I’m someone who has heard the phrase “You don’t understand!” more times than I care to count.

In today’s episode: Developing Effective Communication Strategies with Your Middle Schooler, also known as...Why Are You Yelling? I’m Right Here, you'll learn that communication during the middle school years can feel like trying to decode a secret language—muffled through the door of a locked bedroom. Principal Bill Renner shares stories, strategies, and tips to help parents turn “I don’t know” into honest conversations.

✨ Learn how to:

• Ask better questions
• Pick the right time to talk
• Avoid the “fix it” trap
• Embrace silence as a form of connection

💬 “Sometimes the best time to talk is not when you want to—it’s when they’re ready.”