Bite Your Tongue: The Podcast
Did you ever expect being the parent of an adult child would be so difficult? Introducing "Bite Your Tongue," a look at exploring that next chapter in parenting: building healthy relationships with adult children. From money and finance to relationships and sibling rivalry, we cover it all. Even when to bite your tongue! Join your host Denise Gorant as she brings together experts, parents and even young adults to discuss this next phase of parenting. We will chat, have some fun and learn about ourselves and our kids along the way! RSSVERIFY
Bite Your Tongue: The Podcast
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In our first short form episode -- Straight From the Listener Line episode -- we welcome back psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein to answer a heartfelt listener question.
A mother shares her struggle after watching her once-close relationship with her son change following his marriage. She feels increasingly pushed aside and wonders how to navigate the growing distance, particularly when she believes her daughter-in-law no longer values a relationship with her husband's family.
We discusses:
- Why adult children often experience divided loyalties after marriage
- The danger of "chasing" a relationship when fear and anxiety take over
- How parents can remain emotionally open without pushing too hard
- The grief that often accompanies changing family relationships
- Why love alone doesn't always tell us what to do next
This episode offers practical guidance and compassionate reassurance for parents facing difficult changes in their relationships with adult children.
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Read more about this episode on our Substack Behind the Mic, where after each episode we share some personal thoughts and discussion. Link here to read our current one.
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Website: biteyourtonguepodcast.com
Substack: Behind the Mic
Listener Line: 719-347-1106
Email: biteyourtonguepodcast@gmail.com
And remember…
sometimes you just have to bite your tongue.
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