71. Why Popularity, Social Media, and Peer Pressure Are Causing Communication Gaps With Your Tween

"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."

Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Jessica Speer an award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised. Today they will be discussing her book Middle School - Safety Goggles advised which is all about navigating middle school.

Are you struggling to understand the emotional rollercoaster your tween is riding through middle school?

If you're a single parent watching your child shift from childhood into the confusing world of middle school, this episode unpacks what’s really going on. We dive into friendships, crushes, popularity, and screen time—all the things influencing your child’s behavior and confidence that don’t come with a parenting manual.

• Discover what tweens are saying behind closed doors about peer pressure, dating, and popularity.
• Learn how “choose your own ending” scenarios can boost your child’s decision-making and self-confidence.
• Get practical communication tips to connect with your tween—even when they seem glued to their phone.

Hit play now to learn how to support your tween through middle school’s emotional maze with tools tailored for single parents like you.

You can purchase Jessica Speers book here - Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised. 

You can find out more about Jessica Speer here - www.JessicaSpeer.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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