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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...

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...