Parenting doesn’t stop when our children turn 18. In many ways, it becomes more complicated, more intentional, and sometimes even more emotional.

In this episode of Honest Parenting, Gretchen and Jennifer talk honestly about what it looks like to parent adult children and how the relationship shifts as they begin building lives, routines, beliefs, and traditions of their own.

We discuss the transition from being the primary voice in your child’s life to becoming one of many voices influencing them. From navigating changing holiday rhythms and significant others to figuring out family expectations and even future grandparent roles, this stage of parenting comes with a different kind of letting go.

We also talk about the importance of praying for our adult children, that they would find wise mentors, healthy community, and people who genuinely see them and walk through life with them. And for parents in this season, we discuss the value of continuing to invest in younger adults ourselves through simple connection, meaningful conversations, and showing up consistently.

Most of all, this episode is a reminder that parenting adult children also means continuing to grow as individuals. No matter where you are in the parenting journey, there’s food for thought and a tender reminder that it’s never too late to reach out and connect.

We hope you’ll find a moment and listen.

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