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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....

If you’re a parent of a teen and feel like you’re talking to a wall — you’re not alone. Many parents, especially single parents, struggle with getting their teens to open up. Whether it’s “I don’t know” or a total emotional shutdown, it can feel impossible to connect. But what if I told you there ar...

Let’s be honest — raising teens is emotionally intense. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a sarcastic jab, an eye roll, or a slammed door, you’re not alone. As single parents, these moments can feel especially personal and triggering. But here’s the good news: how you respond matters more ...

Finding out that your teen might be vaping can feel like a punch to the gut. Whether it’s marijuana or nicotine, your mind races — How long has this been happening? Should I take their phone?
Before reacting, pause. In The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares why staying calm and curiou...

Every parent of a tween or teen knows what it’s like to feel trapped in an argument that spirals out of control.
You start with a calm request — “Please finish your homework” — and somehow end up in a shouting match over screen time, respect, and independence.

Sound familiar?

If you’re a single pa...

Discovering that your teen is vaping can bring a flood of emotions—shock, fear, frustration, even guilt. You might wonder, “Where did I go wrong?” or “How could this happen under my roof?”

Before you react, take a deep breath. According to Tess Connolly, LCSW—therapist, parent coach, and host of Pa...

If you’re raising a teenager today, chances are you’ve faced the screen-time struggle. Between TikTok, Snapchat, and late-night gaming sessions, technology can feel like the third parent in your home — one that never sleeps.

Parents often ask: Should I tighten the rules, or should I let my teen lea...

If you’ve ever asked your teen to put their phone away… only to get hit with “But you’re on yours!” — you’re not alone.

For single parents, especially, navigating screen time boundaries with tweens and teens is one of the most emotionally charged and frequently misunderstood aspects of parenting to...