The Parent Pivot Podcast

An estimated 2.7 million grandparents in the United States are taking the lead in raising their grandchildren. More than 6.1 million children under 18 live in their grandparents' households. On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia bring some helpful insights and counsel to help you have healthy partner relationships with your adult children as grandparents.    Contact Steve &...

Pivoting from parent to partner requires intentional action.  If you're reacting to your adult child all the time, chances are your relationship is struggling.  It's only a matter of time before it completely fractures. What can we do in the moment when our heart is racing, our gut is tense and worry, anxiety and fear are overwhelming us? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Juli...

Pivoting from parent to partner is hard enough on its own.  But what happens if you have an adult child away at college, a high schooler at home, AND your elderly parent living with you?  That a LOT to handle day in and day out. How do you navigate all of that when it can be so overwhelming? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia recount a recent situation and with grace and...

There’s a moment every dad faces when your child doesn’t need you the way they used to. And if you’re not careful, you can start to feel unnecessary… sidelined… even replaced. But what if stepping to the sidelines isn’t rejection.  What if it’s actually your next assignment as a father? In this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, we talk about the quiet transition no one prepares dads for and how...

Your adult child is battling depression, thoughts of suicide, and has rejected your faith.  That's enough to send any parent into high anxiety, control and worry. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia faced this exact situation with their young adult daughter, Jamilyn.  This is a podcast you dare not miss! Hear her story of God's faithfulness and the joy that came out of the...

Your adult child is spiraling, going through a difficult time, or maybe he/she can't seem to get their head above water and it's hard to watch.  What is a PARTNER of an adult child to do? On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, you'll hear Steve and Julia talk about a fresh experience in real time of feeling helpless, and through their journey provide a path for us to maintain healthy relatio...

Parenting can be hard enough when you have a large family, and often times your oldest kids are off to college while you still have ones at home. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia provide some helpful insights to help you navigate being a Parent one minute and a Partner the next - all at the same time.  Sound crazy? Listen in today for some practical tips to stay sane. ...

Your adult child is getting married soon.  Maybe it's your first, or maybe you're well into being an in-law. Life is about to change dramatically.  It can be full of tension and stress, or freedom and peace. You hold the key.  On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia provide three guiding principles you can put into practice today to maintain a healthy relationship with your ad...

All of us have a story.  As parents of adult children, no two kids will have exactly the same story.  Recognizing this sooner than later will go a long way to breaking those "molds" we can create for our kids.     On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia welcome their second oldest adult child, Campbell, as he shares his journey to find himself and a life partner.  It's a uniqu...

Death, cancer, infidelity, infertility, alcoholism and more would cause anyone to be bitter, angry and not someone you'd want to be around.  But when you "choose" to see life as a glass that is half full, your life will be richer and more meaningful.  Not only that, you are creating a solid legacy for generations to come. On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia share what they...

Parenting is hard enough when you're married, and for single mom's and dad's it can be an uphill road.  Then the kids grow older and leave the nest and now you find you need to pivot to being a partner, but what does that look like for you? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia bring their wisdom and love to come alongside single parents of adult children with some helpful t...

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia sit down for a much anticipated interview with Dr. Jim Burns, President of HomeWord and author of the book, "Doing Life with Your Adult Children."  Be listening to today's podcast for how you can get a free copy of Jim's book from Steve and Julia. Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com...

When your adult child has a different viewpoint than you, the pivot from Parent to Partner just got a whole lot harder, didn't it?  Especially in this day when identity is being defined by our sexuality and it's constantly in our faces and on our screens!  What's a Partner of an adult child to do? On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia admonish us to avoid "poking the bear" a...

The house is quiet.  The life that was once there is gone.  It's changed dramatically and will never be the same again.  Pivoting from being a parent to a partner is hard, no doubt. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia walk us through the importance of grieving this season of life that we are moving out of.  It’s a healthy, very needed process in order to pivot well into th...

Pivoting from being a parent to a partner when you have adult children can be overwhelming at times.  There are so many issues hitting you from all sides it can be hard to process and make sense of it all. On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia want to make sure we don't miss "the main thing."  If this is in place and thriving, partnering with your adult child becomes healthi...

Your adult child is not following through on the boundaries you've set up.  How do you pivot from being a loving Parent to a Partner that launches them well to be a responsible adult in society?  On Part 3 of their Boundaries series, Steve and Julia will help you navigate that tension between love and grace on the next episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast. Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodca...

Pivoting from Parent to Partner has it's challenges especially when it comes time to set some boundaries for your adult child.  How do you balance love with responsibility?   On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia walk through one scenario with principles that will guide you through that process for any situation. Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www.mea...

Your anxiety is up as you watch your adult child make poor choices, or maybe he/she is too slow to see what the "right" decision is.  How do I pivot from being a parent to becoming a partner?  Steve and Julia have been down this road many times, and still struggle with this. On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast they provide us with the #1 principle for navigating this new season with your a...

The kids are gone and a new season has arrived.  You and your spouse suddenly have all this time on your hands.  Now what?  On this episode of "The Parent Pivot Podcast," Steve and Julia open up about ways they have been able to pivot and share them with you as you enter this next season of life with your adult children.  Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www.meadowbrookcounse...

How do you know if you're pivoting from parent to partner?  On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia interview their Meadowbrook House Church of 20 and 30-somethings about how they have viewed their parents as they moved into adulthood.   Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com www.bringingkingdom.org

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."  Often the season of the empty nest can leave us dealing with a number of issues.  How can you make sense of it all? On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia share some raw and vulnerable feelings about their relatively new journey as empty nesters and provide some hope fo...

Baby Boomer parents listen up!  Having heart-to-heart conversations, even after 10 years, can bring healing and strength to your relationship with your adult child. On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia interview their oldest son, Wes, and what that looked like for them recently, and walk you through the steps.   Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www...

Conventional parenting wisdom says, "Do everything you can to make SURE your child succeeds in everything in life."  On today's podcast, Steve and Julia urge you to not buy into that lie. In fact, they will help you navigate how, as parents of adult children, we should actually let them fail and surrender them to the Father.  It's not easy to do as a "parent," but it is the right path for a "partn...

How do you navigate tough conversations where emotion is flying and it seems you're getting nowhere with your adult child?   On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia provide a practical key to remember and help you rise above it.    Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com www.bringingkingdom.org

When communication and conversations with your adult child keep ending up in arguments and you feel like you're just spinning your wheels, how do we pivot from parent to partner?   On today's podcast, Steve and Julia discuss Parent Pivot Principle #1: Let them vent, as they provide 4 practical ways to do that to grow a healthier relationship. Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com...