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Emotional Regulation Episodes

Teaching ourselves and our adult children how to emotionally regulate
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March 13, 2026

When Feelings Feel Big: Helping Your Adult Children Feel Safe With Their Emotions

Send a text Keywords emotional development, parenting, resilience, children's emotions, mental health, emotional expression, parenting advice, emotional resilience, child psychology, family dynamics Summary In this episode of ABC's of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Jacinta Field about the importance of emotional development and resilience in children. They discuss Jacinta's personal journey through healing and how it shaped her approach to parenting. The conversa...
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Jan. 30, 2026

Healing the Inner Child: A Path to Empowerment with Lisa Watson

Send us a text Keywords conscious parenting, inner child, reparenting, emotional intelligence, childhood trauma, authenticity, spirituality, parenting strategies, adult children, healing Summary In this episode, James Moffitt interviews Lisa Watson, a transformational life and parenting coach, discussing the principles of conscious parenting, the importance of understanding and healing the inner child, and the process of reparenting oneself. Lisa shares her journey into parenting coaching...
Guest: Lisa K Watson
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Jan. 23, 2026

Proactive Parenting: Strategies for Success with Steve Ward

Send us a text Keywords parenting, adult children, family dynamics, recovery, emotional wellbeing, financial literacy, proactive parenting, spirituality, life skills, communication Summary In this episode of The Parenting Adult Children Podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with Steve Ward about the challenges of parenting adult children, particularly those transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. They discuss the importance of adapting parenting styles, breaking generational patterns, a...
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Jan. 9, 2026

Fostering Respectful Relationships with Adult Children with Katherine Sellery

Send us a text Summary:** In this episode, Katherine Sellery, a renowned parenting coach, joins James Moffitt to discuss the challenges and strategies of parenting adult children. They explore the impact of emotional intelligence and communication, focusing on fostering respectful and empowered relationships beyond typical power struggles. Katherine shares insights from her experience and research, emphasizing the importance of connection over correction and the role of self-awareness in effe...
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Dec. 26, 2025

Parenting Adult Children with Emotional Wisdom: Featuring Talia Bambola

Send us a text Talia is the CEO and Founder of Newport Counseling Center, Inc. and Coaching with Talia, Inc. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Talia has completed post-graduate certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychoanalytic Couples Therapy and Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Her work centers on uncovering the unconscious material within a client’s psyche to relieve psychic tension—inner...
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Dec. 5, 2025

Emptying Out: A Guide to Emotional Release by Dr David Marcus

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes back Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist specializing in families under stress. Dr. Marcus discusses the concept of a 'soothing presence' and the process of 'emptying out' emotions, emphasizing the importance of understanding emotional communication with children. He explains the three levels of emotional intensity: the logical here-and-now, the history level, and the tapped-into level,...
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Oct. 31, 2025

Active Listening and Validation in Parenting

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes clinician Brady Daniel to discuss the complexities of parenting adult children. They explore the importance of emotional and spiritual healing, the mind-body connection, and how these elements can foster better family relationships. Brady shares insights from his 19 years of experience, emphasizing the significance of validation, active listening, and self-awareness in parenting. The conversa...
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Oct. 24, 2025

Understand the 'emptying out' process for effective communication- Dr David Marcus

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist with 40 years of experience, shares insights on effective communication strategies for maintaining healthy relationships with young adult children. He discusses the importance of developing a common emotional language and the concept of 'emptying out' to foster emotional connections. Dr. Marcus also touches on the challenges parents face, such as dealing with adult children's in...
Aug. 14, 2025

Transforming Relationships with Young Adults

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt and guest Richard Jones discuss the challenges and strategies for parenting adult children, particularly those at risk. They explore the importance of proactive parenting, the role of father figures, and the need for a mindset shift from treatment to transformation. Richard shares insights from his experience working with young adults in recovery and emphasizes the importance of addressing distractions and bu...