As your child grows, your family dynamics shift. In this heartfelt episode, Principal Bill Renner explores what it really means when your middle schooler starts pulling away—and how you can stay connected even as your role changes.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to transition from manager to mentor
• Ways to create new connection points as a family
• Why it’s okay to grieve the old roles—and embrace the new
• Practical scripts for navigating “the pull” with confidence

💬 They’re not moving away from you, they’re moving toward themselves.

Parenting a middle schooler isn’t just a challenge—it’s a transformation. In this week’s episode, Principal Bill Renner shares heartfelt stories and 5 powerful parenting mindsets to help you set healthy boundaries, strengthen connection, and guide your child through the mess and beauty of adolescence.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• Why boundaries build trust—not distance
• When to hold firm and when to let go
• How to respond when your child “tests” everything
• Why your presence matters more than your perfection

💬 “You’re not raising a finished product. You’re walking alongside someone becoming.”

Tired of the “I’m fine” replies and surprise outbursts? This week, Principal Bill Renner breaks down how to decode your middle schooler’s communication style—and how to talk so they’ll actually hear you.

🧠 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why timing matters more than words
• How to invite conversation instead of sparking shutdowns
• 5 strategies to get beyond grunts and one-word answers
• How your stories can help your child open up

💬 “Your intention matters. But in middle school, it’s how they receive it that sticks.”

🎧 Listen now and start building stronger, calmer communication at home.