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
97 episodes
Proactive Parenting: Strategies for Success with Steve Ward
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
Understanding the Transition to Adulthood with Lindy Vanheerden
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
Fostering Respectful Relationships with Adult Children with Katherine Sellery
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 Silence to Support: Parenting LGBTQ+ Adult Kids
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
Parenting Adult Children with Emotional Wisdom: Featuring Talia Bambola
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
Navigating Parenting Challenges with Andrea Pollack
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
Skiing to Success: Ryan Delena's Story
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
Emptying Out: A Guide to Emotional Release by Dr David Marcus
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
The Emotional Side of Money: A Conversation with John Hankins
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 Special Needs: Strategies for Success
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
The Role of Therapy in Family Dynamics
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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Navigating Disability Advocacy with John Fela and Katy Moffitt
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
Lessons from 'Girl in the Spotlight' with Angie Mizzell
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
Active Listening and Validation in Parenting
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
Understand the 'emptying out' process for effective communication- Dr David Marcus
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
Dopamine and Neuroplasticity: Keys to Mental Health
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
The Game of Parenting Adult Children: Zorina Pritchett’s Zochey Vision
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
Feeding the Future: Empowering Parents to Foster Healthy Habits
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
Debra McNinch on Love, Faith, and Family 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
From Helicopter to Launchpad: Redefining Your Role as a Parent
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
Guiding Without Controlling: Parenting Adult Children with Grace
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
Jane Reynolds -Food and nutrition makes such a radical difference to how our brain functions
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
The Power of Storytelling in Admissions: How to Stand Out with Your Personal Narrative
For this episode, consider exploring how storytelling can empower parents in guiding their adult children through transitions, while overcoming educational and societal challenges similar to how Hamada leveraged storytelling for admissions succ...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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46:17
Navigating the Complexities of Sexual Assault
In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with Tracy DeTomasi, a licensed clinical social worker and advocate for survivor-centered justice. They discuss the pervasive issue of sexual assault, particul...
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Episode 67
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55:50