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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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Why Taking Away Your Teen’s Phone Backfires—And What Actually Builds Trust Instead Feb 10, 2026

If you’ve ever taken your teen’s phone away in a moment of frustration—and instantly regretted it—you’re not alone.

For single parents especially, screen time can feel like one more exhausting battle in an already overwhelming day. But in 2026, simply removing access to tech doesn’t solve the deepe...

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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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How to Reset Screen Time Limits With Your Teen Without a Power Struggle Oct 30, 2025

 If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing the battle over screen time with your teen, you’re in good company. One day you’re enforcing a strict 9 PM shutdown, and the next — it’s 10:30, and they’re still on their device saying, “Just one more game.”

 As a parent and family coach, I’ve seen this exact...

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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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How Single Parents Can Avoid Screen Time Battles With Teens During Family Travel Jun 22, 2025

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...

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