Episodes

In this episode, we speak to two young adults -- Sarah and Dan. Both of them are in their early 30s. We work to uncover their thoughts about young adulthood and the role their parents played in their journey. Full disclosure -- both of these young adults, although from different parts of the country, are white and from middle to upper-middle-class families. Our goal over the next year is to speak with more young adults, from many different backgrounds. But this is a start. Both of them give us...

The emerging adult - now recognized as “the third stage of life.” Our guest today says that studying the emerging adult years (about age 19-29) is much like studying the preschool years — the preschool years set the stage for the teen years, and the emerging adult years set the stage for the future adulthood. Today we talk with Dr. Larry Nelson, one of the world’s leading researchers on the emerging adult years. Dr. Nelson is the president of the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA) and examines...

Welcome to our 8th episode! Every time I listen to an episode, I think to myself, "everyone needs to listen to this. There are so many valuable nuggets of information for all of us in every episode." For this episode - I plead with everyone to listen and share it. Many of us think we are progressive and accepting, but to step into someone's shoes helps us learn so much more. This episode is NOT JUST FOR PARENTS of LGBTQ+ children, but for ALL OF US. Let me know what you think. Today I speak ...

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Susan Heitler, a renowned relationship therapist. She is best known for clarifying the basics of collaborative dialogue and provides wonderful techniques to use - not only with your adult children but for all of the relationships in your life you value. You will take away real tools, words and actions to develop meaningful relationships. This is a must listen. Take your time, take notes and share with others you love. Dr. Heitler appeared on the CBS Early Sh...

Have you ever worried that your adult children have no spiritual foundation -- or maybe that their connection to God or a higher power is different from yours? How do you handle and respect your adult child's choices, if you are very religious or even if you find spirituality a source of strength and wish this for your child? How also do you deal with a child that might become very religious when you are agnostic? ‘ Join this wonderful discussion with the Reverend Elizabeth P. Randall and Gali...

This is a wonderful episode with lots of advice and suggestions from Kris Burbank, a coach for parents of people with disabilities. She is the proud mother of three grown children, including a son born four months premature with severe cerebral palsy. She shares her story along with Dr. Ellen Braaten, a co-host of the episode who has a brother with Downs syndrome. Please also take a minute to listen to another podcast that we mention during the episode. Remarkable group of three moms - all wit...

We are kicking off summer with an episode we are calling “Whose Wedding is it Anyway!” "It's in our DNA to want our parents to approve of us!" Listen to the great advice and suggestions from Aleigh Huston-Lyons, a therapist and coach at AisleTalk: Consultation & Therapy. A boutique practice devoted to helping brides and grooms cope with the stresses that arise during wedding planning and anticipation of marriage. AisleTalk is New York City-based, but works with clients all over the world. You ...

Happy Mother’s Day! Today we are joined by two amazing moms with great advice for keeping our relationships with our adult children healthy, fun and spirited. Also listen for some special Mother’s Day messages of support and advice from some young adults! This will be an episode that will get you thinking, make you smile and lift you up. We hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much to Connie Gorant Fisher, our audio engineer. Support us P L E A S E! Buy us a coffee: LINK HERE Buy a mug: LINK HERE Gr...

Former Wall Street Journal columnist and finance reporter Jeff Opdyke joins us for a discussion on our adult kids and money. He gives us some advice on “just say no,” to saying point blank, “Boomers are the most financially ignorant people on the planet” and warns us “We are moving into a time that is going to filled with a lot of hurt honestly and kids need to understand now how best to manage their money, how best to invest” Insight on inheritance, wills and preparing your kids for financial s...

Date: Recorded on Sunday, April 4 - Dropped on April 17 Name of Show: Adulting Made Easy - Author Amanda Morin Episode Title and #: Adulting Made Easy - #01 Summary: Show hosts: Denise Gorant and Dr. Ellen Braaten Guest: Author Amanda Morin shared details of her newly released book, “Adulting Made Easy.” How to help your adult kids transition to adulthood. How to provide advice, without being shut out and what role do parents play. “We really do not know much about this stage of parenting, no...

A one minute intro to the exciting new podcast BITE YOUR TONGUE, building healthy relationships with your adult kids. We will explore that next chapter in parenting that no one thinks about. I hope you will join us! Watch for Episode I to drop soon! Support the show The information provided by Bite Your Tongue The Podcast (“we,” “us,” or “our'') or biteyourtonguepodcast.com (the “Site” and our mobile application is for general informational purposes only. All information on the SITE or on the P...