Sixtysomething Podcast Episode 12 - Our Adult Children - Part 1

The sixtysomething Podcast

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: [e-mail]

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