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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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13:41

Teen Sneaking Their Phone at Night? How to Reset the...

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2026/10/06

It's almost midnight. You see the glow of a phone under your teen's blanket—the same phone they agreed to leave on the kitchen charger. You're tired, upset, and wondering whether this is now a fight about trust.In Episode 303 of the Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly walks through a practical response for tonight and a more useful conversation for tomorrow. She explains why an overnight boundary matters for sleep, how to listen for what's pulling your teen back online, and how to turn a

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06:46

How to Apologize to Your Teen After Yelling

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2026/10/01

The argument about the phone got loud. Your teen walked away, and now you’re replaying what you said. How do you go back without turning your apology into another argument?In Episode 302 of the Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly gives you three sentences to say after you yell at your tween or teen. She also covers when to approach them, what to leave out of the apology, and what to do if they respond with “whatever” or say nothing at all.You’ll learn:• How to own the yelling without

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10:14

When Your Teen Is Rude in Public: What to Say Without...

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2026/09/29

You’re at a family dinner when your teen snaps, “Can we stop talking about me? This is so annoying.” The table goes quiet. You feel embarrassed, upset, and suddenly aware that everyone is watching your response.In this episode of the Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly explains how to tell the difference between a moment that can wait and behavior that needs a response right now. She gives parents short, ready-to-say lines for a teen who snaps at them, insults someone else, or refuses to step

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15:16

300. Five Years, 300 Episodes: 5 Parenting Lessons...

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2026/09/24

In September 2021, Tess pressed record on her first parenting podcast episode while feeling absolutely terrified that millions of people might hear it. They did not—but that vulnerable beginning became the start of five years, 300 episodes, and a body of work centered on one essential belief: the relationship is the intervention.At the time, Casey was 12 and entering seventh grade after spending much of sixth grade doing “sofa school” during the pandemic. Parenting was hands-on, the business was

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08:43

299. Before You Correct Your Teen, Connect First: How...

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2026/09/22

You ask your teenager to put down the phone, do a chore, come home on time, or change the way they're speaking to you—and suddenly you're in a power struggle.But what if the problem isn't the limit you're setting?What if it's how you're entering the conversation?In this short, practical episode of the Single Parenting Reset Show, Therese Connolly, LCSW, shares a simple shift that can change difficult interactions with your tween or teen:Connect before you correct.That doesn't mean ignoring

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07:41

298. When Your Teen Son Won’t Talk to You: What to Do...

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2026/09/17

You know something is wrong.Your teenage son is quieter than usual, irritated, withdrawn, or clearly upset.So you ask:“What happened?”“Are you okay?”“Did something happen at school?”And all you get back is:“I’m fine.”Or worse:“Mom, leave me alone.”When you’re worried about your child, it can feel almost impossible not to keep asking.But sometimes, the harder we pursue connection, the farther away our teenager moves.In this short Thursday Quick Reset, I’m sharing a simple shift that can completely

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51:14

297. Single Moms Raising Teen Boys: What Your Son...

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2026/09/15

Your teenage son may be taller than you, stronger than you, pushing for more independence—and acting like he needs you less.But that doesn’t necessarily mean he needs less connection.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, I’m joined by relational and men’s coach Mike Elliott for an honest conversation about what teenage boys may be communicating underneath the shutdown, defensiveness, anger, and “Leave me alone.”Because sometimes what looks like disrespect or withdrawal is actually a

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12:26

296. Teen Won’t Put the Phone Down? What to Say...

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2026/09/10

You tell your teen it’s time to put the phone away.They say:“One more minute.”You wait.Then you ask again.And suddenly a simple phone limit turns into a full-blown power struggle.If this happens in your house, the answer usually isn’t repeating yourself louder, threatening a bigger consequence, or grabbing the phone out of your teen’s hand.In this Quick Reset, I’m giving you a simple three-part response you can use when your tween or teen won’t get off their phone:Connection.Limit.Choice.You’ll also

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13:10

295. Teen Screen Time: How to Set Limits Without...

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2026/09/08

You tell your teen it’s time to put the phone away.They say, “I’m almost done.”Ten minutes later, you’re asking again.And suddenly you’re no longer talking about a phone.You’re arguing about fairness, trust, independence, and whether you’re “too controlling.”If screen-time limits keep turning into nightly power struggles, the answer may not be a bigger consequence.It may be a clearer plan.In this episode of the Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how to set screen-time

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11:39

294. What to Say When Your Teen Says, “You Can’t Make...

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2026/09/03

Your teenager looks you in the eye and says:“You can’t make me.”Those four words can make a parent feel as though their authority is being tested—and that they need to win the moment immediately.But responding with “Oh, yes I can” usually turns the original issue into a power struggle. Now the conflict is no longer about the phone, chore, curfew, or family expectation. It’s about who will back down first.In this Quick Reset, Tess gives you a calmer and more effective response:“I’m not going to

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23:08

293. Disrespectful Teenager? What to Do Before You...

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2026/09/01

Your teenager rolls their eyes, insults you, says “whatever,” or slams the door—and your entire body reacts.You immediately think:They cannot speak to me this way.So you take the phone, cancel the weekend, or announce a punishment. But now the original problem has disappeared, and you are trapped in an even bigger power struggle about the consequence.Teen disrespect should not be ignored, but it does not always require an immediate punishment.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess

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18:30

292. What to Say When Your Teen Shuts You Out: 5...

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2026/08/27

Your teen walks through the door, barely looks at you, and heads straight to their room.You ask what happened.They say, “Nothing.”You try again.They answer, “I’m fine. Just leave me alone.”For many parents, especially single parents carrying the emotional weight of the family, this moment can feel deeply personal. You may worry that your teen no longer trusts you or that the distance between you is becoming permanent.The more worried you become, the more questions you may ask. But when your teen is

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25:45

291. Teen Won’t Talk to You? How to Help Them Open Up...

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2026/08/25

Your teen comes home, closes their bedroom door, and gives you one-word answers.You ask how their day was.“Fine.”You ask whether anything happened.“No.”You ask if they are upset with you.“I don’t know. Can you please leave me alone?”You are asking because you care—but the more you try to get your teen talking, the further away they seem to move.Teen silence can trigger enormous fear in a parent. You may worry that something is wrong, that your teen no longer trusts you, or that your relationship is

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15:19

290. What to Say When Your Teen Says Vaping Is No Big...

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2026/08/20

You find a vape in your teenager’s room, backpack, or pocket. When you ask about it, they shrug and say:“It’s not a big deal.”“Everyone does it.”“It’s only nicotine.”“I can stop whenever I want.”“You’re completely overreacting.”Those statements can immediately pull you into an argument. You may feel compelled to prove how dangerous vaping is, demand a confession, or give a severe consequence before you understand what is actually happening.But you do not have to convince your teen that vaping is

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25:05

289. Teen Vaping: The First Conversation to Have...

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2026/08/18

You find a vape in your teenager’s backpack, bedroom, sweatshirt, or car.Within seconds, fear takes over:How long has this been happening?Where did they get it?Is this nicotine or marijuana?Are they addicted?What else are they hiding?You may want to immediately take their phone, ground them, demand the whole story, or deliver a long lecture about what vaping can do to their health.But the first few minutes of this conversation matter.If your teen feels cornered, shamed, or interrogated, you may get

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11:30

288. What to Say When Your Teen Won’t Get Off Their...

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2026/08/13

You have asked your teen to put down their phone three times. They have barely looked up, and “just one more minute” is quickly turning into another family argument.What can you say without yelling, lecturing, or giving up on the boundary?In this practical Quick Reset, Tess Connolly, LCSW, gives single parents five specific scripts to use when their tween or teen:Ignores the first request to put the phone downRepeatedly asks for “just one more minute”Says everyone else’s parents allow more phone

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24:37

287. Teen Screen Time Limits: How to Reset Phone...

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2026/08/11

Does every request to put down the phone turn into arguing, negotiating, or “I’m almost done”?Many parents try stricter limits, longer lectures, or bigger consequences—but the same screen-time battle returns the next day. The problem may not be that you need a harsher rule. The problem may be that the boundary only becomes clear when everyone is already frustrated.In this flagship episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how to reset teen screen-time boundaries

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13:51

286. Teen Won’t Go to School? What to Say That Morning

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2026/08/06

Your teen looks at you and says:“I’m not going to school.”Before you argue, lecture, threaten consequences, or immediately agree to let them stay home, pause.What you say next can either increase the power struggle—or help your teenager move toward the next manageable step.In this Quick Reset episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly gives you five calm, practical scripts for the most common school-morning situations.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOUR TEEN:• Flatly

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23:54

285. Back-To-School Anxiety In Teens: Support Without...

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2026/08/04

Your teen says their stomach hurts, they barely slept, and now they are refusing to go to school.Do you push them to attend? Let them stay home? Or call someone for help?Back-to-school anxiety is common, but not every “I’m not going” means the same thing.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains the important differences between normal reluctance, anxiety, school avoidance, and a pattern that requires professional support.You will learn:• Why anxiety-related

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13:57

284. Teen Lying: What To Say When They Deny Or Blame

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2026/07/30

What do you say when your teen looks you in the eye and denies something you feel almost certain happened?What if they blame a friend, a sibling, a teacher, or their other parent?When you believe your teenager is lying, it is easy to get pulled into questioning, proving, arguing, and trying to force a confession. But you do not need your teen to admit everything before you can respond clearly and protectively.In this Quick Reset episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares

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