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From Manager to Mentor: A Parenting Shift with Troy Fink
March 6, 2026

From Manager to Mentor: A Parenting Shift with Troy Fink

Send a text Keywords parenting, adult children, family coaching, relationships, faith, mentorship, restoration, entrepreneurship Summary In this episode of ABC's of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with family coach Troy Fink about the complexities of parenting adult children. Th…
Forgiveness & Healing in Family Dynamics
Feb. 27, 2026

Forgiveness & Healing in Family Dynamics

Send a text Keywords parenting, adult children, family healing, forgiveness, boundaries, trauma, faith, estrangement, relationships, spiritual growth Summary In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Reverend Cheryl Kincaid about the complexities of parenting…
Money, Boundaries & Resilience: Guiding Your Young Adult Forward
Feb. 20, 2026

Money, Boundaries & Resilience: Guiding Your Young Adult Forward

Send a text Keywords parenting, young adults, life transitions, mental health, financial literacy, college readiness, therapeutic consulting, adulting skills, boundaries, independence Summary In this episode of ABC's of Parenting Adult Children, James Moffitt speaks with Joanna Lilly, a therapeutic…
Parenting Adult Children: What They Still Need From You
Feb. 13, 2026

Parenting Adult Children: What They Still Need From You

Send a text In this episode, James Moffitt and Robert Hunt discuss the complexities of parenting adult children, emphasizing the importance of accountability, modeling behavior, and transitioning from a parent-child relationship to a mentoring role. They explore how parents can foster healthy commu…
When ADHD Affects the Whole Family: A Mindful Way Forward
Feb. 6, 2026

When ADHD Affects the Whole Family: A Mindful Way Forward

Send us a text Keywords ADHD, parenting, executive functioning, mindfulness, neurodiversity, family dynamics, young adults, parenting strategies, support systems, personal obligations Summary In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with ADHD coach Corie …
Healing the Inner Child: A Path to Empowerment with Lisa Watson
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, disc…
Proactive Parenting: Strategies for Success with Steve Ward
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 c…
Understanding the Transition to Adulthood with Lindy Vanheerden
Jan. 16, 2026

Understanding the Transition to Adulthood with Lindy Vanheerden

Send us a text Keywords parenting, adult children, transition to adulthood, parent-child dynamics, emotional intelligence, self-care, clarity, perspective, expectations, personal growth Summary In this episode of the ABCs of Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt and guest Lindy Van H…
Fostering Respectful Relationships with Adult Children with Katherine Sellery
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 rel…
From Silence to Support: Parenting LGBTQ+ Adult Kids
Jan. 2, 2026

From Silence to Support: Parenting LGBTQ+ Adult Kids

Send us a text Key words LGBTQ+, parenting, grief, relationships, storytelling, empathy, personal growth, creativity, emotional intelligence, family dynamics, LGBTQ+, parenting, acceptance, emotional intelligence, family dynamics, identity, relationships, advice for parents, societal norms, validat…
Parenting Adult Children with Emotional Wisdom: Featuring Talia Bambola
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, Psychoanal…
Navigating Parenting Challenges with Andrea Pollack
Dec. 19, 2025

Navigating Parenting Challenges with Andrea Pollack

Send us a text Keywords parenting, autism, neurodivergent, homeschooling, adaptive strategies, mindset shifts, self-regulation, empowerment, collaboration, Andrea Pollack Takeaways Andrea transitioned from law to homeschooling her autistic son, gaining insights into adaptive parenting.Understanding…
Skiing to Success: Ryan Delena's Story
Dec. 12, 2025

Skiing to Success: Ryan Delena's Story

Send us a text Show Notes In this episode of the ABC's of Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes Robert C. Delena to discuss the transformative journey of his son, Ryan. The conversation delves into the challenges Ryan faced in therapeutic schools, the impact of skiing on his…
Emptying Out: A Guide to Emotional Release by Dr David Marcus
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, emphasizi…
The Emotional Side of Money: A Conversation with John Hankins
Nov. 28, 2025

The Emotional Side of Money: A Conversation with John Hankins

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Apparenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt talks with John Hankins, a certified financial therapist and licensed social worker. They discuss the importance of financial literacy for young adults, the emotional connections to money, and the challen…
Empowering Special Needs: Strategies for Success
Nov. 21, 2025

Empowering Special Needs: Strategies for Success

Send us a text Keywords parenting, adult children, special needs, educational strategies, advocacy, learning disabilities, multi-sensory learning, success stories, self-care, diagnosis Summary In this episode of the ABCs of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Dr. Emily Levy abo…
Navigating Disability Advocacy with John Fela and Katy Moffitt
Nov. 14, 2025

Navigating Disability Advocacy with John Fela and Katy Moffitt

Send us a text In this episode of ADC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt is joined by John Fela and Katy Moffitt to discuss the challenges and experiences of parenting children with disabilities. John shares his journey as a parent of a nonverbal autistic son, highlighting the f…
Lessons from 'Girl in the Spotlight' with Angie Mizzell
Nov. 7, 2025

Lessons from 'Girl in the Spotlight' with Angie Mizzell

Send us a text In this episode of the Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes guest Angie Mizzell, an author and former television journalist. They discuss Angie's journey from a successful career in TV journalism to becoming a storyteller and podcaster, emphasizing the import…
Active Listening and Validation in Parenting
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 …
Understand the 'emptying out' process for effective communication- Dr David Marcus
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 deve…
Dopamine and Neuroplasticity: Keys to Mental Health
Oct. 17, 2025

Dopamine and Neuroplasticity: Keys to Mental Health

Send us a text In this episode of the ABC's of Parenting Adult Children podcast, James Moffitt hosts Amanda West, who shares her journey of overcoming long COVID and fatigue through dopamine management. Amanda discusses her book, Dopamine Mountain, and offers insights into how parents can support t…
The Game of Parenting Adult Children: Zorina Pritchett’s Zochey Vision
Oct. 10, 2025

The Game of Parenting Adult Children: Zorina Pritchett’s Zochey Vision

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt welcomes guest Zorina Pritchett to discuss her journey from caregiving to game creation. Zorina shares her experiences as a disabled veteran and caregiver, and how these roles inspired her to create non-digital gam…
Feeding the Future: Empowering Parents to Foster Healthy Habits
Oct. 3, 2025

Feeding the Future: Empowering Parents to Foster Healthy Habits

Send us a text In this insightful episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes Jessica Setnick, a renowned dietitian and educator, to explore practical strategies for fostering healthy eating habits at home. Discover how parents can positively influence their child…
Happy Independent Podcasters Day - Honoring the voices that Heal
Sept. 30, 2025

Happy Independent Podcasters Day - Honoring the voices that Heal

Send us a text Today we celebrate the storytellers who speak from the margins, the creators who build community from scratch, and the podcasters who dare to lead with vulnerability. On this special episode of Father’s Refuge, we honor Independent Podcasters Day by reflecting on the power of persona…