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Ep 13 - Who Pays for What? (with adult kids)
A Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful, What Could Go Right? features personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily...
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Ep 12 - How to Help Your Kids Move Out (and In)
Your kids are ready to move out, but are they roommate ready? This is an opportunity for adult kids to learn new communication skills. Whether your kids need a little support or a lot, this episode can help. We share...
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Ep 11 - Marriage & Midlife Pivots: Y.E. Young + Jayne Young - Part 2
If you’ve ever wondered if your marriage could be better than “fine.” If you’ve ever wondered what a resilient, connected, satisfying marriage looks like from the inside, listen to this. Peek inside the deep,...
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Ep 10 - Marriage & Midlife Pivots: Y.E. Young + Jayne Young - Part 1
If you're looking for real talk about midlife shifts, this honest conversation is for you. This courageous couple will help you explore common pitfalls and pivots in a hopeful way. Their kids were moving out. Y.E....
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Ep 9 - Marriage, New In-Laws and Family Culture
Do you have kids getting engaged? Or maybe you have kids who will one day get engaged. This season often takes on mythic proportions in their memories. This episode will help you ask good questions and be mindful as...
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Ep 8 - Helping Your Kids Get in the Driver's Seat of Their Lives
Our son asked, "Dad, how did you feel when you first moved out of the house?" This episode is for you if you have kids on the cusp of independence, about to move out, or recently moved out. We'll share our optimistic...
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Ep 7 - 4 Easy Things You Can Do Right Now to Connect Your Family
People ask, How did you live on a sailboat for a year with five kids and not drive each other crazy? We intentionally prepared our family relationships to thrive in challenging conditions. You don't have to go to...
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Ep 6 - Why and How To Make Life Long Friends (+ Double Return Parenting)
Did you know that your friendships can have a double return? In this episode, we discuss how we have prioritized friendship as adults. It's never too late to start making friends. We share the benefits that ripple out...
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Ep 5 - Debunking the Myth of the Perfect Family
Do you believe "perfect" families exist? What about those families you see on the cover of magazines? Our family was on the cover of a magazine and we're here to debunk the notion of the perfect family. Stop...
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Ep 4 - What To Do When Your Kids Are Making Bad Choices
How can you strengthen your relationship with your adult children when they make poor choices? It’s hard to see your kids make bad decisions. We share real stories from the parenting trenches and talk about: How to...
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Ep 3 - How to Get Your Kids to Stop Rolling Their Eyes at You
Has your teen or adult kid ever rolled their eyes at the gap between what you say and what you do? Truth telling is one of their super powers. Initially, it can feel annoying. Our teenaged daughter said, "I hear you...
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Ep 2 - How to Get Your Kids to Take Your Advice
Every parent wants to know, "How can I get my grown kids to listen to my advice?" If only your kids would listen to you, their lives would be so much easier, right? In this episode, you'll learn one rule and six parts...
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