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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 c…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sept. 26, 2025
Debra McNinch on Love, Faith, and Family Unity
Send us a text In this episode of the ABC's of Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes guest Debra McNinch to discuss the challenges and triumphs of parenting adult children, particularly when faced with unexpected family dynamics. Debra shares her personal journey of navigati…
Sept. 19, 2025
From Helicopter to Launchpad: Redefining Your Role as a Parent
Send us a text So as you said, my name's Rob Finley. I am a father of four young adults, but my other day job is I'm also an entrepreneur. run commercial real estate technology and other businesses. Yeah, the book is actually Hey Dad. Okay. And it's everything you should have learned but didn't as …
Sept. 12, 2025
Guiding Without Controlling: Parenting Adult Children with Grace
Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with Geneica McCoy, a parent advocate for families with children who have developmental disabilities. Janice shares her journey as a parent and advocate, discussing the importance of empowering paren…
Sept. 5, 2025
Jane Reynolds -Food and nutrition makes such a radical difference to how our brain functions
Send us a text there's a lot of people working in the world of nutrition doing different things. I spoke to a therapist just earlier this week and she said, okay, I understand you're a nutritionist. So where do you focus? Do you focus on like weight loss, know, hormone balance? He's like, no, like …
Aug. 29, 2025
The Power of Storytelling in Admissions: How to Stand Out with Your Personal Narrative
Send us a text For this episode, consider exploring how storytelling can empower parents in guiding their adult children through transitions, while overcoming educational and societal challenges similar to how Hamada leveraged storytelling for admissions success Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parent…
Aug. 28, 2025
Navigating the Complexities of Sexual Assault
Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with Tracy DeTomasi, a licensed clinical social worker and advocate for survivor-centered justice. They discuss the pervasive issue of sexual assault, particularly in college settings, and the import…