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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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208. Why Letting Teens Set Their Own Screen Time...

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2025/11/06

Is your teen glued to their phone — and every screen time rule you try only leads to arguments and frustration?If you’ve ever wondered whether giving your teenager more control over their own device use is risky or wise, this episode breaks it all down. Tess Connolly, LCSW, and Gigi explore a real-life case of parents who handed over screen time responsibility to their 16-year-old — and what happened next. You’ll discover how self-regulation, trust, and emotional readiness all play into building

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207. Why Screen Time Fights Are Common for Single...

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2025/11/04

Struggling with screen time limits that spark constant battles with your teen?As a single parent, managing your own screen habits while teaching your teen self-regulation can feel like a losing game. This episode dives deep into how your communication and role modeling directly impact your teen’s behavior—and why traditional screen rules may be working against you.Learn how to set screen boundaries based on developmental readiness—not just age.Discover simple strategies for modeling healthier device

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206. How To Enforce Screen Time Limits With Teens...

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2025/10/30

Are you constantly battling your teen over screen time — especially when it’s time for dinner or bed?In this quick-hit episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess dives into a real-life parenting challenge: how to reset screen time limits when you've let things slide. Whether your teen is gaming all night or ignoring curfews, this episode offers tactical advice that’s both compassionate and firm.Discover the exact words to use when setting (or re-setting) screen time boundaries.Learn how to use

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12:29

205. How Much Screen Time Should Tweens and Teens...

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2025/10/28

Do you ever wonder exactly how much screen time is too much for your tween or teen — and how to actually make limits stick without daily battles?As a single parent, it can feel impossible to manage phones, tablets, and gaming while also keeping peace at home. In this episode, parent and family coach Tess Connolly, LCSW, breaks down what experts like the American Academy of Pediatrics and The Anxious Generation author Jonathan Haidt really recommend — and how to adapt those guidelines in real

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204. How The Caregiver Capacity Map Helps Single...

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2025/10/24

Are you feeling drained from constant power struggles, screen-time battles, and emotional blowups with your teen?In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, host Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with therapist Katie K. May about the Caregiver Capacity Map—a breakthrough framework that helps single parents understand their own emotional limits and their teen’s unique sensitivities. If you’re exhausted from trying to “stay calm” while managing behavior, co-parenting, and keeping your teen off

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203. From Tension to Trust: How Parents Can Regain...

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2025/10/21

Do you feel like your - once close relationship with your teen is slipping away - and no matter what you try, the distance just grows. You're not alone. Especially for single parents of tweens and teens, the shift between sweet elementary school kids to conflict - heavy adolescence can feel like emotional whiplash. In this episode, therapist Katie K. May breaks down her 3-step Hierarchy of connection - a proven framework developed with working with hundreds of families struggling to re-build

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12:07

202. How Much Screen Time Should Tweens and Teens...

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2025/10/16

How much screen time is too much for your tween or teen? It’s one of the biggest questions single parents are asking right now.With schoolwork, social life, and endless scrolling, it can feel impossible to know what’s “too much.” In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, breaks down what the experts say about healthy limits for tweens and teens, drawing from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Common Sense Media, and leading researchers like Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge.You’ll discover how to balance

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201. Building Trust and Navigating Conflict: Expert...

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2025/10/14

What can parents learn from a hostage negotiator about raising confident teens? A lot more than you might think.In this powerful follow-up conversation, host Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with Karleen Savage — a TEDx speaker, hostage negotiator, and parent coach — about how parents can build trust, handle conflict, and guide their teens toward confidence and independence.Karleen introduces her Confident Teen Blueprint and shares real-life examples of how parents can apply negotiation and communication

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39:19

200. Why Screen Time Limits Alone Won’t Protect Your...

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2025/10/09

Are you constantly wondering if your tween is ready for social media—or worried about how much screen time is too much?If you’re a single parent trying to navigate your tween’s digital world, this episode breaks down the real challenges behind social media readiness. Tess and guest expert Dr. Melanie McNally, PsyD, explore why Gen Z’s relationship with social media is different, and how you can confidently guide your child through it—without constant arguments or fear.In this episode, you’ll learn

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199. How to Support a Child With ADHD - Practical...

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2025/10/07

Are you a single parent trying to figure out whether your child’s struggles with focus, emotions, or school might be ADHD — and how to truly help them thrive?In this insightful episode, host Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with Dr. Yael Rothman and Dr. Katia Fredriksen, two pediatric neuropsychologists (a.k.a. “thinking doctors for kids”) who help parents understand the why behind their child’s behaviors. You’ll learn what ADHD really is, how it’s diagnosed, and why many common assumptions about it

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20:33

198. How Do I Hold the Line with my Tween and Teen?"...

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2025/10/02

Do you ever feel like setting boundaries with your teen just leads to endless conflict—or worse, silence?Parenting teens is tough because adolescence brings rapid changes in emotions, thinking, and independence. Many parents struggle to balance enforcing rules with keeping communication and trust alive. If you’ve ever wondered how to “hold the line” without pushing your teen away, this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to listen to your teen’s perspective and validate their

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197. From Mood Swings to Screen Time - How Parents...

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2025/09/30

Is your middle schooler’s mood swings, tech obsession, or growing independence leaving you unsure how to parent them?The middle school years bring huge developmental changes—emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Many parents of tweens struggle with screen time, shifting boundaries, and figuring out how to stay connected while giving more independence. If you’ve ever felt stuck between being “too strict” or “too lenient,” this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to respond to

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196. Why Friendships Shift in the Tween Years & How...

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2025/09/25

Is your tween suddenly struggling with friendships—being left out, confused by shifting dynamics, or dealing with drama you don’t know how to fix? As a single parent, it can feel overwhelming to know how much to step in—and when to step back.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Podcast (formerly The Parenting Reset Show), Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with friendship expert Jessica to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of tween and teen friendships. Together they explore how shifting

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195. Tired of Arguing With Your Tween or Teen How...

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2025/09/23

Tired of daily battles with your tween or teen over screen time, chores, or attitude? Wondering why every conversation feels like a war zone?If you're a single parent caught in an endless loop of reactive parenting, power struggles, and emotional exhaustion—this episode is your reset. Tess Connolly, LCSW, walks you through a powerful framework to help you interrupt the conflict cycle and rebuild authentic connection with your teen.Learn the STOP method to take ownership of your parenting energy and

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194. 3 Ways to Reset Screen Time & Routines With Your...

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2025/09/18

Feeling like back-to-school season has turned your home into a battlefield of screen time fights, homework resistance, and chaotic routines?If you're a single parent wondering how to recover from a summer full of power struggles, this episode is your September reset. Licensed parent and family coach Tess Connolly shares why this time of year is the ideal moment to reset boundaries, routines, and communication with your tween or teen — even if the school year has already started.Discover the

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193. When Your Teen Refuses to Hand Over Their Phone:...

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2025/09/16

As a single parent, one of the most stressful moments you can face is when your tween or teen flat-out refuses to give up their phone. Whether it’s bedtime, homework time, or a consequence you need to enforce—what do you actually do in that moment without ending up in a yelling match or tug-of-war?In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares practical, in-the-moment strategies to handle phone battles with authority and calm.You’ll learn: ✔ Why tweens and teens

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192. From Shock to Connection: What Single Parents...

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2025/09/11

Finding out your Tween or Teen is vaping marijuana, drinking or experimenting with substances can feel like a crisis. But what if this moment could bring you closer together. In this episode of The Single Parent Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares her own story of discovering her own son had vaped marijuana - and how a five minute pause before reacting turned into a rupture into a powerful reset. You'll learn: ✔️ The critical role of pausing before responding so you can approach with calm, not

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191. The Modified FAFO Parenting Approach - Natural...

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2025/09/09

Have you seen the viral FAFO parenting meme? It stands for Find Out — and parents everywhere are talking about it. The idea is simple: let kids experience the consequences of their actions. But here’s the problem — left unmodified, FAFO can sound harsh, authoritarian, or even shaming.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, offers her compassionate, modified version of FAFO parenting. Instead of punishment or nagging, Tess shows you how to let natural consequences

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190. Why Repair Is the #1 Parenting Skill Single...

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2025/09/04

Are you a single parent stuck in endless battles over screen time, disrespect, or constant power struggles with your tween or teen?When you’re parenting alone, every conflict feels magnified—and without a co-parent to back you up, it’s easy to feel like yelling or giving in are your only options. But what if there was a proven way to rebuild trust, calm the storm, and reconnect with your teen after conflict?In this episode, you’ll discover:The 4-step repair process that turns blowups into

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189. It’s Never Too Late to Get a Handle on Screen...

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2025/09/02

Are screen time battles with your tween or teen leaving you drained, frustrated, and second-guessing yourself as a single parent?If you’ve ever felt like screens have taken over your home, you’re not alone. Single parents often feel stuck between wanting to set limits and needing the peace that screens provide. The good news? You don’t need to choose between chaos and total restriction—you can create balance that actually works for your family.In this episode, you’ll discover:A simple 5-minute daily

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