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218. 5 Mistakes Single Parents Make Around Rules, Screens & Curfews — And How To Stay Steady
Feeling like the only parent trying to enforce rules while your co-parent plays it loose with curfews, screen time, or even vaping? The holidays make it worse — but there's a better way.
When co-parenting dynamics...
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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...
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216. 8 Discipline Mistakes Single Parents Make With Tweens & Teens — And How To Fix Them Fast
Ever feel like your teen just shrugs off every consequence you give—curfew blown, phone gone, and they still say "whatever"?
If you’re a parent stuck in a loop of threats, punishments, and zero results, this episode...
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215. 5 Subtle Signs Your Teen Is Acting Entitled & How To Reset It Without Losing Your Cool
Ever feel like your teen expects VIP treatment 24/7 — instant rides, new phones, last-minute rescues — and flips out when you say no?
You’re not alone. Many parents, especially single parents, are seeing more entitled...
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214. 3 Ways to Handle Screen Time With Teens Over Thanksgiving—Without the Holiday Blowups
Tired of trying to enjoy Thanksgiving while your teen's face is glued to a screen?
If you're a single parent trying to create meaningful family time during the holidays—but end up arguing over screen time—you're not...
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213. Why Your Teen Isn't Talking To You: Common Communication Patterns That Silence Them
Ever feel like your teen has completely shut down — no conversation, just shrugs, one-word answers, or silence?
You’re not alone. Many single parents are trying their best, but unknowingly creating communication...
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212. How to Respond When Your Teen Is Rude (Without Losing Your Cool)
Tired of feeling disrespected by your teen and not knowing how to respond without yelling or shutting down?
When your teen rolls their eyes or snaps back with sarcasm, it’s hard not to take it personally. But what if...
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211. How To Respond When You Actually Catch Your Teen Vaping (Marijuana or Nicotine) and Still Keep the Door Open
Is your teen insisting “it’s not a problem” even though you’ve seen air fresheners, eye drops, or sudden “new friends”…and you suspect vaping?
In this episode, Tess and Gigi walk through what actually works when you...
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Eps. 210 How To Defuse Arguments With Your tween or Teen And Actually Build Trust
Ever feel like every conversation with your teen turns into an argument — and you're both left frustrated and unheard?
You're not alone — but there's a smarter way to navigate these tense moments. In this episode,...
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209. Is Your Tween or Teen Hiding a Vaping Habit? What Every Parent Needs To Know About the Clues You’re Overlooking
Do you ever wonder if your teen might be vaping—but can’t tell if you’re just being paranoid?
With vaping devices disguised as everyday objects and flavored cartridges designed to appeal to teens, it’s getting harder...
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208. Why Letting Teens Set Their Own Screen Time Limits Can Actually Build Responsibility
If you’ve ever wondered whether giving your teenager more control over their own device use is risky or wise, this episode breaks it all down. Tess Connolly, LCSW, and Gigi explore a real-life case of parents who...
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207. Why Screen Time Fights Are Common for Single Parents of Teens — And How to End Them
Struggling with screen time limits that spark constant battles with your teen?
As a single parent, managing your own screen habits while teaching your teen self-regulation can feel like a losing game. This episode...
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