Francine Toder, PhD
Clinical psychologist and emeritus faculty at California State University, Sacramento, author of Your Kids Are Grown: Parenting 2.0, offering decades of research and clinical experience on parenting adult children.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 43min
Ways We Sabotage Connection with our Adult Children
Dr. Francine Toder, a clinical psychologist and author of 'Your Kids Are Grown: Parenting 2.0', explores the challenges of connecting with adult children. She discusses how generational shifts have changed parenting roles, emphasizing the need for empathy and adult-to-adult communication. Dr. Toder highlights the importance of recognizing body signals during conversations and offers insights on managing financial support with clear expectations. This insightful dialogue encourages parents to foster egalitarian relationships while rediscovering their own identities.
Sep 29, 2025 • 38min
The Art of Relationships with Adult Children – Francine Toder, PhD
Dr. Francine Toder, a clinical psychologist and author of 'Your Kids Are Grown: Parenting 2.0', shares her insights on the evolving dynamics of parenting adult children. She discusses the challenges of moving from authority to supportive peer, revealing common tensions like parental disappointment and the complexities of adult children returning home. Toder highlights the importance of empathy, boundaries, and listening skills in nurturing healthier relationships. She also offers practical tips for parents, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches based on individual child relationships.
