160. LHelping Teens Stay Organized: Tools That Reduce the Parent Mental Load
Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens — Manage Behavior Problems, Reduce Screen Time & Improve Communication · Therese Connolly
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Show Notes
Are you constantly juggling your family's calendar and feeling the weight of the mental load? In this episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with Jessica Etting, founder of Jam, the AI-powered family organization app designed to help parents of tweens and teens lighten their mental load and foster independence.
They explore how Jam helps families:
- Centralize and simplify family schedules
- Empower kids and teens to manage their own activities
- Transition from parental “policing” to supportive partnership
- Improve family communication and reduce stress
Jessica also shares how the Jam Family Calendar integrates with existing tools, protects privacy, and encourages responsibility in tweens and teens. If you're a busy parent looking for smarter ways to stay connected and get organized, this episode is a must-listen.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
02:23 Introducing Jam: The AI Family Organizer
05:35 The importance of Organization in Family Life
07:59 Empowering Kids with Jam
11:47 Enhancing Family Connectivity thorough Organization
15:35 Transitioning from Policing to Partnership
16:50 Integrating Family Calendars
21:46 Managing Privacy and Personal Schedules
24:57 Subscription and Accessibility of Jam Family Calendar
28:05 Mental Load And Emotional Well-Being
32:03 Gratitude and Family Support
Find out more about Jessica Etting’s App Jam here
👉 https://www.jamfamilycalendar.com/
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