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How to Reset Screen Time Over the Holidays (Without Daily Fights With Your Teen) Dec 23, 2025

Why Screen Time Explodes in December — And What You Can Do About It


As a single parent of a tween or teen, the holiday season can bring more stress than joy — especially when screens take over your home.


Without school routines in place, many families face disrupted sleep, increased screen time, a...

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How to Talk to Your Teen About Vaping Before the Holidays: Scripts That Actually Work Dec 18, 2025

The holidays bring a mix of joy, downtime, and (for parents) worry. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, especially in a single-parent household, the stakes feel even higher. Amid sleepovers, parties, and less supervision, your child may be exposed to vaping or THC pens — even if you think they wo...

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Why Your Teen Is Extra Moody During the Holidays (And 3 Tools to Help You Stay Calm) Dec 16, 2025

The holiday season is supposed to feel magical… but if you're a single parent of a teen or tween, it might feel more like emotional whiplash.

One minute your teen is cheerful. The next, they’re arguing about chores, snapping over screen time limits, or shutting down completely. If you’ve found your...

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How to Stay Steady When Your Co-Parent Has Different Rules This Holiday Season Dec 10, 2025

As the holidays approach, many single parents face a common stressor: co-parenting through conflicting rules.


If you're parenting a tween or teen, you’ve likely heard this phrase:
"But Dad lets me!" or "Mom doesn’t care if I stay up late!"


You’re not alone. These moments can make even the most pati...

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5 Signs Your Teen May Be Vaping — And How Single Parents Can Step In Without Breaking Trust Dec 09, 2025

Vaping is on the rise—and teens are getting better at hiding it.

As a single parent, you may feel like you're constantly playing catch-up with what's going on in your child's world. And when it comes to topics like vaping, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure how to even start the conversation.
I...

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8 Discipline Mistakes Single Parents Make With Tweens & Teens — And How To Fix Them Dec 04, 2025

You told your teen to be home by 10:30. It’s now 11:45. You've texted. You've called. You’re angry, worried, and frustrated. When they finally walk in, you ground them — and they just shrug.


Sound familiar?


For many single parents raising tweens and teens, this scene plays on repeat. And here's th...

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5 Subtle Signs Your Teen Is Acting Entitled — And How to Reset It Without Losing Your Cool Dec 02, 2025

Have you noticed your teen reacting with frustration when they don’t get what they want immediately? Maybe they’re complaining about dinner, resisting chores, or demanding more screen time “because everyone else gets it.” These moments can feel exhausting, confusing, and — let’s be honest — triggeri...

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3 Ways to Handle Screen Time With Teens Over Thanksgiving—Without the Holiday Blowups Nov 25, 2025

Thanksgiving can be a beautiful mess—laughter, food, travel… and your teen scrolling TikTok through dinner.

If you're a parent of a tween or teen, screen time stress during the holidays is real. You’re trying to make memories and stay present, but all you see is your child’s face buried in a phone....

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