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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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220. How to Talk to Your Tween or Teen About Vaping

Do you really know what your teen might be offered at their next holiday party? With school out and the holiday season in full swing, teens have more unstructured time, less supervision, and more peer pressure than...
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219. Moody Teenagers: How Parents Can Respond Without Escalating Conflict

Is your teen snapping at you, glued to their phone, or arguing over every little thing this December? The holiday season can push everyone to the edge—especially your teen. With disrupted routines, overstimulation,...
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218. 5 Parenting Mistakes With Rules, Curfews, and Screen Time

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 (What Parents Should Watch For)

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 Parents Make With Teens

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. Entitled Teen Behavior: 5 Signs Parents Should Watch For

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. Why Teens Stop Talking to Parents (And How to Reopen Communication)

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. Screen Time With Teens During Holidays: 3 Ways to Prevent Arguments

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. Rude Teenagers: How Parents Can Respond Without Escalating Conflict

 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. Teen Vaping: What Parents Should Do When They Catch It

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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210. Arguments With Teens: How Single Parents Can Defuse Conflict

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. Hidden Teen Vaping: Signs Parents Often Miss

 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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