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274. Teen Behavior Problems: What Parents Should Do First
If your teen's behavior has been pushing every button lately—attitude, eye rolling, lying, shutting down, refusing to help, or constant battles over screens—you are not alone. Many parents start to wonder if they've...
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273. How to Stop Arguing With a Teen Without Losing Connection
Does every conversation with your teen seem to turn into an argument?
You ask about homework, and they snap back. You remind them about a chore, and they roll their eyes. You bring up the phone, the attitude, the curf...
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272. Screen Time Rules for Kids in Summer: Simple Boundaries That Actually Work
Summer can make screen time harder for families.
There is less school structure.There is more downtime.Kids may be home more.Parents may be working.And screens can quickly become the default activity.
In this episode,...
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271. 3 Scripts to Handle Teen Attitude Without Losing Your Cool
Does your teen’s attitude instantly pull you into a fight?
The eye rolls.
The sarcasm.
The “whatever.”
The rude tone.
The way one comment can shift the whole mood in your home.
If you are parenting a tween or teen,...
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270. When Consequences Stop Working With Your Teen: What to Do Instead
Your teen misses curfew. You take away the phone. They shrug.
Your tween talks back. You ground them. They say, “Whatever.”
You try to follow through, but nothing changes.
If consequences have stopped working with you...
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269. The Exact Words to Say When Your Teenager Refuses to Listen
Do you feel like you repeat yourself all day long with your teenager?
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW shares practical parenting scripts that help reduce power struggles and improve communication with tweens and ...
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268. Why Gentle Parenting Isn't Working (And What To Do Instead)
Do you ever feel stuck between being the "too soft" parent who gets walked all over and the "strict" one who yells and regrets it later?
Many single parents find themselves swinging between two extremes—permissive par...
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267. Teen Anger Issues: What to Do When Your Teen Explodes Without Losing Your Cool
If your teen explodes over homework, screens, chores, tone of voice, or being told no, it can feel like you are living with constant tension. Teen anger issues are one of the most common concerns parents bring into co...
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266. Digital Boundaries for Kids: Less Fighting, More Connection
Are screen time conversations turning into constant battles in your home?
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks about digital boundaries for kids and teens — and why clear, calm boundaries can reduce fighting an...
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265. Why Taking the Phone Away Doesn’t Fix It
Does your teen seem unable to put the phone down, even when they know they should?
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains why phone limits matter, but why limits alone are often not enough to change the patter...
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264. Screen Time Family Rules That Actually Work
Are your screen time rules constantly turning into arguments, reminders, threats, or power struggles?
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains why many screen time family rules fail and how to create rules that...
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263. Digital Addiction in Teens: What Parents Need to Know
Is your teen constantly on their phone, gaming late at night, scrolling endlessly, or melting down when you ask them to get off a screen?
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks about digital addiction in teens in...
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