ABCs of Parenting Adult Children
ABC’s of Parenting Adult Children is a thoughtful, compassionate podcast hosted by James Moffitt for parents navigating the challenges of relationships with adult sons and daughters. Through honest conversations and real-life stories, the show explores communication, boundaries, identity, LGBTQ+ acceptance, grief, faith, reconciliation, and emotional healing. Whether your relationship is strong, strained, or broken, this podcast offers insight, hope, and practical wisdom for parenting adult children with empathy and understanding.
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Episodes
99 episodes
When ADHD Affects the Whole Family: A Mindful Way Forward
KeywordsADHD, parenting, executive functioning, mindfulness, neurodiversity, family dynamics, young adults, parenting strategies, support systems, personal obligationsSummaryIn this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult C...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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41:11
From Pain to Purpose: Healing Childhood Wounds With Courage and Grace
Keywordsconscious parenting, inner child, reparenting, emotional intelligence, childhood trauma, authenticity, spirituality, parenting strategies, adult children, healingSummaryIn this episode, James Moffitt intervie...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:07
Parenting Before the Crisis: How Proactive Strategies Change Everything
Keywordsparenting, adult children, family dynamics, recovery, emotional wellbeing, financial literacy, proactive parenting, spirituality, life skills, communicationSummaryIn this episode of The Parenting Adult Childr...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:11
Letting Go Without Losing Connection: The Transition to Adulthood
Keywordsparenting, adult children, transition to adulthood, parent-child dynamics, emotional intelligence, self-care, clarity, perspective, expectations, personal growthSummaryIn this episode of the ABCs of Parenting...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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51:29
Healing Tension With Adult Children: A Respect‑Centered Approach
Summary:**In this episode, Katherine Sellery, a renowned parenting coach, joins James Moffitt to discuss the challenges and strategies of parenting adult children. They explore the impact of emotional intelligence and communication, focu...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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46:57
From Distance to Connection: Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Adult Child
Key wordsLGBTQ+, parenting, grief, relationships, storytelling, empathy, personal growth, creativity, emotional intelligence, family dynamics, LGBTQ+, parenting, acceptance, emotional intelligence, family dynamics, identity, r...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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52:23
How to Stay Connected to Your Adult Children With Emotional Maturity
Talia is the CEO and Founder of Newport Counseling Center, Inc. and Coaching with Talia, Inc. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Talia has completed post-graduate certification in...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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34:59
Overwhelmed as a Parent? How to Move Forward With Confidence
Keywordsparenting, autism, neurodivergent, homeschooling, adaptive strategies, mindset shifts, self-regulation, empowerment, collaboration, Andrea PollackTakeawaysAndrea transitioned from law to homeschoolin...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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33:09
When Skiing Becomes a Lifeline: Ryan Delena’s Journey
Show NotesIn this episode of the ABC's of Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes Robert C. Delena to discuss the transformative journey of his son, Ryan. The conversation delves into the challenges Ryan faced in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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21:26
Letting Go of What Hurts: Emotional Release That Heals
In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes back Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist specializing in families under stress. Dr. Marcus discusses the concept of a 'soothing presence' and the proce...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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31:56
Why Money Feels So Personal: Understanding the Emotions Behind It
In this episode of ABC's Apparenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt talks with John Hankins, a certified financial therapist and licensed social worker. They discuss the importance of financial literacy for young adults, the emotion...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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40:45
Empowering Your Special Needs Child: Hope, Tools & Support
Keywordsparenting, adult children, special needs, educational strategies, advocacy, learning disabilities, multi-sensory learning, success stories, self-care, diagnosisSummaryIn this episode of the ABCs of Parenting Adul...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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19:49
Healing Together: The Power of Therapy in Family Relationships
In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with trauma therapist Caroline Watson Kobylinski about the complexities of parenting adult children. They discuss the importance of self-care for parents, the ...
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Season 1
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1:01:10
From Confusion to Confidence: A Parent’s Guide to Disability Advocacy
In this episode of ADC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt is joined by John Fela and Katy Moffitt to discuss the challenges and experiences of parenting children with disabilities. John shares his journey as a parent of a no...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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1:04:22
When the Spotlight Isn’t Enough: Angie Mizzell’s Journey to Self‑Discovery
In this episode of the Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes guest Angie Mizzell, an author and former television journalist. They discuss Angie's journey from a successful career in TV journalism to becoming a storytell...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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55:25
Why Validation Matters: Parenting With Empathy and Connection
In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes clinician Brady Daniel to discuss the complexities of parenting adult children. They explore the importance of emotional and spiritual healing, the mind-body...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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58:19
Speak From Clarity, Not Chaos: The Power of ‘Emptying Out’
In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist with 40 years of experience, shares insights on effective communication strategies for maintaining healthy relationships with young adult child...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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1:00:33
Hope for Your Brain: Neuroplasticity, Dopamine & Healing
In this episode of the ABC's of Parenting Adult Children podcast, James Moffitt hosts Amanda West, who shares her journey of overcoming long COVID and fatigue through dopamine management. Amanda discusses her book, Dopamine Mountain, and offers...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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52:29
Parenting Adult Kids the Zochey Way
In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt welcomes guest Zorina Pritchett to discuss her journey from caregiving to game creation. Zorina shares her experiences as a disabled veteran and caregiver, and how these role...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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30:56
Nourishing Your Child’s Future: Habits That Shape a Lifetime
In this insightful episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes Jessica Setnick, a renowned dietitian and educator, to explore practical strategies for fostering healthy eating habits at home. Discover how pare...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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42:15
Happy Independent Podcasters Day - Honoring the voices that Heal
Today we celebrate the storytellers who speak from the margins, the creators who build community from scratch, and the podcasters who dare to lead with vulnerability. On this special episode of Father’s Refuge, we honor Independent Pod...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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5:33
When Families Need Healing: How Love and Faith Restore Unity
In this episode of the ABC's of Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes guest Debra McNinch to discuss the challenges and triumphs of parenting adult children, particularly when faced with unexpected family dynamics. Debra...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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43:09
Parenting for the Launch Years: Support Without Control
So as you said, my name's Rob Finley. I am a father of four young adults, but my other day job is I'm also an entrepreneur. run commercial real estate technology and other businesses.Yeah, the book is actually Hey Dad. Okay. And it's ev...
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Episode 69
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32:29
Loving Without Controlling: A New Way to Parent Grown Kids
In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with Geneica McCoy, a parent advocate for families with children who have developmental disabilities. Janice shares her journey as a parent and advocate, discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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51:06
Feeding the Brain: How Nutrition Transforms Mood, Focus & Energy
there's a lot of people working in the world of nutrition doing different things. I spoke to a therapist just earlier this week and she said, okay, I understand you're a nutritionist. So where do you focus? Do you focus on like weight loss, kno...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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51:16