#190-How To Talk About Screen Time Without Fighting: A Calm Communication Guide for Moms of Teens with Parent Coach and LCSW Tess Connolly

#190-How To Talk About Screen Time Without Fighting: A Calm Communication Guide for Moms of Teens with Parent Coach and LCSW Tess Connolly

Author: Jessica Stewart January 5, 2026 Duration: 31:12

Do you dread bringing up screen time with your teen because it always ends in conflict or power struggles?

You’re not alone — for many moms, managing screen time feels like a constant tug-of-war that leaves everyone frustrated. In this episode, Jessica Stewart and parenting expert Tess Connolly dive deep into how to move away from resentment and into cooperation, all while protecting your relationship with your teen.

  • Discover how to spot early signs of unhealthy screen habits — before they damage sleep, mood, or relationships.
  • Learn the exact steps to co-create a screen time agreement with your teen that builds trust and independence.
  • Get practical, non-judgmental communication tools to end daily tech fights and start calmer, more connected conversations.

Listen now to learn the calm, confident strategy to ditch screen time battles and help your teen take ownership of their tech use.

About today's guest:

Tess Connolly, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, seasoned parent coach, and the host of the Single Parenting Reset podcast. She specializes in guiding families—especially those with tweens and teens—toward more intentional, cooperative, and values-based relationships.

Through her compassionate, personalized guide-and-coach approach, Tess helps parents uncover and build on the strengths they already have. Her work empowers families to confidently navigate parenting challenges while fostering deeper connection and trust at home.

Whether she's supporting single parents or families navigating tough transitions, Tess is passionate about helping you create a calmer, happier, and healthier family life—without power struggles or guilt.

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This powerful podcast explores how  moms  and  parents  can navigate  anxiety,  overwhelm, and grief  while building resilience,  confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens  through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.


Navigating the teenage years can feel like you're learning a new language overnight, leaving many mothers feeling isolated in a storm of slammed doors and silent treatments. The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos is a space where that isolation ends. Host Jessica Stewart speaks directly from her own lived experience, having moved from a place of being constantly triggered by her sons to cultivating her own resilience and emotional intelligence. This podcast digs into the real, messy work of shifting family dynamics without resorting to simplistic advice. You'll hear honest conversations about moving beyond power struggles, managing the grief that can accompany your child's growing independence, and finding practical ways to rebuild connection. Jessica focuses on the core communication skills that actually work with adolescent brains, offering actionable strategies designed to reduce household anxiety and overwhelm. Each episode serves as a step toward replacing chaos with understanding, helping you foster a home environment where both you and your teen can thrive. It’s more than just a parenting podcast; it’s a resource for personal growth that directly benefits your family’s emotional health and your own mental well-being. Tune in for grounded guidance that acknowledges the complexity of these years while providing a clear path forward.
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