158. Hygiene Battles With Tweens and Teens: What Parents Can Do

158. Hygiene Battles With Tweens and Teens: What Parents Can Do

Author: Therese Connolly April 9, 2025 Duration: 35:48
Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens — Manage Behavior Problems, Reduce Screen Time & Improve Communication
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In this episode of the Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW interviews Sabrina Yavil, a former beauty industry executive turned entrepreneur, who shares her journey of creating Grime, a clean personal care brand for preteens and teens. Sabrina discusses the challenges of finding safe and effective products for her three boys, the battles over bath time, and her motivation to develop a solution that meets the needs of kids while ensuring their safety.

The conversation highlights the importance of self-care, the complexities of product ingredients, and the journey of entrepreneurship in the beauty industry.

In this conversation, Tess Connolly and Sabrina Yavil discuss the challenges of parenting, particularly around hygiene and self-care for children. They explore innovative products designed to simplify these routines, the importance of fostering independence in kids, and the impact of early hygiene habits on self-esteem.

Sabrina shares her journey in developing clean beauty products and emphasizes the significance of ingredient awareness for children's health. The discussion also touches on family dynamics, gratitude, and personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sabrina Yavil and Grime

07:40 Sabrina’s Journey in the Beauty Industry

12:07 The Challenge of Finding Safe Products for Kids

18:14 Navigating Bath Time Battles with Kids

21:31 Creating Grime: A Solution for Preteens and Teens

25:09 Innovative Hair Care Solutions

26:44 Navigating Parent-Child Hygiene Habits

28:57 empowering Independence in Self-Care

30:51 The Importance of Early Hygiene

32:20 Creating a Cool and Inviting Bathroom Environment

33:39 Product Development Journey

37:55 Gratitude and Family Dynamics

38:14 Ingredient Awareness and Safety

44:51 Reflection on Family and Personal Growth

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Navigating the tween and teen years alone comes with a unique set of daily tests, from managing defiance to negotiating screen time in a connected world. Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens is here for that journey. Hosted by Therese Connolly, a licensed clinical social worker and family coach, this podcast moves beyond theory to offer actionable steps you can use immediately. Therese draws on both professional expertise and a genuine understanding of the solo parent reality, where you’re the only one setting boundaries and mending fences. Conversations focus on turning behavioral challenges into opportunities for growth, finding realistic ways to pull kids from their devices, and fostering a home where communication actually works. You’ll hear strategies for building your own confidence as a parent while strengthening your family’s connections, all without the sugar-coating. This is a space for single moms and dads seeking real-life support, where every episode aims to provide a practical reset for the week ahead. Tune in for a blend of compassionate guidance and concrete tools designed specifically for the solo parent raising adolescents.
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