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Is parenting truly easier once your kids become adults? In this episode, I share my own story of why parenting adult kids is still hard even when they’ve grown into independent, capable people.

I share my experience supporting my adult child through a health crisis, the emotional rollercoaster of letting go of control, and coming to terms with the reality that the parenting role never really ends; it simply evolves. In "Why Parenting Adult Kids Is Still Hard," you’ll hear how I learned to respect boundaries, validate feelings, and nurture a relationship built on trust and open communication.

If you ever find yourself struggling to connect, wanting to fix things, or needing guidance on how to maintain healthy relationships with your grown children, this episode is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt moments.

What You'll Learn:

Why parenting adult children can be more complicated and sometimes harder than you expect
How to put your child's perspective and feelings first, even when it’s painful
The importance of not trying to fix every problem for your adult kids
Ways to foster open, honest, and non-judgmental communication
How letting go creates space for stronger and lasting family relationships

Call to Action:

Have you faced struggles or surprises while supporting your own adult children?

How do you nurture trust and communication now that the parenting role has changed? Drop your stories and thoughts in the comments!

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Chapters

1. The Myth of "Easier" Parenting (00:00:00)

2. The Emergency Text: My Child Was in ICU (00:00:43)

3. A Mother's Worst Fear (00:00:59)

4. The ICU Rejection: "My Child Refused to Speak to Me" (00:01:20)

5. The Shift: Seeing Through My Child's Eyes (00:01:46)

6. The Hardest Lesson: A Parent's Place Is Not to 'Fix' (00:02:49)

7. "What About Your Feelings, Mom?" (00:06:45)

8. The 4-Page Letter I Left for My Child (00:07:21)

9. The Only Thing I'd Do Differently (00:07:44)

10. The Path to a Lifelong Relationship (00:08:42)

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