Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens — Manage Behavior Problems, Reduce Screen Time & Improve

Therese Connolly
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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. Hosted by Tess Connolly, LCSW, a parent and family coach who understands the unique challenges of solo parenting. Each episode offers practical behavioral strategies, confidence-building tools, and real-life support for single parents. You'll get help managing screen time, improving co-parenting dynamics, and building lasting connections with your teens and tweens — one episode at a time. If you're ready to raise emotionally healthy, confident kids while reclaiming your calm as a single parent, you're in the right place.

  1. 1d ago

    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, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks about how to create screen time rules for kids in summer without turning the whole season into a power struggle. This episode is for parents of kids, tweens, and teens who want a calmer, clearer screen time plan. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses) 📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection. #singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

    18 min

  2. 3d ago

    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, teen attitude problems can feel exhausting, disrespectful, and deeply personal. In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares three practical parenting scripts for handling teen attitude without yelling, lecturing, or losing your cool. This episode helps parents understand why teen attitude is often connected to emotional dysregulation, not just disrespect. You’ll learn: What to say when your teen is sarcasticHow to respond when your teen rolls their eyes or says “whatever”What to do when your teen snaps, yells, or shuts you outWhy fewer words often work better with emotionally flooded teensHow to hold a boundary without escalating the conflictWhy emotional regulation parenting matters during the tween and teen yearsHow to stay connected without letting disrespect take over the home If this episode helped you, subscribe to The Single Parenting Reset Show and share it with another parent raising a tween or teenager. If your family feels stuck in repetitive conflict cycles, Tess helps parents stay grounded, communicate more clearly, set calm boundaries, and rebuild connection with their tween or teen. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses) 📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection. #singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

    18 min

  3. Jun 12

    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 your teen, you are not alone—and it does not mean you are a bad parent. In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks about why traditional consequences often stop working with tweens and teens, especially when those consequences are random, reactive, or disconnected from the behavior. Instead of focusing on punishment, this episode gives parents a more effective way to respond: with empathy, clarity, consistency, natural consequences, logical consequences, choices, support, and connection. You’ll learn how to: Respond with empathy before anger.Set clear expectations your teen can actually follow.Use natural consequences without rescuing or lecturing.Choose logical consequences that connect directly to the behavior.Offer choices within limits so your teen has buy-in.Notice what your teen is doing right, not only what they are doing wrong.Know when outside support may be needed. This episode is especially helpful for single parents, co-parents, and parents of tweens and teens who feel stuck in repeated power struggles. Listen now to learn what to do when consequences stop working with your teen—and how to rebuild communication, responsibility, and connection in your home. And when you’re ready for more support, join the family through the link in the show notes or book a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses) 📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection. #singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

    12 min

  4. Jun 9

    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 teens. You’ll learn: Why teens stop listeningThe exact words that lower resistanceHow to stop repeating yourselfWhy nervous system regulation matters in parentingReal examples for chores, homework, and screen time Subscribe to The Parenting Reset Show and share this episode with another parent navigating the tween and teen years. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses) 📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection. #singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

    22 min

  5. Jun 4

    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 parenting that lacks boundaries and authoritarian parenting that shuts kids down. But what if there were a third way that builds trust, reduces screen-time struggles, and creates more peace at home? Why high empathy without structure can increase anxiety and fuel screen-time battlesWhy strict rules without connection can damage trust and cause kids to hide things from youHow to step into "secure leadership" with practical scripts that help you set firm, respectful boundaries this week If you're ready to stop yelling and start leading with calm confidence, press play on this episode and discover how to become a secure leader in your home today. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses) 📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection. #singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

    13 min

  6. Jun 2

    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 coaching. In this episode, Tess explains why teen anger is often a signal, not the real problem. You’ll learn what is happening in the teen brain, why lectures usually fail during emotional escalation, and how to respond without becoming permissive or reactive. You’ll walk away with practical scripts for angry moments, a simple anger plan to use with your teen, and a calmer way to hold boundaries while protecting your relationship. Share this episode with a parent who is navigating teen anger at home. To get support with your own family patterns, schedule a Parent Reset Strategy Session. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses) 📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection. #singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

    16 min

  7. May 28

    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 and protect what matters most. You’ll learn how to create digital boundaries around sleep, school, safety, and connection, while still maintaining trust and relationship with your tween or teen. Grab Tess’s Tech Reset Agreement or book a Parent Reset Strategy Session if you need help creating a realistic digital boundary plan for your family. In this episode, you’ll learn: What digital boundaries actually areWhy unclear boundaries create more conflictHow to connect screen time rules to family valuesWhy privacy and parent oversight both matterHow to use the four-part boundary framework: sleep, school, safety, connectionWhat to say when your child pushes back ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses) 📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection. #singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

    14 min

  8. May 26

    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 pattern. If you have tried taking the phone away and still end up in the same screen time battle, this episode will help you understand what may be happening underneath. You’ll learn how to look at what your teen is getting from the phone — connection, escape, entertainment, relief, or a sense of control — and how to pair limits with structure, replacement habits, and connection. Grab Tess’s Tech Reset Agreement or book a Parent Reset Strategy Session if your family needs help building healthier phone habits. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why taking the phone away does not always solve the problemWhat your teen may be getting from their phoneHow to set limits without shameWhy replacement habits matterHow to help your teen decompress without endless scrollingOne simple reset to try this week ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses) 📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection. #singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication

    14 min
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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. Hosted by Tess Connolly, LCSW, a parent and family coach who understands the unique challenges of solo parenting. Each episode offers practical behavioral strategies, confidence-building tools, and real-life support for single parents. You'll get help managing screen time, improving co-parenting dynamics, and building lasting connections with your teens and tweens — one episode at a time. If you're ready to raise emotionally healthy, confident kids while reclaiming your calm as a single parent, you're in the right place.

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