48. Why Focusing Only on Grades Can Limit Your Teen’s Potential

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.

Is your tween or young teen ready — not just for high school, but for what comes after?

In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with Dr. Jen Price, an educator with over 20 years of experience helping teens prepare for academic success and life beyond the classroom. They discuss practical ways to get tweens on track academically, help them explore their interests, and build curiosity that leads to better choices in high school, college, and careers. Dr. Jen also shares tips on finding scholarships and the value of service for personal growth.

• Learn strategies to set your child up for academic and personal success before high school starts.
• Discover how to help your tween explore and deepen their interests.
• Get tips for finding scholarships and incorporating service into their development.

Press play to learn how to prepare your tween or young teen for high school — and a bright future beyond it. 

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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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