How Resetting the Parent-Child Connection Can Improve Behavior in Tweens and Teens

If you’re a single parent feeling overwhelmed by constant back talk, emotional shutdowns, or daily power struggles with your tween or teen—you are not alone. These moments are incredibly common, but they can leave you feeling helpless, frustrated, and unsure of how to respond. In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, I’m joined by parenting coach Sarah R. Moore to explore how resetting your connection with your child can be the key to improving communication and behavior—without punishment or shame.

What Back Talk Really Means

Many parents interpret back talk or eye rolls as disrespect or defiance. But Sarah explains that these are often signs of disconnection or emotional dysregulation. Rather than reacting with consequences or control, we can choose to respond with curiosity and calm.

Why Connection Comes First

As a single parent, it’s easy to get stuck in a loop of reacting rather than relating. This episode offers tools to reconnect through:

• Regulation before discipline
  

• Repair after conflict

• Respect as the foundation, not fear

The Power of “Story Teaching”

Sarah introduces her Story Teaching method, a brain-based strategy that uses relatable, non-threatening stories to guide kids toward better behavior. It helps:

• Reduce resistance
  

• Build empathy and understanding

• Foster long-term emotional growth
   

Inner Child, Outer Conflict

One surprising insight? Your inner child may be showing up in your parenting more than you think. This episode invites you to gently reflect on how your past may influence how you react—and how awareness can lead to healing.

Listen to the Full Episode

If you’re looking for real tools that build trust, reduce conflict, and help your child grow emotionally—this is a must-listen.

🎧 Listen now on Apple.