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Explore practical insights on single parenting, screen time problems, managing behavior, and communication with your tween or teen.

Why Body Confidence Is More Than Looks—And What Girls Really Need Aug 01, 2025

In a world obsessed with images, many girls grow up believing their worth lies in how they look. But Dr. Melissa Holmes, OB-GYN and co-founder of Girlology, wants to flip that script—starting with how parents talk about and model body confidence.

In our latest podcast episode, we explore the idea t...

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How Resetting the Parent-Child Connection Can Improve Behavior in Tweens and Teens Jul 24, 2025

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...

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Why Over-Labeling Behavior Problems as “Trauma” Hurts Resilience in Tweens and Teens Jul 18, 2025

As single parents navigating the challenging waters of parenting tweens and teens, we’re often told to be more empathetic, more protective, more attuned to every emotional dip our children face. And while emotional awareness is critical, there’s a fine line between supporting our kids—and unintentio...

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Forget the Tech Rules—Here’s Why Connection Is the Real Screen Time Solution Jul 15, 2025

 If you’re a single parent, you know that screen time battles are exhausting—and constant. You've probably tried all the usual rules: time limits, tech curfews, and app restrictions.

But what if the real problem isn’t the rules?
What if it’s the relationship behind them?

Why Rules Aren’t Enough
Wh...

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How Single Parents Can Support Tweens & Teens Through Anxiety Without Losing Connection Jul 11, 2025

If you're a single parent, you're probably no stranger to anxiety—your own or your child’s. It shows up during screen time negotiations, emotional outbursts, bedtime battles, and even quiet avoidance. The problem? We often respond to anxiety by shutting it down… which only makes it worse.

In a rece...

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Why You and Your Teen Keep Fighting About the Same Thing Jul 03, 2025

If You Keep Having the Same Argument With Your Teen, You’re Not Alone

Do you find yourself constantly clashing with your tween or teen over the same things—screen time limits, household responsibilities, or tone of voice?

You explain. You ask. You remind. You yell.
And still… nothing changes.
Soun...

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How To Improve Communication With Tweens and Teens Through Real-World Money Lessons Jun 26, 2025

If you're a single parent (or any parent) of a tween or teen, you've probably asked yourself:
"Why is it so hard to talk to my kid?"
The truth?
It's not about what you're talking about—it's about how and when you're doing it.
And one of the best conversation starters might surprise you: money.

Why M...

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How Single Parents Can Avoid Screen Time Battles With Teens During Family Travel Jun 22, 2025

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 your...

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