Are you a single parent stuck in the same exhausting conflict loop with your tween or teen? Do your arguments feel repetitive, emotional, and hard to solve—no matter how many times you talk it through?
You’re not alone—and there may be deeper reasons behind it than you think.
In this episode of Single Parenting Reset, Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with licensed mental health counselor and anxiety treatment specialist Justine Carino, host of Thoughts from the Couch. Together, they dive into the often-overlooked family roles that shape teen behavior and communication—especially within single-parent households.
You’ll learn how the dynamics from your family of origin may be showing up in your parenting style—and how your teen might be unconsciously taking on roles like the rebel, the golden child, or the peacemaker to keep emotional balance in the home.
This conversation will help you:
- Understand the deeper emotional patterns behind your teen’s behavior
- Recognize how your own upbringing influences your parenting
- Identify when your child is stuck in an unhealthy role—and how to shift it
- Let go of guilt and reset old family dynamics
- Improve communication, reduce behavior problems, and build a stronger connection
This episode is a must-listen for single parents navigating communication struggles, screen time issues, and behavior challenges with their tweens and teens.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to stop repeating the same arguments and start parenting from a more grounded, intentional place.
🌐 Learn more about Justine Carino at www.carinocounseling.com
🎙️ Check out her podcast: Thoughts from the Couch
📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com
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