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When Your Teen Pulls Away: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do About It Jan 08, 2026

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 ...

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The Christmas Day Reset: 5 Simple Ways for Single Parents to Connect with Tweens & Teens Dec 24, 2025

For many single parents, Christmas Day brings up a whirlwind of emotions. Between the gift unwrapping, family visits, emotional dynamics, and split schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Add a tween or teen into the mix—and suddenly, your holiday might feel more like a juggling act than a joyful ...

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5 Signs Your Teen May Be Vaping — And How Single Parents Can Step In Without Breaking Trust Dec 09, 2025

Vaping is on the rise—and teens are getting better at hiding it.

As a single parent, you may feel like you're constantly playing catch-up with what's going on in your child's world. And when it comes to topics like vaping, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure how to even start the conversation.
I...

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8 Discipline Mistakes Single Parents Make With Tweens & Teens — And How To Fix Them Dec 04, 2025

You told your teen to be home by 10:30. It’s now 11:45. You've texted. You've called. You’re angry, worried, and frustrated. When they finally walk in, you ground them — and they just shrug.


Sound familiar?


For many single parents raising tweens and teens, this scene plays on repeat. And here's th...

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The #1 Parenting Skill Single Parents Need to Strengthen Connection With Tweens and Teens Sep 04, 2025

Why Parenting Tweens and Teens Feels Harder When You’re Solo

Parenting tweens and teens is never easy. Their brains are rewiring, they’re pushing boundaries, and they’re testing independence at every turn. But for single parents raising teens, the struggles often feel magnified.

As a single parent...

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When Your Teen Pushes Your Buttons: Why Messy Parenting Moments Are Actually Transformational Aug 29, 2025

Parenting is hard. Parenting as a single mom or dad? Even harder.

With all the pressure from society to be “perfect” — plus the constant comparison to two-parent households — it’s easy to feel like you’re always falling short.

And when your teen pushes back, slams the door, or rejects you altogeth...

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How Single Parents Can Reset Tech Boundaries and Reconnect With Their Kids Aug 26, 2025

If you’re a single parent, chances are you’ve had at least one battle about screen time this week. Maybe your tween refuses to put down the phone at dinner. Maybe your teen insists that “everyone else” gets unlimited gaming. Or maybe you’ve noticed how hard it’s become to have family time without de...

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