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167. How Single Parents Can Survive Summer With Tweens and Teens - Structure, Screen Time & Self-Care

167. How Single Parents Can Survive Summer With Tweens and Teens - Structure, Screen Time & Self-Care

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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 process.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

✅ A framework to reset summer routines that actually stick (even if it’s already July)

✅ How to set screen time limits that reduce conflict and improve communication

✅ A self-care strategy for single parents that recharges you—and models balance for your child

Listen now and learn how to create a summer rhythm that supports better communication, healthier screen time habits, and a calmer home—even with teens and tweens in the mix.

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

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