Send Kelly a text when you click here, or stop by Kellytibbitts.comIn this week's episode Ellen Mailhot and I discuss the evolving dynamics of parent-adult child relationships. Through a series of candid reflections, we offer some practical tools and suggestions that have helped us in navigating this tricky phase of parenting. Tools that have helped us moved towards health in these relationships:Try this power thought: “Be Present With Whomever Is Present”Stop focusing on who isn’t there or how things used to beAccept and adapt that your kids are now guests in your houseNotice the narrow road of parenting adult children - not in charge, not a friend, but more than a mentorMake peace with sharing your adult children -with their +1s/spouse, their in laws, their friends, their innermost circle (which likely DOESN’T include you)Check out this image of the "Relationship Circle" toolRemember what it was like for you when you were in your 20s-  Don’t lose that perspective!   Let's connect.I am cheering for you!

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