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Episode 2182:

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus shares five insightful tips for strengthening the bond between parents and their young adult children, emphasizing mutual understanding, open communication, and supportive actions. By "getting real" about their own experiences and fostering positive feedback, parents can walk beside their young adults, helping them navigate the journey to independence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentslettinggo.com/4-tips-for-getting-closer-to-your-young-adult/

Quotes to ponder:

"Getting closer in this new phase of the family life cycle means moving alongside them to support the development of their separate identity and their striving for greater autonomy."

"By this, I mean being honest about our past and present worries, concerns, fears, shortcomings, mistakes, and lack of answers."

"Listening nonjudgmentally and openly isn’t new, but we often default to telling versus listening and asking."

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