14. Strategies Single Parents Can Use to Improve Communication and Co-Parenting

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 and your co-parent—or even your partner—really on the same page when it comes to raising your tween or teen?

In this episode, Tess Connolly talks with Dr. Robbin Rockett, founder of Solo Parent Life and clinical director of Marin Wellness Counseling, about what it takes to stay aligned as parents during the challenging tween and teen years. From managing screen time and behavior problems to improving communication between parents, Dr. Rockett shares practical strategies for fostering connection and cooperation—whether you’re married, separated, or a single parent navigating co-parenting.

• Learn how to “hold on loosely” and coach your tween or teen toward independence
• Discover ways to resolve parenting differences without constant conflict
• Understand why focusing on the long game can make parenting less stressful and more effective

Press play now to learn how to parent as allies, stay connected with your tween or teen, and create a united approach that works for your whole family.

Connect with Robbin Rockett, PhD at: www.marinwellnesscounseling.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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