182. How to Help Your Tween or Teen Shift From Summer Chaos to a School-Year Routine (Without the Meltdowns)

Struggling to get your tween or teen back on track before school starts? Late nights, nonstop screens, and zero structure don’t magically disappear when that alarm clock rings.

In this episode, we dive into exactly how single parents can help tweens and teens shift from summer mode to school-ready—especially when it comes to building better routines around behavior, communication, and sleep. Whether your mornings are chaotic or your child resists bedtime, you’ll walk away with tools to calm the chaos and support your child’s executive functioning and independence.

• Learn how to create a morning and evening routine together—so it actually sticks.
• Discover how to set “agreements,” not just rules, to reduce power struggles.
• Reset sleep habits before the first day with easy, bite-sized changes that protect their brain and behavior.

Hit play now to learn how to reset your tween’s habits for school success—without the stress, fights, or last-minute chaos.

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