Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens — Manage Behavior Problems, Reduce Screen Time & Improve

You know something is wrong. Your teenage son is quieter than usual, irritated, withdrawn, or clearly upset. So you ask: “What happened?” “Are you okay?” “Did something happen at school?” And all you get back is: “I’m fine.” Or worse: “Mom, leave me alone.” When you’re worried about your child, it can feel almost impossible not to keep asking. But sometimes, the harder we pursue connection, the farther away our teenager moves. In this short Thursday Quick Reset, I’m sharing a simple shift that can completely change these moments: Open the door. Don’t drag him through it. You’ll learn why repeated questions can feel like pressure to an overwhelmed teenager and what to say instead. I’m also giving you three specific scripts you can use when: You know something is wrong but your teen says he’s fine Your son seems overwhelmed and needs space He snaps, “Leave me alone” We’ll also talk about why some of the best conversations with teenagers happen sideways—in the car, walking the dog, making food, or sitting together without the pressure of a formal conversation. The goal isn’t to get your teenager to tell you everything. And connection does not mean your son never pulls away. Adolescence is supposed to include independence and separation. The goal is to build a relationship where your teenager knows: “I can come back here when I’m ready.” Because your job isn’t to make him talk. Your job is to make the relationship safe enough that when he wants to talk, he knows where to come. As I say often: The relationship is the intervention. Listen to Episode 298 and practice just one change this week: Instead of asking another question, try: “You don’t have to talk about it right now. I’m around if you want me.” Then give it some space. If conflict and communication with your tween or teen have become exhausting, download my Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for practical scripts and a plan for handling those first critical minutes of conflict. ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

Your teenage son may be taller than you, stronger than you, pushing for more independence—and acting like he needs you less. But that doesn’t necessarily mean he needs less connection. In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show , I’m joined by relational and men’s coach Mike Elliott for an honest conversation about what teenage boys may be communicating underneath the shutdown, defensiveness, anger, and “Leave me alone.” Because sometimes what looks like disrespect or withdrawal is actually a young person who doesn’t yet know what to do with everything happening inside of him. Mike and I talk about what it means for a teen boy to be under-resourced emotionally and relationally—and why connection, emotional safety, support, and healthy mentorship matter so much as boys move toward adulthood. We also talk specifically about the experience of single moms raising sons . How do you remain the safe place without trying to fix everything? How do you recognize the tenderness that may still be there underneath your son's growing strength and independence? And how do you help him find healthy men to learn from when Dad may not be available—or may not be able to provide the mentorship your son needs? Inside this conversation, you'll learn: Why your teenage son's difficult behavior may be protecting something more vulnerable Why fixing, lecturing, or problem-solving too quickly can make a teen stop opening up How emotional safety changes the way your son experiences you Why boys can still need reassurance and connection even while pushing for independence How to separate your own history and triggers from what is happening with your son What healthy male mentorship can offer a growing boy How to look beyond Dad and intentionally build a wider circle of healthy men Mike’s simple VAR framework: Vulnerability, Acknowledgment, Reassurance What to say when your teen is overwhelmed and snapping at you Why seeing your son for who he actually is may matter more than trying to mold him into who you think he should become One of my favorite ideas from this conversation is simple: When your teen brings you vulnerability, you don't always have to fix it. Sometimes your job is simply to hold it. That is connection before correction in action. Listen to the full episode and consider this question: Where might my son need more connection, support, or mentorship right now—not more correction? Mike Elliott is an executive relational coach and men's coach based in British Columbia, Canada. His interest in relationships and emotional development grew partly from his own history. Mike was adopted twice during his first year of life and describes struggling with relationships, identity, substance use, anger, and disconnection during adolescence and early adulthood. After his own marriage ended, he devoted himself more deeply to understanding relationships, attachment, emotional development, and men's work. Today, he works with men around relationships, personal responsibility, emotional growth, mentorship, and becoming more grounded leaders in their families and lives. And if conflict with your tween or teen keeps turning into arguments, shutdowns, or power struggles, download my Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for practical scripts to help you respond differently in those difficult moments. And be sure to follow or subscribe to The Single Parenting Reset Show so you don't miss the next Quick Reset. ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

You tell your teen it’s time to put the phone away. They say: “One more minute.” You wait. Then you ask again. And suddenly a simple phone limit turns into a full-blown power struggle. If this happens in your house, the answer usually isn’t repeating yourself louder, threatening a bigger consequence, or grabbing the phone out of your teen’s hand. In this Quick Reset, I’m giving you a simple three-part response you can use when your tween or teen won’t get off their phone: Connection. Limit. Choice. You’ll also learn what to say when they agree to “two more minutes” and still don’t stop — and what to do when they flat-out refuse. You’ll walk away with exact language to help you: Set a phone limit without immediately creating a power struggle Give your teen autonomy without giving up the boundary Stop repeating yourself five times Respond when your teen says no Use consequences that are connected to the actual problem Come back later for a calmer repair conversation Protect the relationship while still parenting firmly Because your teen does not have to like the boundary for you to hold it. And you do not have to damage the relationship in order to enforce it. The relationship is the intervention. If phones and screens are becoming one of the biggest sources of conflict in your home, download my free Tech Reset Agreement. It will help you create clearer expectations around phones, screens, and technology before the next argument starts. ⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection: 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

You tell your teen it’s time to put the phone away. They say, “I’m almost done.” Ten minutes later, you’re asking again. And suddenly you’re no longer talking about a phone. You’re arguing about fairness, trust, independence, and whether you’re “too controlling.” If screen-time limits keep turning into nightly power struggles, the answer may not be a bigger consequence. It may be a clearer plan. In this episode of the Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how to set screen-time boundaries that are clear, predictable, and easier to enforce without getting pulled into endless arguments. You’ll learn why trying to create the boundary during the conflict usually makes things worse — and what to do instead. Tess walks you through a simple three-step reset you can use with tweens and teens: 1. Set the limit outside the conflict. 2. Make the expectation concrete. 3. When your teen pushes back, use fewer words. You’ll also learn Tess’s simple: Acknowledge. Limit. Choice. framework for responding when your teen argues about a phone or screen boundary. Instead of explaining, defending, lecturing, or negotiating your way through another screen-time fight, you’ll have clear language to use. Try: “I hear that you’re frustrated.” “The phone still parks at 10.” “You can plug it in now, or take two minutes to finish what you’re doing and plug it in yourself.” Your teenager may still dislike the boundary. That’s okay. The goal isn’t to make your teen happy about every limit. The goal is to create boundaries they can understand, predict, and eventually learn to manage themselves. Because connection before correction does not mean parenting without limits. You can protect the relationship and still be the parent. ⭐️ Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations: Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan . ⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection: 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

Your teenager looks you in the eye and says: “You can’t make me.” Those four words can make a parent feel as though their authority is being tested—and that they need to win the moment immediately. But responding with “Oh, yes I can” usually turns the original issue into a power struggle. Now the conflict is no longer about the phone, chore, curfew, or family expectation. It’s about who will back down first. In this Quick Reset, Tess gives you a calmer and more effective response: “I’m not going to physically force you. The expectation is still ______. If you choose not to do it, ______ will happen. I’ll give you a minute.” You’ll learn how to communicate the boundary, offer your teen appropriate responsibility for their choice, and step away without giving up your parental authority. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “You can’t make me” pulls parents into a power struggle The exact script to use instead of saying “Oh, yes I can” Why fewer words and a lower voice are more effective How to choose a related, reasonable, and enforceable outcome What to say if your teen keeps arguing Why your teen’s immediate reaction is not the best measure of whether your response worked When a situation requires protective action rather than a communication script The goal is not to overpower your teenager or force them to agree with you. The goal is to stay grounded, hold the boundary, and protect the relationship while you follow through. Because the relationship is the intervention—and connection and authority can exist at the same time. ⭐️ Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations: Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan . ⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection: 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

Your teenager rolls their eyes, insults you, says “whatever,” or slams the door—and your entire body reacts. You immediately think: They cannot speak to me this way. So you take the phone, cancel the weekend, or announce a punishment. But now the original problem has disappeared, and you are trapped in an even bigger power struggle about the consequence. Teen disrespect should not be ignored, but it does not always require an immediate punishment. In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains what to do during the critical moments before deciding on a consequence. You’ll learn how to distinguish between a dysregulated teenager, a teenager using disrespect to avoid a responsibility, and harmful behavior that requires repair or a consequence. Tess walks you through the three-part Before-Consequence Check: Pause your reaction. Sort the behavior. Choose the response. You’ll also learn: Why pausing does not weaken your parental authority How to address disrespect without losing the original boundary When to ask your teenager for a communication redo How to require repair without demanding a forced apology When a consequence is genuinely necessary How to make consequences connected, proportionate, and enforceable What to say when your teenager refuses to continue the conversation You’ll leave with practical scripts you can use during real conflicts—not simply ideas that sound good when everyone is calm. Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations: Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan . ⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection: 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

Your teen walks through the door, barely looks at you, and heads straight to their room. You ask what happened. They say, “Nothing.” You try again. They answer, “I’m fine. Just leave me alone.” For many parents, especially single parents carrying the emotional weight of the family, this moment can feel deeply personal. You may worry that your teen no longer trusts you or that the distance between you is becoming permanent. The more worried you become, the more questions you may ask. But when your teen is overwhelmed, embarrassed, ashamed, angry, or simply unable to put an experience into words, repeated questions can feel like pressure. Giving your teen space does not mean ignoring them. Staying connected does not require forcing them to talk. The goal is to show your teen: I notice you. I care about what is happening. I can respect your need for space. I will not emotionally disappear. I am available when you are ready. In this Quick Reset episode, you’ll learn five scripts to use when your teen shuts you out: What to say when your teen refuses to talk. How to name what you notice without assuming you know what happened. How to ask whether they want listening, help, or space. How to check for safety without demanding every detail. How to give space while creating a clear time to reconnect. Tess also shares concrete parent-and-teen examples, what to do when you have already pushed too hard, and why a conversation that doesn’t happen immediately can still represent parenting progress. If this episode helped you, follow the show and share it with another parent who may need these words today. The relationship is the intervention. If this episode helped, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show on Apple Podcasts so the next practical reset is waiting for you. Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations: Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan . ⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection: 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

Your teen comes home, closes their bedroom door, and gives you one-word answers. You ask how their day was. “Fine.” You ask whether anything happened. “No.” You ask if they are upset with you. “I don’t know. Can you please leave me alone?” You are asking because you care—but the more you try to get your teen talking, the further away they seem to move. Teen silence can trigger enormous fear in a parent. You may worry that something is wrong, that your teen no longer trusts you, or that your relationship is slipping away. This can feel especially intense when you are parenting alone or carrying most of the emotional responsibility for your family. There may not be another adult beside you to help hold the worry, so you understandably try harder to get information. But your teen may experience those repeated questions as pressure, monitoring, or an expectation to talk before they are ready. Their silence does not automatically mean they do not love you or need you. Sometimes it means they are overwhelmed, embarrassed, tired, afraid of a reaction, or still trying to understand their own feelings. In this episode, you will learn: Why teenagers often shut down with the people they love most How your own fear can unintentionally create more pressure Why asking fewer questions can sometimes lead to more communication How to create low-pressure opportunities for connection What to do when your teen shares one small piece of information How advice, fixing, and lectures can close the door again How to repair the pattern if conversations have become tense When teen withdrawal may require more direct attention and support The goal is not to find the perfect question that makes your teen tell you everything. The goal is to become the parent with whom your teen feels safe bringing the difficult things. If this episode helped you, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show on Apple Podcasts so the next practical reset is waiting for you. You can also download my free Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit , which gives you practical scripts and a plan for staying grounded during difficult moments with your tween or teen. Find the link in the show notes. If communication has broken down in your family and you would like individualized support, you can also learn more about working with me through parent and family coaching. Schedule a Parent Reset Strategy Session. In the next Quick Reset episode, I will give you five exact scripts to use when your teen shuts you out—without chasing, lecturing, or closing the door to future communication. ⭐️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👇: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 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

You find a vape in your teenager’s room, backpack, or pocket. When you ask about it, they shrug and say: “It’s not a big deal.” “Everyone does it.” “It’s only nicotine.” “I can stop whenever I want.” “You’re completely overreacting.” Those statements can immediately pull you into an argument. You may feel compelled to prove how dangerous vaping is, demand a confession, or give a severe consequence before you understand what is actually happening. But you do not have to convince your teen that vaping is serious before you can respond seriously. In Episode 289, we talked about the first conversation to have after discovering that your teen has been vaping. In today’s Quick Reset, we are getting even more practical. Tess gives you five exact scripts for responding when your teen minimizes, defends, or dismisses their vaping. You’ll learn what to say when your teen tells you: “Vaping is no big deal.” “Everyone does it.” “It’s only nicotine.” “I can stop whenever I want.” “You’re completely overreacting.” You’ll also learn why arguing, lecturing, and piling on frightening information can make your teen defend vaping more strongly—even when part of them may already be worried. These scripts will help you: Stay calm without becoming passive. Hold a clear boundary without demanding agreement. Move beyond the argument and assess what is actually happening. Ask about frequency, cravings, stress, peer pressure, and access. Help your teen become more honest about whether stopping feels difficult. Protect your relationship while still taking nicotine use seriously. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can affect areas of the developing adolescent brain connected to attention, learning, mood, and impulse control. Young people can also begin showing signs of nicotine dependence before they are vaping every day. CDC: E-Cigarette Use Among Youth Your goal is not to frighten or shame your teen. Your goal is to make it safer for them to tell you the truth—and then take the appropriate next step. Download Tess’s free Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven additional scripts and a practical plan for the first ten minutes of a difficult conversation. ⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection: 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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 Important note: This episode provides parenting education and is not individualized medical advice. If your teenager is vaping regularly, is having difficulty stopping, or may be using unknown or THC-containing products, contact their pediatrician or another qualified healthcare professional.

You find a vape in your teenager’s backpack, bedroom, sweatshirt, or car. Within seconds, fear takes over: How long has this been happening? Where did they get it? Is this nicotine or marijuana? Are they addicted? What else are they hiding? You may want to immediately take their phone, ground them, demand the whole story, or deliver a long lecture about what vaping can do to their health. But the first few minutes of this conversation matter. If your teen feels cornered, shamed, or interrogated, you may get denial, blame, or partial truths. That does not mean you should ignore the vaping or avoid consequences. It means that before you decide what response is appropriate, you need enough information to understand what you are actually dealing with. In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how to begin the first conversation after discovering that your tween or teen has been vaping. You will learn: Why you should regulate yourself before confronting your teen The difference between starting with facts and starting with accusations What to say when your teen insists the vape belongs to someone else Five questions that can help you understand how frequently your teen is vaping How to explore whether vaping is connected to stress, anxiety, social pressure, focus, or nicotine cravings Why experimentation, regular use, and possible nicotine dependence require different responses How to create consequences that are related, reasonable, and focused on safety When to involve your teen’s pediatrician or another healthcare professional How to repair the conversation if you already yelled, threatened, or reacted out of fear The goal is not to become permissive about vaping. The goal is to respond in a way that gives you the best chance of getting honest information, protecting your teen’s health, and addressing the real reason the vaping is happening. You can hold a clear boundary and preserve the relationship at the same time. The relationship is the intervention. If this episode helped, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show on Apple Podcasts so the next practical reset is waiting for you. Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations: Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan . If vaping, lying, escalating conflict, or disconnection has become an ongoing concern in your family, you can also learn more about a Parent Reset Strategy Session here: Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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 IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode provides general parenting education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. If you are concerned that your teen may be dependent on nicotine or using THC or another unknown substance, contact their pediatrician or another qualified healthcare professional.

You have asked your teen to put down their phone three times. They have barely looked up, and “just one more minute” is quickly turning into another family argument. What can you say without yelling, lecturing, or giving up on the boundary? In this practical Quick Reset, Tess Connolly, LCSW, gives single parents five specific scripts to use when their tween or teen: Ignores the first request to put the phone down Repeatedly asks for “just one more minute” Says everyone else’s parents allow more phone time Gets angry and calls you controlling Sneaks the phone back after bedtime Tess also explains why shorter, calmer language works better than repeating, threatening, or trying to convince your teen that the boundary is fair. You will learn how to acknowledge what your teen is feeling without removing the limit, offer appropriate choices without reopening the negotiation, and create consequences that are connected, specific, and time-limited. Your teen does not have to like the boundary for the boundary to be appropriate. You can protect the relationship and hold the limit at the same time. The relationship is the intervention—and calm, clear boundaries are part of that relationship. Listen to Episode 287, Teen Screen Time Limits: How to Reset Phone Boundaries Without Constant Fights , for the larger framework behind today’s scripts. ⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection: 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

Does every request to put down the phone turn into arguing, negotiating, or “I’m almost done”? Many parents try stricter limits, longer lectures, or bigger consequences—but the same screen-time battle returns the next day. The problem may not be that you need a harsher rule. The problem may be that the boundary only becomes clear when everyone is already frustrated. In this flagship episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how to reset teen screen-time boundaries without treating every type of screen use the same. You will learn: Why one perfect screen-time number does not tell you the whole story How to identify what your teenager’s phone use is crowding out Why protecting sleep is often the best place to begin How to separate homework, creative, social, and entertainment screen use How to understand what the phone is doing for your teen emotionally The five elements of a clear teen screen-time agreement How to use related, reasonable, and time-limited consequences What to do when screen-time expectations differ between two homes When excessive screen use may indicate a deeper concern You do not have to choose between protecting your relationship and holding a firm boundary. Your teenager needs both connection and leadership. When you understand the need beneath the screen use, make expectations specific, and stop renegotiating the boundary during every conflict, the phone no longer has to dominate your relationship. Download Tess’s free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer expectations around phone use, sleep, schoolwork, family time, and what happens when the agreement is not followed. ⭐️ Download the free Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan . ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

Your teen looks at you and says: “I’m not going to school.” Before you argue, lecture, threaten consequences, or immediately agree to let them stay home, pause. What you say next can either increase the power struggle—or help your teenager move toward the next manageable step. In this Quick Reset episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly gives you five calm, practical scripts for the most common school-morning situations. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOUR TEEN: • Flatly refuses to go to school • Complains of a stomachache or headache • Becomes panicked or overwhelmed • Asks for “just one mental health day” • Says they are being bullied or feel unsafe THE QUICK RESET When your teen says: “I’m not going to school,” try: “I hear that you do not want to go, and I believe this feels hard. School is still the plan. Would you like me to drive you, or are you taking the bus?” This response acknowledges your teen’s distress without reopening the entire school-attendance decision. The goal is not to dismiss anxiety or force a teenager into a medically unsafe or dangerous situation. The goal is to: • Acknowledge the distress • Communicate confidence • Move toward the next manageable step Sometimes that next step is getting dressed. Sometimes it is getting into the car. Sometimes it is meeting a counselor at the school entrance or following a coordinated return-to-school plan. And sometimes it is stopping to investigate a medical, mental-health, bullying, or safety concern. One important reminder from this episode is: “Let’s make today smaller instead of making it disappear.” Your teenager does not always need to feel completely calm before taking the next step. They need to know that you see how difficult this feels—and that you believe they can move through it with appropriate support. Go back and listen to Episode 285 for the deeper conversation about normal reluctance, anxiety, school avoidance, appropriate accommodations, and when to seek professional support. ⭐️ Download the free Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan . ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

Your teen says their stomach hurts, they barely slept, and now they are refusing to go to school. Do you push them to attend? Let them stay home? Or call someone for help? Back-to-school anxiety is common, but not every “I’m not going” means the same thing. In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains the important differences between normal reluctance, anxiety, school avoidance, and a pattern that requires professional support. You will learn: • Why anxiety-related physical symptoms can be genuine • How avoidance temporarily lowers anxiety but may make the next school day harder • When parental support begins turning into repeated rescue • Why appropriate school accommodations are not the same as avoidance • A three-part response that combines validation, confidence, and action • When to contact your teen’s pediatrician, school, or a mental health professional You do not have to choose between dismissing your teen’s anxiety and allowing anxiety to control every decision. You can take their distress seriously, remain curious about what is underneath it, and help them take the next manageable step. When school avoidance is persistent or connected to significant anxiety, depression, physical symptoms, bullying, or safety concerns, involve your teen’s pediatrician, school, and a licensed mental health professional. Follow The Single Parenting Reset Show so you do not miss Episode 286: Teen Won’t Go to School? What to Say That Morning. ⭐️ Download the free Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan . ⭐️ If your family is stuck in repeating school-morning conflict, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐️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 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

What do you say when your teen looks you in the eye and denies something you feel almost certain happened? What if they blame a friend, a sibling, a teacher, or their other parent? When you believe your teenager is lying, it is easy to get pulled into questioning, proving, arguing, and trying to force a confession. But you do not need your teen to admit everything before you can respond clearly and protectively. In this Quick Reset episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares five practical scripts for responding when your tween or teen denies what happened, blames someone else, changes their story, returns with the truth, or when you simply do not have enough information yet. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: • What to say when you have reliable information but your teen keeps denying what happened • How to acknowledge another person’s involvement without allowing your teen to avoid responsibility • How to respond when your teen’s story keeps changing • What to say when your teen comes back and finally tells you the truth • How to make a safe parenting decision when you suspect dishonesty but do not know the complete truth • Why calm parenting does not mean ignoring dishonesty or removing accountability You do not have to turn the conversation into a courtroom. You can respond to the information you have, hold the appropriate boundary, and leave a clear path back to honesty and repair. LISTEN TO EPISODE 283: Teen Lying: What to Do and How to Rebuild Trust This is the flagship episode that explains why tweens and teens lie and how parents can begin rebuilding trust without damaging the relationship. ⭐Are denial, blame, shutdowns, and repeated arguments creating more conflict in your home? Download the free Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit. It includes seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan to help you stay calm, protect the relationship, and hold the boundary. Download it here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/tween-and-teen-conflict-reset-kit If this episode helped you, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show, leave a review, and share it with another parent of a tween or teen. The best parenting skill is already inside of you—it’s the connection and relationship you have ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️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 Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session 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

Has your teen ever looked you directly in the eye and told you something you knew was not true? Teen lying can make you question more than the story your teen is telling you. It can make you question your relationship, your judgment, and whether you can trust anything they say. When you are parenting on your own, this can feel especially destabilizing. You may not have another parent in the home to compare notes with, and you may feel completely responsible for figuring out what is true and how serious the situation is. Your instinct may be to ask more questions, present more evidence, increase the consequences, or keep arguing until your teen finally admits what happened. Unfortunately, turning the conversation into a courtroom often creates more defensiveness and denial—not more honesty. In Episode 283 of The Single Parenting Reset Show , Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how you can address dishonesty without destroying communication with your tween or teen. In this episode, you will learn: Why tweens and teens lie, hide information, or tell partial truths The difference between healthy privacy and unsafe secrecy How to regulate yourself before investigating what happened Why trap questions and forced confessions usually backfire How to begin with the facts you reliably know How to choose consequences that connect directly to the behavior What your teen can do to begin rebuilding trust When repeated lying may require additional professional support You do not have to pretend the lie did not matter in order to protect your relationship. You also do not have to damage the relationship in order to hold your teen accountable. The goal is to make honesty more possible while main ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️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 Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session 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

Does it feel like nothing gets through to your teen anymore? You take away the phone. You give a consequence. You lecture. You warn. You try to be firm. And your teen still says, “I don’t care.” In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks about what to do when consequences stop working with your tween or teen. Instead of becoming harsher or creating bigger punishments, Tess shares a calmer and more effective way to think about consequences. You’ll learn: Why bigger punishments often do not work with teens Why consequences should teach, not just punish The three-part framework for consequences that actually help How to make consequences related, reasonable, and repair-based What to do when your teen says, “I don’t care” How to rebuild trust after curfew, screen time, homework, or communication problems How to hold boundaries without becoming harsher or more disconnected If this episode helped you, follow or subscribe to The Single Parenting Reset Show and share it with another parent raising a tween or teen. If you want support creating clearer expectations, calmer consequences, and less conflict in your home, join the family through the link in the show notes or book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️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 Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session 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

Your teenager refuses to put down the phone. They argue about homework, curfew, chores, getting out the door, or nearly every request you make. You repeat yourself. They get louder. You get louder. Before long, the original issue has disappeared, and you are fighting about their attitude, your parenting, and who is going to win. The first 10 minutes of that power struggle matter. Not because you have to win, but because this is where the argument either escalates or begins to settle. In this episode of the Single Parenting Reset Show, parent and family coach Tess Connolly explains how to respond when your teenager becomes defiant, argumentative, or unwilling to cooperate. You will learn why trying to overpower your teenager usually creates a bigger battle and why your most effective parenting tool is your ability to remain steadier than the conflict. Tess walks you through a practical first-10-minutes plan you can use during arguments about: Screen time Homework Curfews Chores School attendance Getting out the door Family expectations Disrespectful language Refusal to cooperate By the end of this episode, you will know how to: Avoid matching your teenager’s intensity Lower your voice instead of raising it Use fewer words when your teen is already upset Stop chasing every eye roll, sigh, or irritated tone Hold one clear boundary without adding angry punishments Pause an argument without abandoning the issue Return later for problem-solving and repair Apologize for your behavior without giving up the boundary Recognize when defiance may require additional professional support You will also hear exact scripts, including: “I can see that you’re angry. The boundary is still the same.” “You don’t have to agree with the decision, but I’m not going to keep arguing about it.” “I’m not going to argue with you right now. I’m going to give us both a few minutes, and then we’ll come back to the issue.” “I did not handle that well earlier. I’m sorry for how I spoke to you. The boundary still matters, but I want to handle it differently.” You do not have to remain trapped in daily power struggles with your tween or teen. If you are constantly arguing, repeating yourself, changing consequences, or questioning whether you are being too strict or too permissive, book a Parent Reset Strategy Session with Tess. During the session, you will look at what is happening in your family, identify what is keeping the conflict going, and begin developing a calmer and more effective parenting plan. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️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 Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session 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

You created the rule. You explained the reason. Your teen may have even agreed to it. But now they are still scrolling after bedtime, refusing to stop gaming, bypassing parental controls, or sneaking the phone back into their bedroom. Many parents respond by repeating themselves, raising their voice, or creating a major punishment in the middle of the conflict. Unfortunately, that can turn one broken phone rule into a much larger power struggle. In this episode of the Single Parenting Reset Podcast, Tess Connolly explains how to respond with calm, predictable follow-through instead of an angry punishment. You will learn: The difference between punishment and logical follow-through Why consequences should be decided before the rule is broken What to say when your teenager refuses to get off their phone How to respond when your teen argues that the rule is unfair What to do when your teenager bypasses screen time controls Why repeated rule-breaking may mean your plan needs more structure How to repair after yelling without removing the boundary How to reset the next day and give your teen another opportunity How to manage different technology rules across two homes Tess also shares practical scripts, including: “The rule was clear. This is not a punishment. This is the follow-through we already agreed on.” “You can be upset. I’m not going to argue about this tonight.” “Tomorrow we’ll reset. Tonight, the phone is done.” The goal is not to control your teen’s technology forever. The goal is to help your teen build the ability to manage screens, protect their sleep, tolerate stopping, and make responsible decisions as they become more independent. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️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 Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session 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

You ask your teenager to put down the phone, start their homework, walk the dog, or get ready to leave. They do not respond. You ask again. And again. Before long, you are yelling, your teen is defensive, and a basic request has become a full argument. When teenagers appear to ignore their parents, the answer is not usually a longer explanation or a louder voice. Your teen may not have shifted their attention toward you. They may be struggling to transition away from what they are doing. They may disagree with the request—or they may have learned that they do not need to respond until you have asked several times. In this episode, Tess explains how parents can interrupt this pattern without becoming passive or controlling. You will learn: Why your teen may not respond the first time How repeated reminders accidentally become part of the problem How to get your teenager’s attention before giving a direction Five practical scripts for common parent-teen conflicts How to validate feelings without changing the boundary What calm follow-through looks like When withdrawal or unresponsiveness may indicate a larger concern The five scripts “Pause for a second. I need your attention.” “I’m not going to keep repeating this. I’ll come back in five minutes.” “You don’t have to like this, but I do need you to follow through.” “I’m going to stay calm, and we’re still going to handle this.” “We can talk about the feeling, but the expectation still stands.” Follow or subscribe to the Single Parenting Reset Podcast for practical parenting support for the tween and teen years. Join the family through the link below for parenting tools, updates, and upcoming resources. For individualized support with communication problems, screen battles, family conflict, or challenging teen behavior, schedule a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️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 Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session 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