52. How Dads Can Connect With Teens in the Age of Screen Time and Social Media

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.

What’s it really like for dads raising tweens and teens in today’s world?

In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with fathers Smith and Jason about the unique challenges, joys, and evolving relationships that come with parenting during the tween and teen years. They discuss shifting from guiding young kids to navigating independence, bonding in the digital age, and balancing empathy with boundaries. From device debates to emotional connection, these dads share candid insights into fatherhood during one of the most pivotal parenting stages.

• Hear real stories from dads about the changes in father-teen relationships.
• Learn how fathers are tackling device use and social media boundaries.
• Discover ways dads can stay connected with their teens, even through challenges.

Press play to hear the honest, relatable experiences of fathers parenting through the tween and teen years — and how they find connection and joy along the way.

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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.

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