The Parent Pivot Podcast

It's bound to happen.  Your adult child is hurt by something they see their grandparents do for their sibling and not for them.  Do you get involved? Ignore it? Take sides? Explain it away?
In yet another "real time" episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia walk through a situation that just happened that involved their adult child and their grandparent. How do you navigate this one when there's so many paths to take? Be listening for some practical, loving counsel that will strengthen your relationship with your adult child.
Contact Steve & Julia on Facebook at The Parent Pivot Podcast, or via email at: 
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org

Your husband's relationship with your adult child is heading south fast and causing tension in the family.  Or maybe it's your wife's relationship.  Your adult child comes to you because you're safe and now you're in the middle.  Now what?
If this resonates with you, you'll want to be sure to listen to this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast. Steve and Julia Cummings provide some helpful counsel and wisdom to navigate this scenario as you pivot from parent to partner with your adult children.
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org

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 & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org

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 Julia have just the thing you need: The Three B's to healthy communication.  
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org
 

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 wisdom walk you through some ways to get the help you need.
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org

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 to move from controlling the game to coaching from the heart.
Because your role isn’t over.  It’s just changing.
And how you respond in this season might shape your child more than anything you did before.
Contact Steve & Julia at:
parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com
www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com
www.bringingkingdom.org
 

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
 

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

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

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