Fatherhood After Your Kids Grow Up: Who Are You to Them Now?

About this episode

This episode discusses the evolving role of fathers after their children reach adulthood and the dynamics of communication within the family.

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Episode 219: Fatherhood After Your Kids Grow Up: Who Are You to Them Now? What happens to fatherhood after your children grow up? When your adult child has a hard day, who do they call? Do they call you, or do they turn to their mom, a friend, a sibling, or someone else? If the honest answer hurts a little, this episode is for you. In this Father’s Day episode of Coaching Your Family Relationships, we’re talking about the second half of fatherhood...

People in this episode

Host: Tina Gosney

Topics covered

• fatherhood
• adult children
• family relationships
• parenting
• communication

Keywords

• fatherhood
• adult children
• family dynamics
• parenting advice
• communication

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