The Parent Pivot Podcast

Steve and Julia Cummings
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The Parent Pivot Podcast

Parenting adult children is hard. That’s because most parents don’t pivot. Doing life with your adult children means keeping your mouth shut and the welcome mat out. It’s time for Mom and Dad to pivot from parent to partner. That’s what The Parent Pivot Podcast is all about. Join Steve and Julia Cummings each week as they help parents of adult children navigate life in real time with honesty and authenticity.

  1. 16 HR. AGO

    Heart & Life Cleanse: Becoming a Healthier Version of You

    We have a tendency to think that we have to do extraordinary things to change things about ourselves. That's a lie and it prevents us from growing in every aspect: physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia lay out for us what it looks like to improve these area's of our lives in small increments of whole-hearted living. The results allow us to lead healthier lives as partners to our adult kids and open up new avenues of relationship. Resources mentioned on this podcast: "The Gift of Being Yourself" by David Benner "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" by Pete Scazzero Grandparenting Summit 2025

    27 min

  2. NOV 19

    The Holidays and Family Conversations

    The holidays are upon us and that can mean stress when we gather with extended family, right? Our past experiences for Thanksgiving can bring great, family memories - or stressful conversations, especially when alcohol is involved and everyone is sharing their opinions. Pivoting from parent to partner just went to the next level. How do we steer clear of the volatile conversations? On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia - (okay, mostly Julia) provide some ways to "keep your mouth shut and the welcome mat out" while loving your family well. Be sure to watch this one! Resources mentioned:  Grandparenting Summit 2025

    26 min

  3. NOV 12

    Detours Happen

    None of us like a detour. It messes up our timing, our plans, and causes stress and anxiety. Can I get an "AMEN!"? Detours are never convenient. They take us out of our way, and they are LONGER than than we originally planned to travel. "But God . . . " On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve shares what has helped him by his Bible Apps and Dr. Tony Evans that will help you see these detours as something God is using to develop us as good "pivoting partners." #detours #tonyevans #youversionbibleapp Check out the Grandparenting Summit:

    11 min

  4. NOV 5

    How We Can Use Social Media to ENHANCE Relationship with Our Adult Children

    Now that we have your attention, there IS a path toward healthy social media use that can actually draw your adult kids closer to you. WHAT?? It's true. When it comes to how we use social media, there are some changes in how we use it that requires a pivot as well. On this podcast of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia outline what those changes are, that they personally went through, to help us make a good pivot to thoughtful social media use. Your adult kids will thank you! Resources mentioned: "The 40-Day Social Media Fast: Exchange Your Online Distractions for Real-Life Devotion" Grandparenting Summit 2025 - February 21-22, 2025.

    26 min

  5. OCT 29

    The Best Thing We Can Do for Our Adult "Offspring" is . . .

    You know that feeling. The one that causes your chest to puff out when someone tells you something about your character they like or something you did that was AMAZING, right?  We were given respect and what did that do to the relationship? It enhanced and deepened it. Why? Respect is so important in relationships because it helps us feel safe and express ourselves, while building trust and wellbeing in relationships. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia walk us through what that looks like and the many rewards and benefits that are out there for us to enjoy as partners with our adult "offspring." Be sure to watch, subscribe and share in your social media channels. Resources mentioned on the broadcast: "Holidays, Traditions and Change: How Do We Navigate This Season"

    28 min

  6. OCT 22

    Getting Respect And Celebrating Each other: G-R-A-C-E

    Often times life can get so busy, hectic, and burdensome it feels like we aren't really making progress. Ever felt this way? Maybe you do now. God never intended us to live this way. When it comes to making a good pivot from parent to partner, there is one key aspect that makes that pivot smoother: Grace. On today's Parent Pivot Podcast Steve and Julia guide us down this path and how as Partners - we can gain respect while celebrating our adult kids - never mentioning anything about ourselves, but keeping our mouths shut. They even give us a homework assignment to get us started. Resources mentioned on the broadcast: Tim Keller podcast, "Marriage in Christ"

    34 min

  7. OCT 15

    "My Relationship Has Been Cutoff with My Parent (or Adult Child)! Now What?"

    When we've been hurt by a parent or by our adult child, the natural reaction is to protect our heart. We will either withdraw,  fight, freeze for flee. We only have control over our own response.  So when a family relationship is fractured, repairing it can be difficult. On this edition of the Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia bring their years of combined wisdom, counsel, empathy and words from Scripture to help you begin your journey of repairing the relationship. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  As mentioned in today's broadcast - to book time with Julia to discuss YOUR personal relationship issue, text her at: 714-392-2060 or email her at parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com.

    30 min

  8. OCT 8

    "I'm Married (or Dating) and My Parent's Don't Approve of My Choice"

    When pivoting parents don't pivot to partner well and don't accept your choice of who you married (or are dating) - it can cause issues on so many fronts!  If this is where you find yourself today on either side of the issue, this podcast is for you. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia carefully walk both adult kids and pivoting parents down multiple scenarios toward acceptance and healing in their relationship.  It's a 5-star podcast you won't want to miss!

    42 min
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Parenting adult children is hard. That’s because most parents don’t pivot. Doing life with your adult children means keeping your mouth shut and the welcome mat out. It’s time for Mom and Dad to pivot from parent to partner. That’s what The Parent Pivot Podcast is all about. Join Steve and Julia Cummings each week as they help parents of adult children navigate life in real time with honesty and authenticity.

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  • Creator
    Steve and Julia Cummings
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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    The Parent Pivot Podcast

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