Your Adult Child: How to Raise Your Kids so You Don't Have to Raise Your Grandkids

Aug 08 2023 54 ep. 24 mins 5

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For parents who have adult children that are struggling and want to help their kid step into the adult world. Your Adult Child is a biweekly podcast, hosted by Kade Janes & Shauna Watson that shares the tools and skills it takes to create a space that your kid actually wants to step into--helping them and the relationship reach its potential. Create boundaries that help your adult child increase their capacity, build confidence, and be a successful adult. Raise your kids so you don't have to raise your grandkids! Your Adult Child is a podcast created in conjunction with Iron Gate therapy

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