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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Parenting tweens and teens comes with big emotions, bigger opinions—and, often, serious behavior problems. For single parents, it can feel like there’s no backup. In this episode of The Single Parent Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with life coach and solo parent Karey Spransy about navigatin...

 Raised by the Woods:

How an Off-Grid Childhood Shaped a New Way to Parent

Are you searching for a parenting approach that fosters independence, resilience, and strong family bonds? In my upcoming book, Raised by the Woods, I share how my unconventional childhood—growing up deep woods of New Ham...

Mindful Parenting-Strategies for Creating a Calm, Intentional and Compassionate Connection with Your Children

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