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The Parent Pivot Podcast

Steve and Julia Cummings

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

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20:48

Summertime Check: How Are You Doing?

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/08/15

Summertime is a good time to watch a good movie and laugh with your mate. Sometimes laughing at other people can bring home some valuable messages to evaluate how you are doing. On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia share about some recent events they went through, and how a popular movie they watched again can help you as a partner of an adult child. Videos to watch mentioned in this podcast: Jamilyn tell her husband she's pregnant:

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19:51

”Why is This Taking SO Long?” - The Emerging Adult

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2023/08/08

Many young adults today are in no hurry to grow up. They are meandering toward responsibility and life's most important decisions, while wearing t-shirts jokingly complaining about "adulting." Does that sound like your adult child? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia shed some light on how you can come alongside your "emerging adult" with curiosity and how creating a safe space for them with you will strengthen your relationship. Contact Steve & Julia on Facebook at The

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13:34

Their Perception is Their Reality:

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2023/08/01

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

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22:44

You’re Not Responsible for Your Spouse’s Relationships

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2023/07/25

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

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29:35

Partnering As Grandparents

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/07/18

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

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14:41

Relationships 201: The Three B’s

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2023/07/11

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:

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17:30

We See You, Sandwich Generation!

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/07/04

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:

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45:46

”I’m Going to the Sidelines” - When It’s Time to Take...

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2023/06/27

You have a college student who is an adult. You have pressed hard into this young man/woman and now things are fracturing and getting worse. What's a mother or father of an adult child to do? On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast you will hear a very touching and transformative father/son story of healing for both of them - with the son being the teacher to Dad's own relationship with his father. It's a 3-generation story of God's goodness and redeeming work. Contact Steve & Julia at:

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45:46

When It Seems Hopeless: Interview with Jamilyn Upchurch

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2023/06/20

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

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21:19

”I Feel Helpless. What Do I Do?”

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2023/06/13

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:

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22:57

The Swivel Pivot: Being a Parent AND a Partner...

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2023/06/06

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:

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20:51

Being a Good In-Law

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2023/05/30

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:

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47:12

Molds Were Made to Be Broken: Interview with G....

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/05/23

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:

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17:50

The Gold Standard for Pivoting from Parent to Partner

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2023/05/16

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

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34:24

We See You, Single Parents!

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/05/09

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:

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51:31

”Doing Life with Your Adult Children” - Interview...

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/05/02

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

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22:11

”Don’t Poke the Bear”

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/04/25

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

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28:18

The Importance Grieving Plays as You Pivot from...

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/04/18

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

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19:44

Keep the Main Thing the ”Main Thing”

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/04/11

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 healthier and more rich as you come alongside them. Contact Steve & Julia at:

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26:40

Enforcing Boundaries: What’s the Right Decision?

The Parent Pivot Podcast ·

2023/04/04

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: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com www.bringingkingdom.org

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