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. 2D AGO

    236. Why Communicating With Your Tween or Teen Matters More Than Ever (Even When They Act Like It Doesn’t)

    Is your teen brushing you off, rolling their eyes, or acting like your words don’t matter anymore? What if the way you speak to them is the secret to reconnecting? As tweens and teens pull away, many parents stop using loving, affirming language—thinking it’s no longer welcome or effective. But in this deeply personal episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares why the opposite is true. Backed by personal stories and powerful research, you'll hear how simple words can shape trust, identity, and emotional safety in the teen years. Discover why loving words matter neurologically and emotionally—especially in adolescence.Learn specific, connection-building phrases that truly land with tweens and teens.Hear how to start (even if it feels awkward or unfamiliar) in a way that feels authentic to your parenting style and family history. Listen now to learn how small shifts in the way you speak to your teen can lead to deeper connection, trust, and emotional safety—starting today. ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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” session: Parent Reset Call ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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) 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

    9 min

  2. 4D AGO

    235. Why Taking Your Teen’s Phone Away Backfires—And What Actually Builds Trust Instead

    Ever feel like taking your teen’s phone away is the only option—but it always ends in another argument? If you’re a single parent trying to set screen time boundaries without becoming the screen time police, this episode offers a better way forward. In a world where AI chatbots and social media are your teen’s go-to for support, staying connected requires a shift from control to mentorship. In this episode, you'll discover: How to replace power struggles with digital mentorship so your teen actually listens.Why doing a "do-over" is more powerful than staying calm, and how it models emotional intelligence.How to build connection equity that keeps you as your teen’s trusted person when life gets hard. Listen now to learn the practical mindset shifts that will help you stop the screen time battles and start building a deeper bond with your teen—no perfect parenting required. ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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” session: Parent Reset Call ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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) 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

    11 min

  3. FEB 6

    234. Your Teen Isn’t Pushing You Away—They’re Growing. Here’s How To Stay Close Anyway

    Is your teen pulling away—and every time you try to connect, it only seems to push them further? If you’re a single parent feeling lost in the silence or fearing the distance means you're failing, this episode will reframe everything. Tess Connolly, LCSW, walks you through why this disconnect is normal, and how most parenting advice is doing more harm than good. Learn why your teen’s distance is a healthy part of development—not a personal rejection.Discover how to transition from “managing” your teen to guiding them with calm influence.Get real-world tools for creating low-pressure moments of connection that feel safe and natural—for both of you. Listen now to learn how to stop chasing your teen—and start showing up in a way that keeps the door open for real connection. ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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” session: Parent Reset Call ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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) 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

    9 min

  4. FEB 3

    233. Why Gentle Parenting Backfires Without Firm Boundaries—What Single Parents Need for Real Connection

    Do you ever feel stuck between being the "too soft" parent who gets walked all over and the "mean" 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 was a third way that actually builds trust, improves screen time struggles, and keeps the peace? Why high empathy without structure increases anxiety and leads to screen-time battlesWhy strict rules without connection damage trust and cause kids to hide things from youHow to step into “secure leadership” with real-life 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 learn how to become a secure leader in your home today. ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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” session: Parent Reset Call ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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) 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

  5. JAN 29

    232. Why Your Teen’s Screen Use Probably Isn’t Addiction—And What Single Parents Should Do Instead

    Are you constantly setting screen time rules—only to be ignored or met with resistance from your tween or teen? If you're a single parent juggling both connection and control, you're not alone. Parenting tweens and teens solo can leave you stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, over-explaining, or giving in just to keep the peace. But what if there was a science-backed way to reset the dynamic? Learn the Bridge Method, a brain-based script that gets through to your teen—without the blowupsUse AI tools as your parenting co-pilot to reduce decision fatigue and mental overloadDiscover the difference between tech overuse and real screen addiction, and how to respond with calm leadership Tune in now to discover practical strategies that will help you set firm boundaries while keeping the connection strong with your tween or teen. ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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” session: Parent Reset Call ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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) 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

    10 min

  6. JAN 27

    231. Triggered by Your Teen? How to Stay Calm When Screen Time, Attitude & Burnout Take Over

    Ever feel like your teen’s screen time habits, bad attitude, or boundary-pushing behaviors are personally attacking your sanity? If you’re a single parent raising a tween or teen, you already know how quickly everyday stress can escalate into anger — especially when you're dealing with screen time limits, vaping or drinking concerns, or flat-out defiance. In this powerful episode, Dr. Mitch Abrams joins Tess to break down what anger really means for parents, and how to use it as a tool — not a trap. Learn how to identify and manage parenting burnout before it leads to conflict.Get practical anger management tools that work during real-life moments like screen time battles and disrespectful attitude.Understand why suppressing your anger — especially around issues like vaping and drinking — does more harm than good. Tune in now to learn real-world parenting skills that help you stay calm and effective — even when your teen pushes every single button. Dr. Mitch Abrams has a private practice providing sport, clinical, and forensic psychology services, and is also an expert in the treatment of trauma. Since 2000, he has worked inside the prison system in New Jersey and now oversees psychological services for seven of the state’s prisons as Chief Psychologist for Rutgers-University Correctional Health Care. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers Health-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Abrams is the Founder and CEO of Learned Excellence for Athletes, utilizing anger management training to assist athletes, coaches, and professionals reach peak performance. His new book is: I’m Not F*****g Angry!!! Adjust the Flames to Get What You Want and Need Learn more at drmitchabrams.com. ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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” session: Parent Reset Call ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️Join the Family and get...

    37 min

  7. JAN 22

    230. The Hidden Impact of Social Media on Tween and Teen Behavior: A Screen Time Reset Strategy for Single Parents

    Are you tired of the constant battles with your teen over screen time—wondering why they just won’t put the phone down? In this eye-opening episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how your teen’s addiction to scrolling isn’t laziness or defiance—it’s neurological manipulation. Discover why those endless TikToks are more powerful than your rules, and what you can do about it, especially as a single parent. You’ll understand the brain science behind your teen’s obsession with their phone—and why nagging won’t help.You’ll learn the top 5 signs their screen time has crossed the line from habit to addiction.You’ll get Tess’s 5-step Connection Over Control reset framework to rebuild trust and reduce conflict in your home. If you’re ready to stop yelling and start reconnecting with your teen, hit play now and learn the practical reset tools you need today. ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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” session: Parent Reset Call ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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) 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

  8. JAN 20

    229. Forget Lectures — Breathwork Builds Better Communication With Teens Faster Than Any Parenting Hack

    Are screen time battles, teen backtalk, or constant conflict leaving you emotionally drained as a single parent? For parents of tweens and teens, everyday moments like bedtime, homework, and phone limits can quickly spiral into major stress. What if there was a simple, science-backed way to reset your energy—and your communication—in real time? In this episode, breathwork coach Arleen Peterzak shares how intentional breathing can help single parents manage conflict, model emotional regulation, and create calmer, more connected conversations at home. Learn how better communication with your tween or teen starts with regulating your own nervous system.Discover simple, in-the-moment breathwork techniques to help manage screen time stress and family conflict.Find out how to model calm through breath—so your child feels safe, heard, and more likely to listen. 🎧 Press play now to learn how just 6 minutes of breathwork a day can help single parents manage screen time struggles, reduce conflict, and build better communication with their tweens and teens. Arleen Pietrzak is a breathwork guide, movement educator, and longtime personal trainer who helps people restore ease, resilience, and trust in their bodies. With over 20 years of experience in fitness, movement, and high-touch environments, Arleen blends practical physiology with intuitive awareness to support nervous system regulation, posture, and sustainable breathing patterns. Through her breath adventures, workshops, and one-on-one work, Arleen guides people through simple, accessible practices that help navigate stress, pressure, and change—both physically and emotionally. Her approach emphasizes listening to the body, developing proprioception, and using breath as a reliable tool for self-regulation rather than force or control. Arleen is especially passionate about helping parents and teens build embodied tools they can use in real life, creating space for calm, connection, and choice in everyday moments. https://breathadventure.com ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️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” session: Parent Reset Call ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: a href="https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    38 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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