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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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227. 5 Ways to Build Emotional Resilience in Teens

Does every conversation with your tween turn into a power struggle, especially around screen time? You’re not alone—and this episode reveals what’s really going on beneath the pushback. If you’re a single parent deali...
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226. Your Teen Is Pulling Away: What Parents Should Do

Is your teen pulling away, spending more time alone, and talking less — leaving you wondering if you’re losing them? If you're a parent watching your teen go quiet or withdraw, it’s easy to panic. But this stage — whi...
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Eps 225. 3 Parenting Mistakes That Damage Communication With Teens

Have you already repeated yourself three times today—and still got silence, eye rolls, or snapping back from your teen? If the new year already feels like old battles—around school, sleep, or screens—this episode will...
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224. 5 Screen Time Strategies That Actually Work for Tweens and Teens

Is screen time creating chaos, conflict, and constant tension in your home? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. In this year-end "best of" episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares the most effective and research-ba...
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223. Arguments With Tweens: How to Handle Conflict Without Yelling

Are you constantly arguing with your tween or teen and wondering why every conversation turns into a power struggle? You're not alone—and you're definitely not failing. In this "Best of 2025" episode, parent and...
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222. What Teens Actually Remember From Family Time (And Why It Matters)

Feeling overwhelmed or pulled in every direction this Christmas Day as a single parent? You’re not alone—and this reset is exactly what you need. Between the pressure of gifts, logistics, screen time, and co-parenting...
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221. Holiday Screen Time Problems: What Parents Can Do

Are screens quietly taking over your home this December — turning your teen into a moody ghost and your holidays into chaos? If you're a single parent already noticing more eye-rolls, late-night scrolling, and tension...
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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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