Your Adult Child: How to Raise Your Kids so You Don't Have to Raise Your Grandkids

Kade Janes & Shauna Watson
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For parents who have adult children that are struggling and want to help their kid step into the adult world. Your Adult Child is a biweekly podcast, hosted by Kade Janes & Shauna Watson that shares the tools and skills it takes to create a space that your kid actually wants to step into--helping them and the relationship reach its potential. Create boundaries that help your adult child increase their capacity, build confidence, and be a successful adult. Raise your kids so you don't have to raise your grandkids! Your Adult Child is a podcast created in conjunction with Iron Gate therapy

  1. 08/08/2023

    The Myth of Independance

    Don’t back off of asking your kid to contribute to the business of being a family. For parents, it’s natural to use the term “they’re becoming independent.” Have you used this term before? But maybe your experience is the opposite – where you feel like your child is more and more DEPENDANT on you. Understanding the difference between independence and interdependence can make a significant difference in a relationship with your child.   Parents are always telling us they’re not sure how to adapt to the changes in their relationship with their child. Don’t wait till things are in crisis, you can start communicating now to take preventative measures, and helping them mature. If it feels hopeless, there is a solution.  Reach out or contact... -Visit the website Structured Therapeutic Housing in Cedar City | Outpatient Therapy Service (irongatetherapy.com) -Email at admissions@irongatetherapy.com or join the Facebook group, Parenting Your Adult Child -Call at 435-868-8391 -Message on Instagram @irongatetherapy or on LinkedIn

    22 min

  2. 04/25/2023

    Feeling Down

    Do you or your child struggle with the weight of your feelings? There is more than one type of sad :( -Clinical depression (if this is you, professional help is recommended). -Conditional "downness" as we sometimes call it. Parents can have a huge influence on their kids (and helping them manage their feelings and sadness). Some tips to keep you ears out for as you listen... move with (not do for), be ready to steady them through the storm, help them be accountable for the things they say to you, validate their feelings... and a few more for you to find on your own.

    14 min

  3. 03/23/2023

    Parent Pivoting

    Lots of people pivot when it comes to business, but what does it look like as a parent? Pivots usually occur because there's been a shift in the economy, or a company is no longer producing something customers like -- a lot of times making it feel like they're going backwards. You may feel like this as a parent. Things change as you kid grows from a young child to an adult kid, which usually creates a need to pivot. Here's Kades approach to help your kid move forward and to help you pivot in your parenting.

    10 min

  4. 03/07/2023

    5 Minute Truth with Kade

    Let your kid make hard decisions that will change their life...  Here's a TRUTH BOMB for you: A child will never get through something hard in a way that matters to them significantly unless they have to choose to do it. Two Questions: 1. What's keeping you from loving your kid to the point of letting them be uncomfortable enough to learn? 2. Twenty years from now, what will your kid be more grateful for, you protecting them from pain or you allowing them to experiencing pain and being supportive as they make decisions they need to make on their own? Listen as Kade unwraps these questions in 5 minutes. Reach out or contact... -Visit the website Structured Therapeutic Housing in Cedar City | Outpatient Therapy Service (irongatetherapy.com) -Email at admissions@irongatetherapy.com or join the Facebook group, Parenting Your Adult Child -Call at 435-868-8391 -Message on Instagram @irongatetherapy or on LinkedIn

    5 min

  5. 02/20/2023

    New Parent, New Family Dynamics

    A parent can step into a new (or changing) situation their family is going through in a way that helps them grow closer together and come out stronger.  What's it like when you're family all of a sudden changes? Whether it's divorce, a death, or some other way, families go through things that cause the need for adjustments and make it necessary to step into/transition to the new way of life.  Every situation is unique, but there are underlying principles that you can take away and practice whatever your situation it.

    26 min

  6. 02/06/2023

    When Your Relationship with Your Kid is Transitioning to Something New -with Heston

    Support your young adult when they (or you) are stepping into new roles. What is your intent and what’s the outcome you want to have for your kid when it comes to transitioning into new roles? How do you communicate about it? And your kid could ask the same question for themselves. There are challenging aspects within a relationship when these types of conversations need to happen, but they can be used as a healthy resource for your kid and their growth.  Ask questions and get feedback for the purpose of moving up and forward... this is always a healthy place to go. You can have gates that lead to new roles within your relationships, just know when to open them, when to keep them closed, and communicate about it.  Both sides are responsible for boundaries in a relationship. There are going to be difficulties identifying roles, creating healthy boundaries, and finding yourself in a new relationship, but here are things you can do to help and work through the situation. Reach out or contact... -Visit the website Structured Therapeutic Housing in Cedar City | Outpatient Therapy Service (irongatetherapy.com) -Email at admissions@irongatetherapy.com or join the Facebook group, Parenting Your Adult Child -Call at 435-868-8391 -Message on Instagram @irongatetherapy or on LinkedIn

    23 min

  7. 01/23/2023

    Supporting a Child Going Through Divorce - with Sheldon

    Have you had a child who's gone through a divorce?  What are some of the things your kid might be experiencing if they're going through a divorce? How can you be there to support them if it's new territory for you as a parent?   Although the number of young adults getting married is not increasing, the number of young adults getting divorced is. Parents are familiar with the topic of divorce, maybe you yourself have been through one. Here are some of the ways you can support your child if divorce becomes a part of their experience.  Reach out or contact... -Visit the website Structured Therapeutic Housing in Cedar City | Outpatient Therapy Service (irongatetherapy.com) -Email at admissions@irongatetherapy.com or join the Facebook group, Parenting Your Adult Child -Call at 435-868-8391 -Message on Instagram @irongatetherapy or on LinkedIn

    21 min

  8. 01/16/2023

    Transition From Mommy to Wise Mother

    Maternal intuition is one of the greatest gifts a mother can give to her child. But how do you transition from using that motherly instinct of nurturing a baby, to using it to be a wise mother for your young adult? You can play different roles in your adult child's life, and how you communicate with them makes all the difference when it comes to helping the relationship thrive.   Reach out or contact... -Visit the website Structured Therapeutic Housing in Cedar City | Outpatient Therapy Service (irongatetherapy.com) -Email at admissions@irongatetherapy.com or join the Facebook group, Parenting Your Adult Child -Call at 435-868-8391 -Message on Instagram @irongatetherapy or on LinkedIn

    24 min
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For parents who have adult children that are struggling and want to help their kid step into the adult world. Your Adult Child is a biweekly podcast, hosted by Kade Janes & Shauna Watson that shares the tools and skills it takes to create a space that your kid actually wants to step into--helping them and the relationship reach its potential. Create boundaries that help your adult child increase their capacity, build confidence, and be a successful adult. Raise your kids so you don't have to raise your grandkids! Your Adult Child is a podcast created in conjunction with Iron Gate therapy

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