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

How To Deal With a Disrespectful Teenager Without Damaging the Relationship Mar 13, 2026

If you are parenting a tween or teen, chances are you have had moments where you think, “Who is this kid right now?”

The eye rolls. The snapping. The rude tone. The slammed door. The instant pushback when you ask them to get off their phone, do their homework, or help around the house.

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Does Your Teen’s Phone Have More Control Than You Do? A Calm, Step-by-Step Plan for Parents Feb 18, 2026

If you feel like your teen’s phone is running your household, you are not alone.

Many parents of tweens and teens are struggling with constant screen time, late-night scrolling, mood swings, and explosive reactions whenever limits are mentioned. What often starts as “just staying connected” can qui...

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How Single Parents Can Set Screen Time Boundaries Without Losing Connection With Their Tween Jan 29, 2026

Screen time is one of the biggest sources of conflict in homes with tweens and teens—and it’s even harder when you’re parenting solo. As a single parent, you're not just managing behavior; you're navigating screen addiction fears, setting limits, and trying to keep the peace—all without backup.

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The Hidden Impact of Social Media on Tween and Teen Behavior: A Screen Time Reset Strategy for Single Parents Jan 22, 2026

If you’re a single parent wondering why screen time battles seem to be escalating in your home, you’re not alone. More and more parents are finding that social media is doing more than just distracting their kids—it’s changing their behavior, their moods, and their ability to connect.

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Why Screen Time Battles Peak in January (And How Parents Can Reset Without Power Struggles) Jan 15, 2026

If you’re a single parent struggling with screen time battles, emotional ups and downs, and constant conflict with your tween or teen—you are not alone.

January through February tends to be one of the hardest stretches of the parenting year. And in this post, we’re breaking down why that is—and wha...

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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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How Much Screen Time Should Tweens and Teens Really Have? Expert Tips for Single Parents Oct 28, 2025

If you’re a single parent of tweens or teens, you’ve probably asked the question: How much screen time is too much?
Between online classes, social media, and gaming, it can feel like the devices have taken over your home — and your sanity.

In this post (and in my latest podcast episode), I’ll break...

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