E148: Letting Your Adult Children Grow Up (Mom Panel)

About this episode

Jill M. Lillard discusses the changing dynamics of relationships as children become adults with a panel of mothers.

What happens when your child becomes an adult, and the relationship starts to change? Many parents find themselves in this stage without much guidance. The roles shift. Expectations surface. And the relationship often has to be redefined. In this episode, Jill begins a new series on parenting adult children. Instead of starting with teaching, she invited seven women from her VIP group—graduates of The Happiest Lives Academy—to join the conversation. Together, they reflect on what this transit...

People in this episode

Host: Jill M. Lillard

Guest: seven women from her VIP group

Topics covered

• parenting
• adult children
• relationship dynamics
• guidance for parents
• role shifts

Keywords

• adult children
• parenting
• relationship changes
• expectations
• guidance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Happiest Lives Academy

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