Sixtysomething Podcast Episode 12 - Our Adult Children - Part 1
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Our Adult Children - Part 1
In this episode, your host, Grace Taylor Segal, reflects on the dynamics of relationships with adult children as we age.
She touches on the challenges of maintaining close family ties while addressing various aspects of her relationships with each of her five children and their individual circumstances.
Grace introduces the topic of estrangement from adult children, which will be covered in more depth in the next episode.
She discusses the importance of flexibility, empathy, and effective communication, offering strategies and statistics on family dynamics and trends.
The episode concludes with insights on cultivating meaningful relationships and emphasizes the importance of love and connection as we navigate the ups and downs of parenting adult children.
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Hey Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.
Listed just below here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. Some of these are in the infant stages, so please keep that in mind if you don't see too much activity in these early days. We'll get there, I promise.
Contact Info
Grace Taylor Segal
Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com
Facebook: 60something Page
(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)
Instagram: @60somethingpod
Facebook Group: 60Something Pod
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332
(I’ll be expanding this list soon, so please check back to find me on Pinterest & TikTok.)
Links
Sixtysomething Podcast - Episode 12 - Adult Children - Downloads
Communication Barriers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13taXFsJ_iMBTUKSUhkt73C0IFoh61hRw/view?usp=sharing
Active Listening
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Euxz1fimQTKNf0ID9vRqS3pQlT0CFTTA/view?usp=sharing
References
Books:
• “Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents” by Jane Isay
• “Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children: Six Steps to Hope and Healing for Struggling Parents” by Allison Bottke
• “Don’t Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children” by Ruth Nemzoff
Articles:
• “For Parents of Adult Children, the Pandemic Has a Silver Lining” - A piece discussing the changes in parent-adult child relationships during the pandemic. (The New York Times)
• “How to Keep the Peace with Your Adult Children” - Offers practical advice for navigating common issues. (Psychology Today)
Credits
Sixtysomething Theme Song
Music & lyrics by Lizzy Sanford
Vocals by Lizzy Sanford
Guitar: Lizzy & Coco Sanford
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:23 A Week of Challenges
01:06 Introducing the Adult Children Series
01:57 Family Rollercoaster
03:56 Personal Family Stories
08:20 Current Family Dynamics
13:20 Trends and Statistics
16:51 Common Challenges with Adult Children
21:57 Effective Communication Strategies
28:48 Building Stronger Relationships
34:49 The Reality of Changing Family Roles
40:50 Conclusion and Next Steps
16 episodes