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173. When Teens Say “I’m Bored”: What Parents Should Do
Are you hearing “I’m bored!” before your first cup of coffee hits the counter? If you’re a single parent raising tweens or teens, you’re definitely not alone.
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with...
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172. Why Parents and Teens Keep Having the Same Arguments
Are you a single parent stuck in the same exhausting conflict loop with your tween or teen? Do your arguments feel repetitive, emotional, and hard to solve—no matter how many times you talk it through?
You’re not...
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171.A Simple Parenting Language Shift That Reduces Teen Behavior Problems
Are you a single parent struggling with behavior problems and family conflict?
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares how shifting from blame to responsibility can help you communicate more effectively with your...
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170. Teaching Teens About Money: A Simple Way to Improve Communication
Are you unknowingly setting your kids up for financial failure by avoiding money conversations?
Most parents want their kids to be smart with money—but fail to teach it early or talk about it at all. This episode...
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169. Helping Tweens and Teens Navigate Family Time in the Summer
Struggling to keep your tween or teen off their phone and sane around family this summer? You’re not alone—and this episode is your survival plan.
Summer brings less structure, more screen time, and potential...
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168. Handling Teen Behavior Problems and Screen Time Battles
Struggling to parent your screen-obsessed teen without constant conflict or guilt?
In today’s screen-saturated world, parenting tweens and teens feels more like managing meltdowns than building connection—especially...
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167. Summer Structure for Tweens and Teens: How Parents Can Stay Sane
Are you hearing “I’m bored!” before your first cup of coffee hits the counter? If you’re a single parent raising tweens or teens, you’re definitely not alone.
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with...
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166. Teen Hormone Changes: What Parents Should Know About Missed Periods
Think a missed period is just part of teen drama? What if it’s your first warning sign that your daughter’s health — and future fertility — are at risk?
As a single parent, navigating the ups and downs of parenting...
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165. How Parents Can Manage Conflict With Tweens and Teens
Are conflicts with your teen wearing you down as a single parent? It’s normal—here’s how to handle it with calm, confidence, and connection.
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, breaks down the essential tools to...
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164. How to Set Boundaries With Tweens and Teens Without Taking the Phone Away
Are you tired of repeating yourself 10 times just to get your kid to brush their teeth or put down the phone?
In this episode, parenting coach Tia Slightham joins Tess Connolly, LCSW, to break down the real reason...
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162. How to Create a Family Screen Time Agreement That Works
Are screens time struggles turning your family's downtime into daily battles?
As a single parent, setting limits on screen time - and sticking to them - can feel like an uphill fight, especially when your tween or...
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163. Single Parenting Tweens and Teens: Managing Behavior and Improving Communication
Is your teen’s behavior pushing your limits and testing your patience?
As a single parent, handling behavior problems and communication challenges with your tween or teen can feel overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll...
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