Middle school doesn’t have to be a battlefield. I help parents of tweens replace tension & turmoil with trust, calm, and connection, so your child knows you’re their safe place now, and well into the teen years ahead.
Helping parents of tweens stay connected, without yelling, guilt, or constant battles.
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Nothing prepares you for the rollercoaster of middle school. And when things feel harder than they should, it’s easy to think you’re failing. But you’re not failing. You just need new tools for this new stage.
When Parenting Feels Harder Than It Should…
You thought it would be different and that you'd be more patient, but you had no idea how reactive you'd be as a parent to a middle schooler.
Your once-chatty child now gives one-word answers or closes the bedroom door.
You lie awake replaying arguments and feeling guilty about how you handled them.
Homework, screens, and chores turn into daily battles.
You’re worried the connection is slipping away and scared of what that means for the teen years.
Does this sound familiar?
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Parenting a middle schooler can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, for them and for you. You’re not alone in the chaos, and you don’t need to figure it out on your own.
With a law degree from Stanford University and a master’s degree in couple and family therapy, I bring both analytical clarity and deep emotional insight to my work.
I'm a parent coach, associate therapist, and creator of the Steady + Connected Parenting™ framework and guide parents through the exact tools they need to move from reactivity to connection. My approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-friendly, and designed for REAL families, not perfect ones.
I get it.
I've been where you are...
Imagine this
instead...
Imagine a reality where your tween rolls their eyes (because… middle school), but still trusts you enough to share what’s really going on.
Imagine that hard moments still happen, but you respond with steadiness instead of snapping. Home now feels calmer, lighter, and more connected.
Imagine that you end the day with hugs instead of guilt, feeling confident that you’re laying the groundwork for a lifelong relationship built on trust.
Here’s the best part: you don’t have to figure this out on your own. Countless parents have walked this same messy road, and with the right tools, they’ve seen real, lasting change.
I can help.
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With Bridget’s framework, I finally had a structure that made sense and it gave me the confidence to parent in a way that feels aligned with my values. Instead of reacting out of fear or pressure, I feel steady, clear, and present.
The 3 biggest shifts I’ve noticed are:
- Confidence in the way I’m parenting through this new chapter.
- A stronger connection with my child, even when things are messy.
- Clear boundaries that help me lead with both love and steadiness.
What I love most about working with Bridget is that I never feel judged or criticized. She creates a space where I can talk about anything, and I always leave our conversations feeling supported and steady. That’s priceless.
"I Finally Have the Energy to Be the Mom My Kids Deserve"
-Lacie
You have helped so much! I started following you in the beginning of the summer because my daughter is just starting middle school. She has been so open since I have allowed it on her time and followed your suggestions.
Last night she told me I really like this new “us” mom it’s so easy to talk to you. I immediately thought of your page and knew it was helping. Thank you for all your suggestions
"My Middle Schooler Actually Wants to Talk to Me"
-sarah
About Bridget - Parenting Coach
Bridget KerMorris is a parent coach, associate therapist in California, and the creator of the Steady + Connected (S+C) Parenting™ Framework, a relational, regulation-rooted approach that helps parents stay close to their tweens and teens, even in the messiest middle school moments.
With a law degree from Stanford University and a master's degree in couple and family therapy, Bridget blends analytical clarity with deep emotional insight. A mom of seven, she created S+C Parenting™ after realizing how few resources spoke to a parent’s internal experience.
Through her Instagram community @bridget.parentcoach (36K+ followers), Bridget offers daily support, reflection questions, and perspective shifts to help parents respond with steadiness, build trust, and raise kids who feel safe, seen, and supported. respond with presence, and build trust with their growing kids.
Her goal is to help you raise kids who feel safe, seen, and supported and to help you feel clear, capable, and connected along the way. She wants middle school parents to love this season with their amazing kids.
Connection over control
Yes, you CAN feel connected during the tween years.
Inside, I share the exact practices I use at home to help you stay steady in hard moments, keep conversations open, set good boundaries, and repair the relationship quickly when things go sideways.
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Here's the truth...
You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through the tween years. Every day you wait is another day of stress, guilt, and disconnection.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s build the steady, connected relationship you’ve been craving.