Let's do this parenting journey together...

For many single parents, Christmas Day brings up a whirlwind of emotions. Between the gift unwrapping, family visits, emotional dynamics, and split schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Add a tween or teen into the mix—and suddenly, your holiday might feel more like a juggling act than a joyful ...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...