The Back-to-School Tech Reset Every Single Parent Should Be Doing This Week
Aug 06, 2025
As summer winds down, screen time has a sneaky way of creeping up. Later bedtimes, looser rules, endless scrolling—and then BAM: the school year begins, and chaos hits.
In this episode, we break down a simple, realistic tech reset strategy for single parents looking to support their tween or teen’s focus, sleep, and mental health.
You’ll learn:
- Why it’s critical to start adjusting now—not the night before school
- How to co-create a tech agreement that your child will actually follow
- Why protecting your child’s sleep is the most important move you can make
- What to do when your child says they “need” their phone as an alarm
This isn’t about control. It’s about leadership, calm structure, and real connection.
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