26. 5 Things Tween Girls Wish Parents Understood About Middle School Life

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.

Do you really know what life feels like for tween girls in today’s middle school world?

In this candid episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with three tween girls to talk about the joys, challenges, and pressures of growing up in the in-between years. From the freedom of middle school to the weight of beauty standards, they open up about what they love, what they struggle with, and what they wish parents understood. Tess also reflects on the similarities between her conversations with tween boys and girls, and why intentional time together matters so much at this age.

• Hear directly from tween girls about their daily pressures and what helps them cope.
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• Learn why parental connection is crucial during these years of growing independence.
• Discover how intentional time strengthens trust and family bonds.

Listen now to gain insight into your tween’s world — straight from the girls living it.

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