The Real Marriage Podcast How to Get Your Adult Children to Like You
May 26, 2025
Discover how to be the ideal in-laws to your adult children's spouses for fostering positive family dynamics. Explore the evolving roles of grandparents and the delicate balance between offering support and respecting parental guidelines. Learn practical strategies for creating welcoming family environments, while navigating the emotional complexities of adult relationships. Engaging stories and advice encourage deeper connections and open communication, ensuring healthy relationships flourish as families grow.
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Respect Parents' Rules
- Honor the parents' rules on grandchildren's diet, bedtime, and screen time without breaking them.
- Respectfully express concerns but ultimately let parents make the final decisions regarding their kids' upbringing.
Watch Grandkids for Date Nights
- Watch grandkids regularly to provide parents a weekly date night and strengthen marriages.
- Create a welcoming, safe environment at your home to enjoy quality time and build bonds with grandchildren.
Daughter's First Away Thanksgiving
- Mark felt heartbroken when his married daughter missed Thanksgiving with family.
- He processed grief privately, recognizing his daughter's new marriage and the shifting family dynamics.