Send us Fan MailSummaryKeywordsparenting, adult children, boundaries, ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, single parenting, mental health, family dynamics, communicationSummaryIn this episode of the ABCs of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Zoe Kariakou, a licensed professional counselor and coach, about the complexities of parenting adult children. They discuss the challenges of navigating shifting family roles, the impact of ADHD and anxiety on high-functioning adults, the importance of setting boundaries, and the necessity of open communication. Zoe emphasizes the need for parents to allow their children to experience natural consequences and to resist people-pleasing tendencies, all while fostering emotional regulation and understanding in their relationships.TakeawaysZoe has a background in behavioral health and counseling.Parenting twins can be both challenging and rewarding.Single parenting involves a significant adjustment after divorce.High-functioning adults often mask their struggles with anxiety and ADHD.Setting boundaries is crucial in parent-adult child relationships.Anticipating others' emotions can lead to poor boundaries.Behavior can be interpreted as a form of communication.Parents must transition from authority figures to supportive mentors.Natural consequences are important for children's growth.Emotional regulation involves understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. sound bites"I wanted to help.""It takes a village.""Communication is essential."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Parenting Adult Children02:57 Zoe's Parenting Journey and Professional Background05:46 Understanding ADHD and Anxiety in High Functioning Adults08:48 The Importance of Setting Boundaries15:59 Reading Behavior as a Language18:12 Navigating Parenting Boundaries with Adult Children24:11 Resisting People-Pleasing Tendencies30:36 Tools for Emotional RegulationRichard Jones. I am an RN with over 34 years of Nursing Experience, much of that experience working with young adults in the corrections system.  Hello, James here !Please click on the subscribe button to gain access to premium episodes.Please go to parentingadultchildren.org website and sign up for the email list and leave a review for this episode. If you have any requests for future topics send me an email to [email protected] share this podcast with your friends and family. Now for today's guest interviSupport the showSocial Media Links https://www.youtube.com/@abcparentingadultchildrenhttps://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerheadABC's of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildrenFeel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.