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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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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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Why Your Teen Doesn’t Talk to You (And How to Get Them to Open Up) Nov 24, 2025

If you’re a parent of a teen and feel like you’re talking to a wall — you’re not alone. Many parents, especially single parents, struggle with getting their teens to open up. Whether it’s “I don’t know” or a total emotional shutdown, it can feel impossible to connect. But what if I told you there ar...

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What To Do If You Think Your Teen Is Vaping : How To Respond With Calm, Clarity, and Compassion Nov 18, 2025

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...

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The Single Parent’s Screen Time Reset: 3 Practical Strategies That Actually Work Sep 03, 2025

If you’re a single parent feeling like screens have taken over, you’re not failing—you’re human. Screens become the babysitter, the peacekeeper, the survival tool. This guide shares three realistic strategies that help you set boundaries without turning your home into a battlefield.


Strategy 1: Con...

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