If you’ve ever heard “just survive the middle school years,” this conversation will make you rethink that advice. Bridget KerMorris is a parent coach and relational therapist who believes these middle years can actually strengthen connections, as long as we learn how to listen differently.She walks us through her Steady + Connected Parenting framework and shares simple, science-based ways to stay grounded when kids start pushing for independence. From screen-time battles to those late-night heart-to-hearts, Bridget offers language that helps parents move from fear to steadiness.What You’ll Hear:The myth of disconnection in middle school (00:00)How parents’ own fears shape their rules (05:45)Repairing relationships in both directions (10:30)Bedtime as a window into their inner world (14:14)Anchoring tech rules in family values (26:05)Being compassionate with ourselves as parents (57:05)Bridget’s reminder is simple but powerful: connection doesn’t disappear when kids grow up. It just changes shape. This episode is a gentle nudge to stay curious, stay steady, and trust that calm is the most contagious thing we can bring into a room.You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sJB2PvxS--k For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/bridget-kermorris-21  Check out more from Bridget KerMorris: You can follow Bridget on Instagram:  @bridget.parentcoachOn her website, grab her Freebie 50 Ways I'm Staying Close to My Middle Schooler.Discover her course Middle School Tech Safety ToolKit, how you'll keep your middle schooler safe online without checking their devices.

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