232. Why Your Teen’s Screen Use Probably Isn’t Addiction—And What Single Parents Should Do Instead
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232. Why Your Teen’s Screen Use Probably Isn’t Addiction—And What Single Parents Should Do Instead
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Are you constantly setting screen time rules—only to be ignored or met with resistance from your tween or teen?
If you're a single parent juggling both connection and control, you're not alone. Parenting tweens and teens solo can leave you stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, over-explaining, or giving in just to keep the peace. But what if there was a science-backed way to reset the dynamic?
- Learn the Bridge Method, a brain-based script that gets through to your teen—without the blowups
- Use AI tools as your parenting co-pilot to reduce decision fatigue and mental overload
- Discover the difference between tech overuse and real screen addiction, and how to respond with calm leadership
Tune in now to discover practical strategies that will help you set firm boundaries while keeping the connection strong with your tween or teen.
⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families
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📧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” session: Parent Reset Call
⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families
⭐️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)
The 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.
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