How to Stay Calm and Connected Through the Chaos of Parenting Tweens

Parenting a tween can feel like a rollercoaster. One minute they need you, the next they push you away. So how do you stay connected—without losing yourself in the process?In this episode of the Minute Mastery Podcast, I am joined by therapist, certified parent coach, and mother of 7, Bridget K. Morris, who developed the Steady & Connected Parenting approach. She shares how to stay grounded, emotionally present, and lovingly firm during the often-tumultuous middle school years.Whether you are already navigating the tween phase or you're preparing for it, this conversation is packed with real-life tools, mindset shifts, and compassionate insight that will make you feel seen and supported.What You'll Learn:Why regulation starts with you, the parentThe UPDATE Method: How to break old parenting patternsThe ARE Parent Model: Simple steps for everyday connectionHow to repair the relationship after a conflict or ruptureWhat to do when your child crosses boundariesThe truth about "losing yourself" in parenting—and how to reclaim joyHow Bridget wrote her book while managing work, life, and motherhood Follow Bridget on Instagram: @bridget.parentcoach Get copies of my books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/africanfoodsdotcom/list/121PPT4JMU0Y5?ref_=aipsflistWork with me: https://www.ngoziedema.com/work_with_me.htmlJoin my community where I support midlife women to move from Idea to Published Author in 90 days:https://www.skool.com/writers-academy-1893/about?ref=14f4886cfea04b969a41d37a4ebfbc8bAnd get my Children's Book Blueprint : Also a mom can be several things in one day! Besides hosting this podcast, I write children's books and will love that check them out and gift a child in your life.Here is a list of books authored by Ngozi Edema:Mama's DaycareMel The Monkey And The AlligatorThe Proud SunflowerBringing Africa Home: A Cookbook Of 52 Easy African RecipesTyson The Lion Who Ignored His Mom's AdviceFreddy and the VeggiesThis podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained professional for help with your specific situation.