Empathy and Boundaries: A New Approach to Parenting Adult Children

Bite Your Tongue: The Podcast

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Unlock the secrets to fostering resilient and independent adult children with Dr. Charles Fay, co-founder and CEO of Love and Logic. We promise you'll gain actionable insights into shifting your parental role from caretaker to supportive guide, helping your children thrive as self-reliant individuals. Dr. Fay uncovers the pitfalls of parental guilt and codependency, offering practical strategies to empower your adult children to take charge of their own lives.
Ever wondered how to offer advice without taking over? Dr. Fay enlightens us on presenting choices without overwhelming, allowing your children to make informed decisions and grow from their mistakes. We explore the importance of effective communication, the power of empathy, and why sometimes saying less can mean more. Through engaging role-plays and real-life examples, discover the fine line between helping and enabling, ensuring your children develop the critical thinking and resilience necessary for adulthood.
Finally, learn how to set boundaries that foster mutual respect and independence. Dr. Fay shares his personal experiences and wisdom from his upcoming book on Raising Mentally Strong Kids. This episode is packed with profound advice on maintaining a balanced household where both parents and adult children can flourish. Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the heart of parenting adult children with love and logic.
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Chapters

1. Parenting Adult Children With Love (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Adult Children to Be Independent (00:14:05)

3. Guiding Adult Children Towards Independence (00:18:52)

4. Setting Boundaries With Adult Children (00:30:17)

5. Trusting Adult Children (00:45:31)

6. Effective Communication in Parenting (00:50:29)