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Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Part 1 of 3 Keep your mouth shut & the welcome mat out!
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Inspired by Jim Burns' insightful book "Doing Life with Your Adult Children," we embark on an exploration of the evolving dynamics of parenting adult children. Discover the importance of adapting roles, respecting autonomy, and fostering open communication, even amidst faith deconstruction or differing values. We reveal how grace and understanding transform interactions, sharing practical insights that embrace generational shifts and emotional resilience. Whether you're navigating parenting's messy middle or transitioning to a new phase, our reflections offer guidance for cultivating harmonious relationships with adult children.
As we continue our journey, the significance of self-care and nurturing relationships comes to light. Embrace the bittersweet transition from direct parental involvement to embracing the role of mentor and coach, while maintaining a healthy relationship with oneself and one's partner. Through themes of play, shared experiences, and effective communication, we highlight ways to build lasting connections with children of all ages. Join us as we embrace curiosity and understanding, fostering environments where diverse perspectives meet without conflict, and celebrate the profound impact of unconditional love and acceptance in family life.
We want to hear from you! Reach out to us on socials or at [email protected] to share how our conversations are landing with you! xo-Melynda and Jennifer
Chapters
1. Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Part 1 of 3 Keep your mouth shut & the welcome mat out! (00:00:00)
2. Fall Conversations and Sourdough Plans (00:00:03)
3. Navigating Relationships With Adult Children (00:10:06)
4. Parenting Adult Children (00:16:18)
5. Investing in Self-Care and Relationships (00:32:00)
6. Navigating Parent-Adult Child Relationships (00:37:46)
7. Parental Guidance (00:50:12)
8. Effective Communication With Adult Children (01:00:07)
9. Beliefs and Relationships With Young Adults (01:10:40)
10. Maintaining Relationships With Adult Children (01:25:24)
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