How Single Parents Can Avoid Screen Time Battles With Teens During Family Travel

The key to a peaceful summer isn’t less travel—it’s better prep.

As single parents, summer can bring both joy and chaos. Between family reunions, vacation time, and long stretches without school structure, your tween or teen may start to rely heavily on their devices. If you’re already bracing yourself for the screen time battles, emotional meltdowns, or awkward family moments, this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show will help.

Here’s what we cover:

• How to set the scene and build realistic expectations for your child ahead of time
• Why preparing for social stress (like annoying cousins or awkward uncles) makes all the difference
• My go-to strategy for balancing screen time without all-or-nothing rules
• How to collaborate with your child on behavior expectations so you get less resistance and more cooperation

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Whether you’re about to hit the road for a big trip or just want a smoother summer at home, this episode will give you confidence and clarity to reset your summer.

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