217. 5 Signs Your Teen May Be Vaping & How Single Parents Can Step In Without Breaking Trust
Are you a single parent of a tween or teen wondering how to handle vaping, screen time, or other tough topics — without constant arguments or shutdowns?
In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly talks with fellow single mom and respiratory therapist Jessica Stewart about how to recognize vaping use, how it affects teen brains and behavior, and how to start these conversations to improve communication and build trust—especially for single parents managing behavior solo.
- Understand how to spot early signs of vaping in your tween or teen — even before they admit it.
- Get a calm, effective communication plan that avoids nagging and improves connection.
- Learn practical tools for managing teen behavior and setting limits while maintaining trust.
Jessica Stewart is a certified Life Coach, Respiratory Therapist, Certified Tobacco Educator and host of the podcast The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms. Having raised 2 teenage sons of her own, she now helps parents of teenagers understand how their own emotional management is the best tool for raising teens.
Tap play to learn how single parents can confidently navigate teen vaping, behavior, and communication — with tools that really work.
You can learn more about Jessica on www.coachwithjessica.ca
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⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)
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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