230. The Hidden Impact of Social Media on Tween and Teen Behavior: A Screen Time Reset Strategy for Single Parents
Are you tired of the constant battles with your teen over screen time—wondering why they just won’t put the phone down?
In this eye-opening episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how your teen’s addiction to scrolling isn’t laziness or defiance—it’s neurological manipulation. Discover why those endless TikToks are more powerful than your rules, and what you can do about it, especially as a single parent.
- You’ll understand the brain science behind your teen’s obsession with their phone—and why nagging won’t help.
- You’ll learn the top 5 signs their screen time has crossed the line from habit to addiction.
- You’ll get Tess’s 5-step Connection Over Control reset framework to rebuild trust and reduce conflict in your home.
If you’re ready to stop yelling and start reconnecting with your teen, hit play now and learn the practical reset tools you need today.
⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families
⭐️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)
📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: [email protected] Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com
🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session: Parent Reset Call
⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families
⭐️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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