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Single Parenting Reset Show

Single Parenting Reset Show

Hosted by: Therese Connolly

Welcome to Single Parenting Reset Show — The go-to podcast for single parents (single moms and single dads) of tweens and teens to reduce screen time, improve communication, and build stronger family connections....

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191. Natural Consequences for Teens: How Parents Can Use Them Without Shame

Have you seen the viral FAFO parenting meme? It stands for Find Out — and parents everywhere are talking about it. The idea is simple: let kids experience the consequences of their actions. But here’s the problem —...
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190. After a Fight With Your Teen: Why Repair Matters

Are you a single parent stuck in endless battles over screen time, disrespect, or constant power struggles with your tween or teen? When you’re parenting alone, every conflict feels magnified—and without a co-parent...
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189. Screen Time With Tweens and Teens: How Parents Can Reset the Rules

Are screen time battles with your tween or teen leaving you drained, frustrated, and second-guessing yourself as a single parent? If you’ve ever felt like screens have taken over your home, you’re not alone. Single...
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188. Should Parents Apologize to Their Teens? Why It Builds Trust

Do you ever feel like your teen’s anger, distance, or rejection means you’re failing as a parent? If you’ve ever wrestled with shame, pressure to be the “perfect” parent, or guilt about raising kids solo, you’re not...
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187. 4 Ways Parents Can Reduce Screen Time Battles With Teens

Is screen time creating constant battles and distance in your home — especially as a single parent trying to hold it all together? In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares...
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186. Teen Attitude Problems: What Parents Often Misunderstand

Is your teen constantly rolling their eyes, giving you attitude, or shutting you out — and you're not sure what it really means? If you're a single parent trying to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of raising...
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185. Good Enough Parenting: Why Teens Don’t Need Perfect Parents

Are you a single parent lying awake at night wondering, Am I messing up my kids? You’re not alone—and the truth is, perfect parenting doesn’t exist. Parenting tweens and teens as a single parent can feel overwhelming....
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184. Back-to-School Expectations for Tweens and Teens: What Parents Should Set

Is your tween or teen ready to thrive this school year — or are you already bracing for homework battles and behavior problems? In this timely episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly chats with Jessica...
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183. Homework Battles With Tweens and Teens: Why Weekly Check-Ins Help

Struggling to get your tween or teen to do homework without constant battles or nagging? As the school year ramps up, many single parents feel overwhelmed trying to manage academics and routines without becoming the...
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182. How to Reset Your Tween or Teen’s Routine for the School Year

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...
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181. Screen Time During the School Year: How Parents Can Set Limits

Feeling anxious about screen time as school looms closer? Wondering how to avoid device drama without becoming the “bad guy”? In this practical and timely episode, we tackle the top screen-time challenges single...
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180. Social Media and Teen Girls: What Parents Should Know About Confidence

Do you constantly worry about how your daughter feels in her body—but struggle with knowing how to help her feel strong and confident? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Melissa Holmes, OBGYN and co-founder...
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