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If you're a single parent raising a tween or teen, chances are you've had a moment (or fifty) where your kid’s attitude, screen time habits, or questionable choices (hello, vaping and drinking) have pushed you to your absolute limit.

But here’s the truth most parenting books don’t tell you:
Anger i...

It starts with a closed bedroom door.

Then shorter answers.

Then silence.

Suddenly, the child who used to talk your ear off over dinner now barely says a word. If your teen is pulling away, you might feel scared, rejected, or even like you’ve lost them.

But here’s the good news:
Some of this is ...

In today’s digital world, managing screen time with tweens and teens has become one of the most common—and emotionally charged—struggles for parents.

Late-night TikTok scrolling, gaming marathons, and hours lost to YouTube spirals are not just draining your teen’s energy—they're chipping away at yo...

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...

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’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...