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Episode 206: Parenting Adult Children Today with Catherine Hickem

Are you parenting your adult children with the same mindset you had when they were little? It might be time for a shift.

In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Catherine Hickem, a licensed therapist and founder of Parenting Adult Children Today. We talk about the emotional journey of parenting grown kids and why so many families are experiencing estrangement and emotional disconnection.

Catherine brings decades of experience, both professional and personal, to this conversation. She shares her own heartfelt story of healing with her father, the powerful restoration that took place between them, and why she believes it’s never too late to repair a family relationship.

We cover:

Why parenting adult children requires a different mindset than parenting younger kidsHow unconscious expectations can damage connectionThe role of fear, disappointment, and emotional reactivity in estrangementWhat it really means to “do your own work” as a parentHow emotional maturity and self-awareness create safety for adult childrenPractical first steps for shifting how you show up in your relationshipsThis episode is packed with wisdom and hope. If you’ve ever felt like you “did your best, but your child still won’t talk to you,” or you’re asking, “why won’t my adult child talk to me?” this conversation will speak directly to your heart.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Catherine’s work at Parenting Adult Children TodayThe importance of emotional healing and growing self-awarenessThe idea that our success as parents isn’t how our children turn out, it’s how we show upThis is how you know if you need help with this…

You’re walking on eggshells around your adult childYou’re carrying guilt, fear, or confusion about what went wrongYou feel like your adult child is pulling away and you don’t know whyYou want to reconnect but don’t know where to startYou find yourself stuck in anxiety, reactivity, or resentment Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs.

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If you want support putting what you’re learning into practice, come join The Connection Community in Bridge to Connection. You’ll get step-by-step relationship lessons, practical tools to calm anxiety and reduce conflict, and live monthly coaching calls to help you stay steady and build real connection with your child—especially when things feel tense. Learn more and join at https://www.courageous-connections.com/bridge-to-connection3

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Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach.

Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.