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198. How Do I Hold the Line with my Tween and Teen?" Strategies For Standing Your Ground With Your Kids

Do you ever feel like setting boundaries with your teen just leads to endless conflict—or worse, silence?

Parenting teens is tough because adolescence brings rapid changes in emotions, thinking, and independence. Many parents struggle to balance enforcing rules with keeping communication and trust alive. If you’ve ever wondered how to “hold the line” without pushing your teen away, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How to listen to your teen’s perspective and validate their feelings while still setting boundaries.
  • Why consistency in rules around screen time, chores, and homework builds trust and cooperation.
  • Simple strategies to strengthen connection and open communication without judgment.

 

Tune in now to learn how to set clear expectations and keep a strong bond with your teen—even through the toughest parenting moments.

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The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.

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