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

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. 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

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All Episodes

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170. How To Improve Communication With Tweens and...

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2025/06/26

Are you unknowingly setting your kids up for financial failure by avoiding money conversations?Most parents want their kids to be smart with money—but fail to teach it early or talk about it at all. This episode unpacks how your own money mindset, language, and habits directly shape your child's financial future, and how to correct course now.Learn why normalizing conversations about money is more important than giving the perfect adviceDiscover the power of small “money mistakes” and how they build

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18:59

169. Helping Your Tween or Teen Navigate Summer with...

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2025/06/24

Struggling to keep your tween or teen off their phone and sane around family this summer? You’re not alone—and this episode is your survival plan.Summer brings less structure, more screen time, and potential behavioral flare-ups—especially during family vacations. For single parents, this season can easily go from bonding time to battle zone without the right tools. This episode helps you build a proactive plan with your teen to make the most of the summer months—without losing your mind.Discover

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28:05

168. “The Secret to Handling Behavior Problems and...

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2025/06/19

Struggling to parent your screen-obsessed teen without constant conflict or guilt?In today’s screen-saturated world, parenting tweens and teens feels more like managing meltdowns than building connection—especially for single parents. This episode unpacks how to address screen time battles, behavior problems, and communication breakdowns with practical, empowering tools.Discover how to set screen time limits without daily arguments, guilt, or second-guessing.Gain strategies for building strong

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10:16

167. How Single Parents Can Survive Summer With...

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2025/06/17

Are you a single parent wondering how to survive summer with your tween or teen home all day, pushing back on rules, and glued to a screen?As summer ramps up, many parents face a sudden breakdown in structure—and a surge in screen time battles, communication gaps, and behavior problems. But with a few simple resets, summer doesn’t have to feel chaotic or draining. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to set expectations early, create boundaries that work, and take care of yourself in the

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31:35

166. Think It's Just “Normal Teen Behavior”? Here’s...

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2025/06/12

Think a missed period is just part of teen drama? What if it’s your first warning sign that your daughter’s health — and future fertility — are at risk?As a single parent, navigating the ups and downs of parenting teens and tweens is already overwhelming. But what if your daughter’s silence around her period, body image, or eating habits is hiding something deeper? In this episode of The Single Parent Reset Show, we explore how hormonal health, restrictive eating, and perfectionism intersect — and

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165. Managing Conflict with Tweens and Teens: Calm,...

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2025/06/10

Are conflicts with your teen wearing you down as a single parent? It’s normal—here’s how to handle it with calm, confidence, and connection.In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, breaks down the essential tools to manage conflicts with your tween or teen—without yelling, power struggles, or endless frustration. ✅ Learn how to validate your teen’s feelings and calm your own reactions. ✅ Discover powerful conflict tools like the “redo” and the third-party perspective. ✅ Model healthy communication that

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32:05

164. How To Set Boundaries with your Tween or Teen...

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2025/06/05

Are you tired of repeating yourself 10 times just to get your kid to brush their teeth or put down the phone?In this episode, parenting coach Tia Slightham joins Tess Connolly, LCSW, to break down the real reason your kids aren’t listening—and it’s not because they’re defiant. Whether you're parenting solo or just trying to reduce daily power struggles, this conversation offers practical, proven tools to create calm, cooperation, and connection.Discover the 3-step boundary-setting method that helps

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163. Single Parenting Tweens and Teens - How to...

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2025/06/03

Is your teen’s behavior pushing your limits and testing your patience?As a single parent, handling behavior problems and communication challenges with your tween or teen can feel overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll discover how to confidently hold the line on screen time, chores, and other boundaries—while still nurturing a strong, positive connection. Learn how to address behavior problems and defiance by understanding the developmental changes tweens and teens are going through. Find out how to

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19:42

162. Building a Screen Time Agreement for Your...

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2025/05/29

Are screen time struggles turning your family’s downtime into daily battles?As a single parent, setting limits on screen time — and sticking to them — can feel like an uphill fight, especially when your tween or teen’s behavior is on the line.💡 In this episode of The Single Parent Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, breaks down why screen time conflicts are so common in single parent homes, and how they’re linked to bigger behavior problems and communication challenges. She shares her own experience

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48:26

161. From Burned Out to Balanced: One Single Mom’s...

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2025/05/22

Feeling overwhelmed by behavior problems, endless screen time battles, and communication breakdowns—while parenting solo?In this episode of The Single Parent Reset Show, therapist and solo parenting expert Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with Karey Spransy—life coach and fellow single parent—who shares how to reset your parenting approach when you're in the messy middle of raising tweens and teens. Together, they unpack how to shift from reactive to intentional parenting, especially when you're going

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31:48

160. Lighten the Mental Load: How the Jam App Helps...

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2025/05/05

Are you constantly juggling your family's calendar and feeling the weight of the mental load? In this episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with Jessica Etting, founder of Jam, the AI-powered family organization app designed to help parents of tweens and teens lighten their mental load and foster independence.They explore how Jam helps families:Centralize and simplify family schedulesEmpower kids and teens to manage their own activitiesTransition from parental “policing” to

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159. Unlocking Purpose: How to Help Your Tween or...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with teen coach and educator Will Kirsop to talk about something every parent wants for their teen: a sense of direction and purpose. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why purpose matters for your teen’s mental health, motivation, and academic success. • How a clear sense of purpose can help reduce stress, anxiety, and disconnection. • A powerful tool called “Life Crafting”—and how it can guide your teen

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158. How to End Bath Time Battles: Clean Hygiene...

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2025/04/09

In this episode of the Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW interviews Sabrina Yavil, a former beauty industry executive turned entrepreneur, who shares her journey of creating Grime, a clean personal care brand for preteens and teens. Sabrina discusses the challenges of finding safe and effective products for her three boys, the battles over bath time, and her motivation to develop a solution that meets the needs of kids while ensuring their safety. The conversation highlights the importance

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157. The Relationship you have with your Child is...

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2025/03/11

Effective Screen Time Management for Teens In this episode, I’m excited to share a conversation I had with Kristina Nation on Brave Bold TV called “Kick Your Teen's Troubles to the Curb”! We dive into the challenges of managing screen time and social media use among teenagers—something so many parents struggle with. I share my insights as a clinical social worker and parent coach on how to create a tech reset agreement, set healthy boundaries, and encourage better digital habits. We also discuss

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156. Navigating the College Preparation Journey

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2025/01/28

Summary In this episode of the Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW speaks with Shellee Howard, a certified independent college strategist and counselor. They discuss the complexities of the college admissions process, the importance of understanding student identity and motivation, and the strategies for navigating college selection while aiming for a debt-free education. Shellee shares her personal journey and experiences with her four children, highlighting the diverse paths they took to

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155. Helping Your Teen Navigate Depression

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2024/12/30

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Kristina Saelee, a parent coach specializing in helping families navigate the challenges of raising teens struggling with depression. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ⭐ Kristina shares her personal journey and how she became a parent coach focused on supporting families dealing with teen depression. ⭐ How to recognize signs of depression in teens, including significant behavioral changes and emotional shifts. ⭐ Practical steps

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154. Building Executive Function Skills Early: A...

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2024/12/18

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for a deep dive into parenting strategies with Dan Leibowitz M.A, M.S, an expert in educational consulting and executive function coaching. Discover how our own behaviors as parents shape our children’s success, and learn practical tips to set them up for middle school and beyond. ⭐ Dan shares his journey into educational consulting and executive function coaching and how he helps families. ⭐ Tess and Dan explore how parental stress impacts parenting patterns and

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153. The Hidden Struggle: Healing Trauma And...

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2024/12/03

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an engaging conversation with Michael Anderson a family therapist, coach for men overcoming pornography addiction, children’s author of the Jungle Tails series (focused on children’s mental health), and father of three. ⭐ Michael tells us about himself and how he got into the work that he does helping parents heal from past trauma in order to help heal family connections with their children. ⭐ Tess and Michael discuss stats and talk about how big a problem this

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152. How to Help Your Kids Overcome Challenges And...

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2024/11/18

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an insightful conversation with Jeff Nelligan who is the father of three boys and a well-known commentator in the world of American parenting. His most recent book is the 2nd edition of “Four Lessons from My Three Sons – How You Can Raise Resilient Kids,” in which he outlined his parenting techniques and the path of his sons through childhood and adolescence to the U.S. Naval Academy, Williams College, and West Point. ⭐ Discover how Jeff’s life experiences and

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151. Finding The Calm In The Chaos: How Getting Quiet...

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2024/10/30

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an insightful conversation with Elaine Glass, a transformative coach and healer who has helped countless people unlock their true selves, find purpose, peace, and self-empowerment. Together, they discuss Elaine’s new book, Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are. ⭐ Discover how Elaine’s life experiences inspired her to write this book, offering guidance on self-discovery and finding purpose. ⭐ Tess and Elaine dive into the importance of being present

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