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The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom

Christian Parenting

199. #3 Top Episode of 2025: Avoid These 10 Phrases: What Not to Say to Your Adult Child

DEC 18, 20259 MIN
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom

199. #3 Top Episode of 2025: Avoid These 10 Phrases: What Not to Say to Your Adult Child

DEC 18, 20259 MIN

Description

As moms, our words carry incredible power, especially with our adult children. We never intend to hurt them, but sometimes, without realizing it, what we say can sound like guilt, criticism, or disapproval.In this listener-favorite episode, Pamela unpacks ten common phrases that can unintentionally wound your grown kids and offers loving alternatives that build connection instead of conflict. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wishing you’d said it differently, this episode is for you.HELPFUL LINKS: End of Year Gift to Christian Parenting hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereFree Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here