181. How to Rein In Screen Time & Save Your Sanity This School Year

Feeling anxious about screen time as school looms closer? Wondering how to avoid device drama without becoming the “bad guy”?

In this practical and timely episode, we tackle the top screen-time challenges single parents face as the school year approaches—and offer clear, compassionate strategies to ease the transition. From shifting bedtime routines to co-creating tech agreements, you’ll learn how to protect your tween or teen’s sleep, focus, and mental health—without meltdowns.

• Learn the 3-step tech reset strategy to start this week (before the chaos begins).
• Discover how to involve your child in setting their own screen rules for better cooperation.
• Get actionable advice for protecting their sleep—and their brain—from late-night device use.

Listen now to find out how to set tech boundaries that stick—and actually support your tween or teen’s success this school year.

📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: [email protected]   Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

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