What does it look like to stay grounded as both a parent and a business owner? Today, I sit down with Bridget KerMorris—mom of seven, therapist, parenting coach, and creator of the Steady + Connected Parenting Method . Bridget helps parents navigate the middle school years with calm and connection, and she shares how those same tools can transform how you run your business. We talk about emotional regulation, navigating anxiety, setting tech boundaries, and how finding her niche led Bridget from Anti-Social School to the Today Show . Whether you’re building a family-first business or learning to show up for yourself and your kids with more steadiness, this episode will leave you feeling grounded and inspired. Today you’ll hear: 02:28 - What “life-first business” means to Bridget—and how she stays intentional with family and work 04:45 - Her go-to method for choosing where to focus energy (and why regulation comes first 07:23 - Simple ways to spot anxiety in yourself or your kids—and reframe it using her “update method” 10:11 - Two questions every middle-schooler is asking and how to keep communication open 14:27 - How to talk to your kids about tech using family values instead of fear 18:25 - The breakthrough that came from niching down inside Anti-Social School 22:05 - How her Instagram blew up to 43K+ followers and led to the Today Show 24:22 - Why follower growth doesn’t equal profit—and what systems she built to sustain it 25:59 - Inside The Collective Co-Op : scaling with structure, support, and confidence 28:16 - Bridget’s Q4 advice for parents—create lightness, joy, and connection at home 29:52 - Where to find Bridget’s tools, workbook, and free guide for middle-school parents CONNECT WITH BRIDGET: Website: www.kermorris.com Instagram: @bridget.parentcoach FREE Resources: 50 Ways I'm Staying Close to My Middle Schooler: https://kermorris.myflodesk.com/50waysguide Middle School Tech Safety Toolkit: https://bridgetparentco.samcart.com/products/middle-school-tech-safety-toolkit 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🌟 Explore Intensives → www.hollymariehaynes.com/intensive 🎧 Anti-Social School™ → www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode? Comment below with your biggest takeaway, share it with a business friend, and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!
