved tweens and teens!\nSometimes the days feel like it's filled with nothing but conflict and chaos, while other days we're reminded that this period is, hard for our children TOO as they are experiencing not only tremendous physical growth, also incredible emotional and intellectual growth.\n\n\nTherese (Tess) Connolly, is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and Parent Coach who provides overwhelmed and frustrated parents of tweens and teens a 5 step RESET plan, with the tools and strategies to make a change in their family’s life. \nShe founded the Parenting Reset Membership for parents who want on-going monthly parent coaching, to learn new skills, and get connection and support from other parents. \nShe is host and founder of The Parenting Reset Show podcast, coming out in late August 2021. Tess is also a psychotherapist for tween girls and has worked in mental health with children and families for over 20 years. \n\nHer parenting motto is: “The best parenting skill is right inside of you”.\n\nOn this episode of Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, Argavan speaks with Tess about what makes tween development unique and how parents can best support their child in a mutually respectful and understanding manner. Argavan and Tess discuss the impact of gender stereotyping and how social media and technology have further affected relationships with self, peers, families, colleagues and at school.\n\nIf you are struggling, this is a not-to-be-missed conversation!\n\n\n"}