The Parent Pivot Podcast
We are Steve and Julia Cummings and we are empty nesters who desire to maintain healthy relationship with our adult children. We have found that something needs to change in us, the parent, when our child becomes an adult. We need to ”pivot” from parenting, to partnering. What does that look like? When do I say something and when do I not? Why won’t they listen to me? We address these questions and host more in a real, raw an vulnerable way in real time. Tune in each week as we help you become a partner to your adult children. New podcast weblog
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
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 ashes.
Enjoy some encouragement and laughter and check out Jamilyn Joy's YouTube channel: Joyful Entertainment and Encouragement
Watch the EPIC Father/Daughter Wedding Dance Battle: Boomer vs. Millennial
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
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 relationships with our adult children.
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
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.
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
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 adult child and spouse.
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
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 unique story you won't want to miss.
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
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 see is the "gold standard" for what it looks like to pivot from parent to partner. This is a podcast you won't want to miss!
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
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 tips to bring you life for this season of your journey.
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
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
www.bringingkingdom.org
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
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" and provide practical wisdom and insight for navigating this potentially tumultuous issue. Don't miss it!
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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 the role of being a partner to your adult children. Grieving isn’t always about tears. Moments of joy also provide healing in this transition. Don’t miss Steve and Julia’s admonishment to embrace the strength that grieving brings to our hearts.
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org