77. Why Collaborative Problem Solving Builds Stronger Communication 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."

Are you constantly stepping in to “fix” things for your tween or teen—only to feel drained and disconnected?

In this episode, Kate shares how single parents can shift from over-functioning to coaching and collaborating, empowering tweens and teens to face life’s challenges with resilience. You’ll learn how to help your child build confidence, emotional regulation, and critical thinking—without taking over or enabling.

• Discover how to support your child’s growth without “rescuing” them from every mistake.
• Learn about body budgets and how this neuroscience-based concept affects emotional behavior in teens.
• Get fresh, real-life strategies for boundaries, “Family Cares” (aka chores), and collaborative problem-solving.

Hit play now to learn how to guide your tween or teen toward independence, confidence, and deeper connection—one conscious choice at a time.

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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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