The Parent Pivot Podcast
The Parent Pivot Podcast
Steve and Julia Cummings
"Best of The Parent Pivot Podcast" - When Your Adult Child is Hurting: What NOT to Do
19 minutes Posted Apr 14, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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What do you do when your adult child is already carrying something heavy… and everything in you wants to correct, fix, or pile on?
In this episode of the "Best of The Parent Pivot Podcast, we’re talking about a trap so many parents fall into—adding pressure when our kids are already overwhelmed.
There’s a better way.
A way to stay connected… to lead with wisdom instead of reaction… and to become the kind of parent your adult child actually wants to come to.
If you’ve ever felt that tension between speaking truth and protecting the relationship—this episode is for you.
Listen now and learn how to pivot when it matters most.
1. "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children" by Steve and Julia Cummings.
2. "Doing Life with Your Adult Children" by Jim Burns. 
4. Need someone to talk to about your adult child relationship? Call or text   Julia at 714-392-2060 for a FREE consultation. Or visit: www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com