Pivoting from parent to partner isn't easy.  It's a road of what seems like constant change.  But! . . . the intentional effort you put in, will reap a stronger, deeper and more healthy relationship with your adult children. On this "Best of" episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia show us how we can have a lasting legacy that will strengthen your relationships with your adult children for a lifetime. Need someone to talk to about your adult child relationship? Call or text Julia at 714-392-2060 for a FREE consultation. Or email her at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com or visit: www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com  

On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, we're talking about the legacy you’ll one day leave—and how to be intentional about it now. As parents, we don’t just pass on our DNA; we pass on values, wisdom, traditions, and faith. Today, we walk through how to create a simple "Legacy List"—a thoughtful inventory of the lessons, stories, and blessings we want to pass down to our kids and grandkids. Join us as we explore practical and meaningful ways to invest in the next generation so your influence endures long after today. Your legacy isn’t about what you own—it’s about who you are and what you share. Let’s build that on purpose. Resources mentioned on today's podcast: 1. "Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times" by John Eldridge.  2. One-Minute Pause App.

Whether it’s hours of Fox News, CNN, or scrolling through heated headlines, constant news consumption can shape our attitudes, heighten emotions, and unintentionally create relational distance with our adult kids. On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia tackle a challenge many pivoting partners may be facing today—navigating the tension that can arise when our over indulgence of media habits can alienate our adult children. Resources mentioned on this podcast: 1. "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships With Your Adult Children" by Steve and Julia Cummings. Available on Amazon. 2. Need someone to talk to about your adult child relationship? Call or text Julia at 714-392-2060 for a FREE consultation. Or email her at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com or visit: www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com  

It’s easy to brag about one of your adult kids — especially when you’re proud of who they’ve become. But what happens when your other kids feel overlooked or compared? On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia  unpack why bragging (even the innocent kind) can damage family relationships and how humility, gratitude, and biblical wisdom can keep everyone feeling valued. Learn how to celebrate each child’s story without creating competition — and how to keep your family connected for the long haul. Resources mentioned on this podcast: Need someone to talk to about your adult child relationship? Call or text Julia at 714-392-2060 for a FREE consultation. Or email her at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com or visit: www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com

The holidays are here and can be a LOT of stress as we try to negotiate the plans to be made when our adult kids are married.  What do you do when you have traditions that have been going on for decades and now you have a new member of the family? How do we navigate this season when there are so many emotions pulling us in different directions? On this "Best of" episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia share some of their own experiences and help us use the holidays as a turning point in developing richer, more meaningful relationships with our adult children.  If you've ever struggled with what to do with the holidays and your traditions, be sure to listen. Tell us your story!  Contact Steve and Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com Need someone who "gets it" to talk to?  Text Julia at 714.392.2060 for a free consultation - OR visit her website to schedule a virtual session at: www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com

Are you sighing instead of speaking? Dropping “harmless” hints instead of having the hard conversations? This week on The Parent Pivot Podcast we're unpacking the oh-so-common (but rarely productive) dance of passive-aggressive behavior with our adult children. Why do we do it? What’s it costing us? And how can we pivot to healthier, more honest communication? Tune in if you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you definitely weren’t — and wished your adult child could just read your mind. Real talk. No judgment. Just tools, insight, and maybe a little humor to help you show up as the parent you want to be — not the one who texts with a guilt trip. Resources mentioned on this podcast: Culture Apothecary Podcast: "Why Family Estrangement Happens & How To Fix It | Dr. Joshua Coleman, PhD" with Alex Clark Need someone to talk to about your adult child relationship? Call or text Julia at 714-392-2060 for a FREE consultation. Email her at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com or visit www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com  

Raising kids was one adventure — but parenting adult children brings a whole new set of challenges… and blessings. In this week’s episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia Cummings dive into “Finding Joy in Your Adult Kids.” Discover how to celebrate who your grown children are becoming, find contentment even when life doesn’t go as planned, and rekindle joy in your relationship with them. Whether your adult kids are thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this conversation will encourage your heart and remind you that God’s not done writing their story—or yours. Learn how to experience genuine joy in the journey of parenting grown-up kids.   Resources mentioned on this podcast: 1. Need someone to talk to about your adult child?  Visit Julia's website to schedule a session at: www.MeadowbrookCounselingGA.com 2. Sign-up for "Grand Monday Nights" and watch Steve and Julia as they help grandparents have healthy relationships with the next generation.   #ParentPivotPodcast #ChristianParenting #FindingJoy #FaithFamily #LegacyCoalition

We impact our kids in so many ways as we raise them, and often without without knowing it, we can end up favoring one child over another. Quite frankly, it can be a an unaddressed blindspot. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia help us sort through what how we can navigate this tricky path we may have inadvertently created to healthier relationships with all our adult kids. Resources mentioned on today's podcast: 1. "Grand Monday Nights" 2. "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Child" by Steve and Julia Cummings. 

If your adult child has cut you out of his or her life—whether for a long or short time—it is a gut-wrenching experience. It often provokes deep feelings of shame, guilt, bewilderment, and hurt, all of which can easily turn to anger. On top of that, it can also arouse people’s worst suspicions ("Surely, the Smiths must be terrible parents for their daughter to cut them off like that!") and leave you feeling judged, even by friends and family. On this "Best of" The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia help you navigate how to reconnect with your adult child and begin the healing process. 

With the national news event of the past week that occurred in Utah, how can we as "pivoting partners" to our adult kids navigate this issue and still maintain a healthy relationship? That is today's subject on The Parent Pivot Podcast with Steve and Julia Cummings. Like - Share - and Subscribe and help other parents pivot to choosing relationship over being right.

Your adult child has done or said something that you feel needs to be addressed. But . . . how do you go about having that conversation? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia help us navigate how to prepare ourselves as pivoting partners to have difficult conversations with our adult children. Resources mentioned on this podcast: 1. Wild at Heart podcast "Having Difficult Conversations - Part 1"  2. Wild at Heart podcast "Having Difficult Conversations - Part 2"

Life transitions are never easy whether you move to a new city, lose a loved one or are going through a divorce. Essentially . . . life happens. The same can be said when our adult kids head off to college, move away from us to start a career in another city, or becomes engaged. If pivoting parents aren't careful - these transitions can cause tension in the parent/adult child relationship that when control and expectations get in the way and pivoting to partner is halted. That's today's topic of conversation on The Parent Pivot Podcast with Steve and Julia Cummings Resources mentioned on today's podcast: 1. "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children" by Steve and Julia Cummings 2.  Check out the 10th Anniversary of the Grandparenting Summit here!

When communication and conversations with your adult child keep ending up in arguments and you feel like you're just spinning your wheels, how do we pivot from parent to partner?   On this "Best of the Parent Pivot Podcast", Steve and Julia discuss Parent Pivot Principle #1: Let them vent, as they provide 4 practical ways to do that to grow a healthier relationship. Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com www.bringingkingdom.org Check out their new book, "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children" Steve and Julia Cummings guide parents through the essential shift from authority figures to trusted partners in their children's lives. Drawing from their popular podcast, The Parent Pivot Podcast, they provide practical tools, conversation strategies, and mindset shifts to help parents move from instructing and directing their children to walking alongside them with trust and respect. This book equips parents to navigate the transition from parent to partner, offering insights on fostering open communication, strengthening relationships, and supporting their adult children without overstepping—ensuring deeper connections and a thriving family dynamic.

As parents of 4 married children, Steve and Julia Cummings bring their educational and counseling backgrounds along with their own life experiences as parents, to help others navigate The Parent Pivot: From Parenting to Partnering.  On this replay of their inaugural podcast, it's time to hit the pause button and pivot as you shift how you relate to your adult children. Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com www.bringingkingdom.org Check out their new book, "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children" Steve and Julia Cummings guide parents through the essential shift from authority figures to trusted partners in their children's lives. Drawing from their popular podcast, The Parent Pivot Podcast, they provide practical tools, conversation strategies, and mindset shifts to help parents move from instructing and directing their children to walking alongside them with trust and respect. This book equips parents to navigate the transition from parent to partner, offering insights on fostering open communication, strengthening relationships, and supporting their adult children without overstepping—ensuring deeper connections and a thriving family dynamic.

The kids are gone and a new season has arrived.  You and your spouse suddenly have all this time on your hands.  Now what?  On this "Best of" episode of "The Parent Pivot Podcast," Steve and Julia open up about ways they have been able to pivot and share them with you as you enter this next season of life with your adult children.  Contact Steve & Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com www.bringingkingdom.org

The Cambridge Dictionary defines the word "disrupter" as: "A person or thing that prevents something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected." Buckle up, Parent Pivoters! On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia Cummings show us how we can be that "disrupter" with our adult kids - in a non-aggressive way, of course! Resources mentioned on this podcast: 1. "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Healthy Relationships with Your Adult Child" by Steve and Julia Cummings

We all do it.  We mask up to protect our hearts from shame, judgment and criticism and it's all based on fear.  The Enemy wins because we don't want anyone to know the real me. Guess what?  That one dynamic prevents us from having a deeper relationship with our adult children. On this "Best of The Parent Pivot Podcast," Steve and Julia openly share how being authentic about our lives with our adult kids builds a stronger, deeper tie that will last a lifetime.  Trust us - it's worth the 26min length of this podcast to listen.  Give it a shot! Resources mentioned on the podcast: "The Heart of a Warrior: Before You Can Become a Warrior, You Must Become the Beloved Son" by Michael Thompson. Get a copy here Contact Steve and Julia on all social media platfoms @ParentPivotPodcast, or via email at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.comFor speaking engagements on marriage, parenting, men's and women's identity issues, contact Julia at: www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com and Steve at: www.bringingkingdom.org  

Football season is in full swing and you've likely seen a runner get stopped at the line of scrimmage and gang tackled to the ground.  Five or six guys against one all piling on. What does that have to do with pivoting from a parent to a partner, you ask? On today's edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, we are re-airing this subject as Steve and Julia bring us some sound counsel on what to do when we find our adult child - no matter the age - is struggling with life.  What's a PARTNER to do?  Find out on today's podcast. Contact Steve and Julia on all social media, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok  @Parent Pivot Podcast Email at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.comFor speaking engagements on marriage, parenting, men's and women's identity issues, contact Julia at: www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com and Steve at: www.bringingkingdom.org For a copy of Steve and Julia's new book, "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Healthy Relationships with Your Adult Child" - get a copy on Amazon.  

If you have a prodigal son or daughter who is not talking to you and you're wondering, "God, where are You?" . . . there is hope. On today's Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia interview Kari Trent Stageberg and her dad, Dr. John Trent, author of the book, "The Blessing." "Broken to be Blessed" is the story of a prodigal daughter and her redemptive story - and pivoting parents who spoke truth and blessing into her life. Resources mentioned on this podcast: 1. "The Blessing" by Dr. Gary Smalley, Dr. John Trent, and Kari Trent           Stageberg.  2. "Your Journey from Broken to Blessed: Finding the Love You Didn’t Receive." By Dr. John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg. 3. StrongFamlies.com 4. KariTrentStageberg.com

Whether it's Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or the 4th of July - pivoting parents can be left alone on the holiday. How do we navigate that when we yearn to be with our kids and grandkids? On today's Parent Pivot Podcast - Julia openly walks through her recent 4th of July weekend and how she and Steve were able to manage the loneliness of being away from their kids with authenticity and vulnerability. Resources mentioned on this podcast: 1. "13 Principles for Building Healthy Relationships with Your Adult Children" by Steve & Julia Cummings  2. If you love Fellowship of Christian Athletes - you're invited to make a monthly donation to our son in Reno, NV, Campbell Cummings.