<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode of ABC&apos;s Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes back Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist specializing in families under stress. Dr. Marcus discusses the concept of a &apos;soothing presence&apos; and the process of &apos;emptying out&apos; emotions, emphasizing the importance of understanding emotional communication with children. He explains the three levels of emotional intensity: the logical here-and-now, the history level, and the tapped-into level, and how these need to be addressed for effective communication. The conversation also touches on the cultural and familial influences on emotional intelligence and the importance of validating feelings in relationships.Keywordsparenting, emotional communication, soothing presence, emptying out, emotional intelligence, family stress, Dr. David Marcus, James Moffitt, podcast, relationshipsTakeaways<ul><li>A soothing presence is someone who is okay when you&apos;re not.</li><li>Emotional communication involves understanding three levels: logical, history, and tapped-into.</li><li>Emptying out emotions requires addressing all three levels for effective communication.</li><li>Cultural and familial influences shape emotional intelligence.</li><li>Validating feelings is crucial in relationships.</li><li>Men often struggle with emotional expression due to cultural norms.</li><li>Parents should avoid trying to &apos;make&apos; children feel better, instead allowing them to express emotions.</li><li>Children learn emotional resilience by observing adult interactions.</li><li>Opposites attract in relationships, allowing partners to soothe each other.</li><li>Effective communication involves both partners feeling heard and understood.</li></ul>Sound bites<ul><li>A soothing presence is key.</li><li>Emptying out emotions is essential.</li><li>Validate feelings for better relationships.</li><li>Men struggle with emotional expression.</li><li>Children learn from adult interactions.</li><li>Opposites attract in soothing relationships.</li><li>Cultural norms shape emotional intelligence.</li><li>Effective communication needs understanding.</li><li>Parents shouldn&apos;t force emotions.</li><li>Emotional resilience starts young.</li></ul>Chapters<ul><li>00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction</li><li>00:00:00 Understanding Soothing Presence</li><li>00:00:00 Emptying Out Process</li><li>00:00:00 Cultural and Familial Influences</li><li>00:00:01 Validating Feelings in Relationships</li><li>00:00:01 Conclusion and Book Promotion</li></ul>Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parenting Adult Children? Send James Moffitt a message on PodMatch, here: <a href='https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17344706883911750274b04cb'>https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/</a>parentingadultchildren Listen here for our sponsors list. Many thanks to them for helping to underwrite the costs of producing this podcast.&nbsp;<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support">Support the show</a>Social Media Links <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'>https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'>https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'>https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead</a> ABC&apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildren Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of ABC&amp;apos;s Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes back Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist specializing in families under stress. Dr. Marcus discusses the concept of a &amp;apos;soothing presence&amp;apos; and the process of &amp;apos;emptying out&amp;apos; emotions, emphasizing the importance of understanding emotional communication with children. He explains the three levels of emotional intensity: the logical here-and-now, the history level, and the tapped-into level, and how these need to be addressed for effective communication. The conversation also touches on the cultural and familial influences on emotional intelligence and the importance of validating feelings in relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keywords&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;parenting, emotional communication, soothing presence, emptying out, emotional intelligence, family stress, Dr. David Marcus, James Moffitt, podcast, relationships&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Takeaways&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A soothing presence is someone who is okay when you&amp;apos;re not.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emotional communication involves understanding three levels: logical, history, and tapped-into.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emptying out emotions requires addressing all three levels for effective communication.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cultural and familial influences shape emotional intelligence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Validating feelings is crucial in relationships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Men often struggle with emotional expression due to cultural norms.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parents should avoid trying to &amp;apos;make&amp;apos; children feel better, instead allowing them to express emotions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Children learn emotional resilience by observing adult interactions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Opposites attract in relationships, allowing partners to soothe each other.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective communication involves both partners feeling heard and understood.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound bites&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A soothing presence is key.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emptying out emotions is essential.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Validate feelings for better relationships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Men struggle with emotional expression.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Children learn from adult interactions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Opposites attract in soothing relationships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cultural norms shape emotional intelligence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective communication needs understanding.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parents shouldn&amp;apos;t force emotions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emotional resilience starts young.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Understanding Soothing Presence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Emptying Out Process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Cultural and Familial Influences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:01 Validating Feelings in Relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:01 Conclusion and Book Promotion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parenting Adult Children? Send James Moffitt a message on PodMatch, here: &lt;a href='https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17344706883911750274b04cb'&gt;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/&lt;/a&gt;parentingadultchildren&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Listen here for our sponsors list. Many thanks to them for helping to underwrite the costs of producing this podcast.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social Media Links &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;ABC&amp;apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; r/parentingadultchildren&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes back Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist specializing in families under stress. Dr. Marcus discusses the concept of a 'soothing presence' and the process of 'emptying out' emotions, emphasizing the importance of understanding emotional communication with children. He explains the three levels of emotional intensity: the logical here-and-now, the history level, and the tapped-into level,...

Emptying Out: A Guide to Emotional Release by Dr David Marcus

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode of ABC&apos;s Apparenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt talks with John Hankins, a certified financial therapist and licensed social worker. They discuss the importance of financial literacy for young adults, the emotional connections to money, and the challenges parents face when supporting adult children financially. John shares insights on budgeting, saving, and managing credit, while James reflects on his own financial journey and the lessons learned from his parents.Keywordsfinancial literacy, adult children, budgeting, saving, credit management, financial therapy, emotional connections, retirement planning, financial stress, financial educationTakeaways<ul><li>Financial literacy is crucial for young adults to manage their future effectively.</li><li>Parents should lead by example in teaching financial management to their children.</li><li>Understanding emotional connections to money can improve financial decision-making.</li><li>Budgeting and saving are foundational skills for financial stability.</li><li>Credit management is essential to avoid long-term debt issues.</li><li>Parents often face challenges when financially supporting adult children.</li><li>Retirement planning requires careful consideration of long-term financial needs.</li><li>Financial therapy can help individuals and couples manage financial stress.</li><li>The financial markets&apos; volatility requires a balanced and informed approach.</li><li>Open communication about money can strengthen family relationships.</li></ul>Sound bites<ul><li>&quot;Financial literacy is crucial for young adults.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Lead by example in financial management.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Emotional connections to money matter.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Budgeting is a foundational skill.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Credit management is essential.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Supporting adult children is challenging.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Plan carefully for retirement needs.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Financial therapy can ease stress.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Market volatility requires balance.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Communication strengthens family ties.&quot;</li></ul>Chapters<ul><li>00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction</li><li>00:00:00 Understanding Financial Therapy</li><li>00:00:00 Financial Literacy for Young Adults</li><li>00:00:00 Challenges of Supporting Adult Children</li><li>00:00:01 Retirement Planning and Market Volatility</li><li>00:00:01 Emotional Connections to Money</li></ul>Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parenting Adult Children? Send James Moffitt a message on PodMatch, here: <a href='https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17344706883911750274b04cb'>https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/</a>parentingadultchildren Listen here for our sponsors list. Many thanks to them for helping to underwrite the costs of producing this podcast.&nbsp;<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support">Support the show</a>Social Media Links <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'>https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'>https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'>https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead</a> ABC&apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildren Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of ABC&amp;apos;s Apparenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt talks with John Hankins, a certified financial therapist and licensed social worker. They discuss the importance of financial literacy for young adults, the emotional connections to money, and the challenges parents face when supporting adult children financially. John shares insights on budgeting, saving, and managing credit, while James reflects on his own financial journey and the lessons learned from his parents.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keywords&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;financial literacy, adult children, budgeting, saving, credit management, financial therapy, emotional connections, retirement planning, financial stress, financial education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Takeaways&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial literacy is crucial for young adults to manage their future effectively.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parents should lead by example in teaching financial management to their children.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding emotional connections to money can improve financial decision-making.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Budgeting and saving are foundational skills for financial stability.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Credit management is essential to avoid long-term debt issues.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parents often face challenges when financially supporting adult children.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Retirement planning requires careful consideration of long-term financial needs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial therapy can help individuals and couples manage financial stress.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The financial markets&amp;apos; volatility requires a balanced and informed approach.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Open communication about money can strengthen family relationships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound bites&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Financial literacy is crucial for young adults.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Lead by example in financial management.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Emotional connections to money matter.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Budgeting is a foundational skill.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Credit management is essential.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Supporting adult children is challenging.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Plan carefully for retirement needs.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Financial therapy can ease stress.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Market volatility requires balance.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;quot;Communication strengthens family ties.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Understanding Financial Therapy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Financial Literacy for Young Adults&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Challenges of Supporting Adult Children&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:01 Retirement Planning and Market Volatility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:01 Emotional Connections to Money&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parenting Adult Children? Send James Moffitt a message on PodMatch, here: &lt;a href='https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17344706883911750274b04cb'&gt;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/&lt;/a&gt;parentingadultchildren&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Listen here for our sponsors list. Many thanks to them for helping to underwrite the costs of producing this podcast.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social Media Links &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;ABC&amp;apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; r/parentingadultchildren&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Apparenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt talks with John Hankins, a certified financial therapist and licensed social worker. They discuss the importance of financial literacy for young adults, the emotional connections to money, and the challenges parents face when supporting adult children financially. John shares insights on budgeting, saving, and managing credit, while James reflects on his own financial journey and the lessons learned...

The Emotional Side of Money: A Conversation with John Hankins

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Keywords parenting, adult children, special needs, educational strategies, advocacy, learning disabilities, multi-sensory learning, success stories, self-care, diagnosis Summary In this episode of the ABCs of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Dr. Emily Levy about the unique challenges and strategies involved in parenting adult children with special needs. They discuss the evolution of educational strategies, the importance of advocacy, and the role of multi-sensory learning techniques. Dr. Levy shares success stories and emphasizes the importance of self-care for parents, as well as the need for proper diagnosis and support for children with learning disabilities. Takeaways Parents are their child&apos;s best advocates. Educational strategies for special needs have evolved positively. Multi-sensory learning techniques can significantly aid learning. It&apos;s crucial for parents to empower their children towards independence. Success stories can provide hope for parents of special needs children. Self-care is essential for parents of children with special needs. Understanding specific learning disabilities is key to providing support. Advocacy in higher education settings is vital for student success. Parents should seek available resources both in and out of school. Every child has the potential to thrive with the right support. Sound bites &quot;Every child has gifts and strengths.&quot; &quot;Taking care of oneself is so important.&quot; &quot;Don&apos;t just sit back, take action!&quot; Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Parenting Adult Children 02:53 Understanding Special Needs and Educational Strategies 05:45 Advocacy in Higher Education for Special Needs 08:40 Multi-Sensory Learning Techniques 11:42 Navigating Challenges and Success Stories 14:53 Identifying Learning Disabilities 17:33 Final Thoughts and Resources Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parenting Adult Children? Send James Moffitt a message on PodMatch, here: <a href='https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17344706883911750274b04cb'>https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/</a>parentingadultchildren <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support">Support the show</a>Social Media Links <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'>https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'>https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'>https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead</a> ABC&apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildren Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keywords&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;parenting, adult children, special needs, educational strategies, advocacy, learning disabilities, multi-sensory learning, success stories, self-care, diagnosis&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Summary&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of the ABCs of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Dr. Emily Levy about the unique challenges and strategies involved in parenting adult children with special needs. They discuss the evolution of educational strategies, the importance of advocacy, and the role of multi-sensory learning techniques. Dr. Levy shares success stories and emphasizes the importance of self-care for parents, as well as the need for proper diagnosis and support for children with learning disabilities.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Takeaways&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Parents are their child&amp;apos;s best advocates.&lt;br/&gt;Educational strategies for special needs have evolved positively.&lt;br/&gt;Multi-sensory learning techniques can significantly aid learning.&lt;br/&gt;It&amp;apos;s crucial for parents to empower their children towards independence.&lt;br/&gt;Success stories can provide hope for parents of special needs children.&lt;br/&gt;Self-care is essential for parents of children with special needs.&lt;br/&gt;Understanding specific learning disabilities is key to providing support.&lt;br/&gt;Advocacy in higher education settings is vital for student success.&lt;br/&gt;Parents should seek available resources both in and out of school.&lt;br/&gt;Every child has the potential to thrive with the right support.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Sound bites&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&amp;quot;Every child has gifts and strengths.&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&amp;quot;Taking care of oneself is so important.&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&amp;quot;Don&amp;apos;t just sit back, take action!&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Chapters&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 Introduction to Parenting Adult Children&lt;br/&gt;02:53 Understanding Special Needs and Educational Strategies&lt;br/&gt;05:45 Advocacy in Higher Education for Special Needs&lt;br/&gt;08:40 Multi-Sensory Learning Techniques&lt;br/&gt;11:42 Navigating Challenges and Success Stories&lt;br/&gt;14:53 Identifying Learning Disabilities&lt;br/&gt;17:33 Final Thoughts and Resources&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parenting Adult Children? Send James Moffitt a message on PodMatch, here: &lt;a href='https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17344706883911750274b04cb'&gt;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/&lt;/a&gt;parentingadultchildren&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social Media Links &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;ABC&amp;apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; r/parentingadultchildren&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Keywords  parenting, adult children, special needs, educational strategies, advocacy, learning disabilities, multi-sensory learning, success stories, self-care, diagnosis  Summary  In this episode of the ABCs of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Dr. Emily Levy about the unique challenges and strategies involved in parenting adult children with special needs. They discuss the evolution of educational strategies, the importance of advocacy, and the role of ...

Empowering Special Needs: Strategies for Success

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode of ABC&apos;s Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with trauma therapist Caroline Watson Kobylinski about the complexities of parenting adult children. They discuss the importance of self-care for parents, the subjective nature of trauma, and the role of therapy in family dynamics. Caroline shares her personal journey, emphasizing the need for compassion in communication, especially when dealing with addiction. The conversation highlights the significance of humor in therapy and the value of community support for caregivers. Listeners are encouraged to find common ground with their children and to approach parenting with grace and understanding. Listen here for our sponsors list. Many thanks to them for helping to underwrite the costs of producing this podcast.&nbsp;<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support">Support the show</a>Social Media Links <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'>https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'>https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'>https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead</a> ABC&apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildren Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of ABC&amp;apos;s Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with trauma therapist Caroline Watson Kobylinski about the complexities of parenting adult children. They discuss the importance of self-care for parents, the subjective nature of trauma, and the role of therapy in family dynamics. Caroline shares her personal journey, emphasizing the need for compassion in communication, especially when dealing with addiction. The conversation highlights the significance of humor in therapy and the value of community support for caregivers. Listeners are encouraged to find common ground with their children and to approach parenting with grace and understanding.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Listen here for our sponsors list. Many thanks to them for helping to underwrite the costs of producing this podcast.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social Media Links &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;ABC&amp;apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; r/parentingadultchildren&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with trauma therapist Caroline Watson Kobylinski about the complexities of parenting adult children. They discuss the importance of self-care for parents, the subjective nature of trauma, and the role of therapy in family dynamics. Caroline shares her personal journey, emphasizing the need for compassion in communication, especially when dealing with addiction. The conversation highlights the s...

The Role of Therapy in Family Dynamics

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode of ADC&apos;s Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt is joined by John Fela and Katy Moffitt to discuss the challenges and experiences of parenting children with disabilities. John shares his journey as a parent of a nonverbal autistic son, highlighting the fears and realities of finding suitable care and community for his child. Katy, with her extensive experience in special education, adds insights into the educational needs and social dynamics of children with disabilities. The conversation delves into the importance of community support, the role of churches in disability ministry, and the need for awareness and acceptance in society.Keywordsparenting, disability advocacy, autism, special education, community support, church ministry, awareness, acceptance, nonverbal communication, special needsTakeaways<ul><li>John Fela describes himself as the &apos;Swiss Army knife of disability advocacy.&apos;</li><li>John&apos;s son, Chris, is nonverbal and autistic, requiring specialized care.</li><li>Katy has over 25 years of experience in special education.</li><li>The importance of finding a supportive community for families with disabilities.</li><li>Challenges in finding suitable educational and living environments for children with disabilities.</li><li>The role of churches in providing support and inclusion for families with disabilities.</li><li>John emphasizes the need for awareness and acceptance in society.</li><li>The fear of the future and loneliness as a parent of a child with disabilities.</li><li>The significance of communication tools like TouchChat for nonverbal individuals.</li><li>John&apos;s advocacy work includes writing, speaking, and creating support groups for fathers.</li></ul>Title Options<ul><li>Navigating Disability Advocacy with John Fela</li><li>Parenting Challenges: A Journey with John and Katy</li><li>Building Community Support for Special Needs Families</li><li>The Role of Churches in Disability Ministry</li><li>John Fela: A Voice for Disability Advocacy</li><li>Understanding Autism: Insights from John Fela</li><li>Special Education and Parenting: Katy&apos;s Perspective</li><li>Creating Inclusive Communities for Disabilities</li><li>John Fela&apos;s Advocacy Journey</li><li>Supporting Nonverbal Communication in Autism</li></ul>Sound bites<ul><li>Swiss Army knife of disability advocacy</li><li>Fear of the future and loneliness</li><li>Importance of community support</li><li>Role of churches in inclusion</li><li>Awareness and acceptance in society</li><li>Nonverbal communication tools</li><li>Challenges in special education</li><li>Building support groups for fathers</li><li>Navigating disability advocacy</li><li>Creating inclusive communities</li></ul>Chapters<ul><li>00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions</li><li>00:00:00 John Fela&apos;s Advocacy Journey</li><li>00:00:00 Parenting a Nonverbal Autistic Child</li><li>00:00:01 Educational and Living Challenges</li></ul> Listen here for our sponsors list. Many thanks to them for helping to underwrite the costs of producing this podcast.&nbsp;<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support">Support the show</a>Social Media Links <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'>https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'>https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'>https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead</a> ABC&apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildren Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511157/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of ADC&amp;apos;s Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt is joined by John Fela and Katy Moffitt to discuss the challenges and experiences of parenting children with disabilities. John shares his journey as a parent of a nonverbal autistic son, highlighting the fears and realities of finding suitable care and community for his child. Katy, with her extensive experience in special education, adds insights into the educational needs and social dynamics of children with disabilities. The conversation delves into the importance of community support, the role of churches in disability ministry, and the need for awareness and acceptance in society.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keywords&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;parenting, disability advocacy, autism, special education, community support, church ministry, awareness, acceptance, nonverbal communication, special needs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Takeaways&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Fela describes himself as the &amp;apos;Swiss Army knife of disability advocacy.&amp;apos;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John&amp;apos;s son, Chris, is nonverbal and autistic, requiring specialized care.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Katy has over 25 years of experience in special education.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of finding a supportive community for families with disabilities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges in finding suitable educational and living environments for children with disabilities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of churches in providing support and inclusion for families with disabilities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John emphasizes the need for awareness and acceptance in society.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The fear of the future and loneliness as a parent of a child with disabilities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The significance of communication tools like TouchChat for nonverbal individuals.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John&amp;apos;s advocacy work includes writing, speaking, and creating support groups for fathers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Title Options&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Navigating Disability Advocacy with John Fela&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parenting Challenges: A Journey with John and Katy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building Community Support for Special Needs Families&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Role of Churches in Disability Ministry&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Fela: A Voice for Disability Advocacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding Autism: Insights from John Fela&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Special Education and Parenting: Katy&amp;apos;s Perspective&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creating Inclusive Communities for Disabilities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Fela&amp;apos;s Advocacy Journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supporting Nonverbal Communication in Autism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound bites&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Swiss Army knife of disability advocacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fear of the future and loneliness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Importance of community support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Role of churches in inclusion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Awareness and acceptance in society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nonverbal communication tools&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges in special education&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building support groups for fathers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Navigating disability advocacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creating inclusive communities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 John Fela&amp;apos;s Advocacy Journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:00 Parenting a Nonverbal Autistic Child&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00:01 Educational and Living Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Listen here for our sponsors list. Many thanks to them for helping to underwrite the costs of producing this podcast.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511157/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social Media Links &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead/video/7503605312365038890'&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;ABC&amp;apos;s of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; r/parentingadultchildren&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In this episode of ADC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt is joined by John Fela and Katy Moffitt to discuss the challenges and experiences of parenting children with disabilities. John shares his journey as a parent of a nonverbal autistic son, highlighting the fears and realities of finding suitable care and community for his child. Katy, with her extensive experience in special education, adds insights into the educational needs and social dynamics of chi...

Navigating Disability Advocacy with John Fela and Katy Moffitt

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