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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 54 MIN

How to Parent Adult Children in the Empty Nest Years, featuring Deanna Thayer

from ABCs of Parenting Adult Children · host James C Moffitt Jr.

Click on Fan Mail link and give me feedback. ThanksIn this episode of "The ABC's of Parenting Adult Children," host James Moffitt is joined by Deana Thayer, M.Ed., from Focus on the Family. Together, they explore the emotional journey and challenges parents face as they transition to an empty nest. Deana shares her personal experiences and offers valuable insights into maintaining a healthy parent-adult child relationship.Key Topics:The emotional impact of children leaving home Transitioning from authority to influence Setting boundaries with adult children The importance of intentional parentingGuest: Deana Thayer, M.Ed. - Marriage and Parenting Associate at Focus on the FamilyHashtags: #EmptyNest #Parenting #FamilyDynamics #FocusOnTheFamilyCall to Action: If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe and share it with others who might benefit from these insights. Visit our website at parentingadultchildren.org for more resources and past episodes.Richard Jones. I am an RN with over 34 years of Nursing Experience, much of that experience working with young adults in the corrections system.  Parenting Adult Children Call To Action Support the showSocial Media Links https://www.youtube.com/@abcparentingadultchildrenhttps://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerheadABC's of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildrenFeel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.

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