014: How to Help Your Adult Children Make Good Decisions without Overstepping

In this episode, I chat with Michelle Croyle, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Abundant Freedom Counseling, on how parents can help their adult children make good decisions. We talk about finding the balance between offering guidance and allowing their adult children to make their own decisions... and how this process actually starts while their children are young, not after they've left the nest. We also dive into how to mend adult-child relationships that might have been severed, as well as how to approach in-laws with advice when you feel the need to intervene.Key points:· Start setting the tone for a mutually respectful relationship with your children from a young age.· Model reflective listening and saying yes whenever possible, only saying no for reasons of sin or safety... or a few other occasions with an explanation as to why.· Recognize and embrace the uniqueness of each child, fostering individual relationships with them.· Create an environment where children feel safe, heard, and respected, allowing them to make their own choices and learn from their experiences.· Approach difficult conversations with love, understanding, and a willingness to listen, focusing on the present and building trust over time.Join the conversation as Michelle provides valuable insights and practical advice for parents navigating the complexities of guiding their adult children through life's decisions.Links Mentioned:Michelle’s Website: www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.comMichelle’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-health-for-christian-women-empowering-your-freedom/id1527510700Michelle’s Free Cheat Sheet for a stronger relationship with your children: Email [email protected]"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14"Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses." Proverbs 27:6“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young” 1 Timothy 4:12“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins” 1 Peter 4:8About Michelle:Michelle Croyle is a licensed professional counselor and the founder of Abundant Freedom Counseling, her private practice in Pittsburgh. She specializes in treating Christian women suffering from trauma and anxiety. Michelle is also the founder of Mental Health for Christian Women, which includes the Mental Health for Christian Women podcast, a growing membership community, and a hub for mental health resources, and she can be found at MentalHealthforChristianWomen.com.Connect with me on social media:www.instagram.com/anchoreddecisionswww.facebook.com/anchoreddecisionsCheck out my website and decision guide shop:www.anchoreddecisions.comwww.anchoreddecisions.com/shop*Note: Some links might be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission from the referral purchase at no extra expense to you. I only promote items I trust and believe in. Clicking these links helps support my show.

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