87. Why Parenting Is About Raising an Adult, Not Just Managing Behavior

"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Are you trying to be a supportive parent—but finding that your teen just pulls away the more you “help”?

In this powerful episode, Tess is joined by Cynthia, author of The Parenting Compass, to explore the balance between supporting your teen and letting go just enough so they can build independence. They discuss how to reset your parenting approach, protect your child’s mental health, and preserve connection, even as your tween or teen starts to push for more space.

• Learn the two core goals of modern parenting: preserving mental health and preserving the relationship.
• Discover how you might be over-helping without realizing it—and what small changes shift the dynamic.
• Explore Cynthia’s practical strategies like “sprinkling” support and using reflective questionnaires to reset your parenting compass.

Press play now to learn how to raise an emotionally healthy adult while staying connected—and calm—through the teen years.

Learn more about Cynthia’s book The Parenting Compass 👉 Home | The Parent Compass (parentcompassbook.com)

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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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