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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📧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 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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⭐️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 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 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