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Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens Manage Behavior Problems, Reduce Screen Time & ImproveAuthor: 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 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. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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268. Why Gentle Parenting Isn't Working (And What To Do Instead)
Episode 268
Thursday, 4 June, 2026
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 SessionThe 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












