Rock Solid Families - Is your Teen or Young Adult Ready to Launch -Episode 234

Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on Leaving The Nest on Rock Solid Families PodcastMerrill and Linda Hutchinson of Rock Solid Families podcast discuss the six keys to successfully launching a child into adulthood.Rock Solid Families Podcasthttps://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/podcast/rock-solid-radioMerrill and Linda are the co-hosts of Rock Solid Families Podcast as well as the co-founders of Rock Solid Families, a 501c3 nonprofit, faith-based organization. Combined, they have over 70 years of experience in teaching, counseling, ministry, coaching and public speaking. In 2018, they left their full time positions in the Church and public school system to focus on strengthening families. Their goal is to guide and empower families to be all that God wants for them to be. In this episode, they discuss the six keys to helping your child launch successfully and the five success markers to watch for in your relationship with your adult child.“Don't surprise them. Don't threaten them. Please help them understand, we’re not trying to punish you. We're trying to prepare you,” explains co-host Linda Hutchinson. As graduation looms closer and closer, a lot of parents are thinking about the next steps for their teen and young adult children. More and more adult children are sitting at their parents’ home with no job or motivation, because of unclear expectations and poor planning. Today co-hosts Linda and Merrill Hutchinson discuss the emancipation parenting stage and how to prepare children for leaving the nest. Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on your preferred podcast channel.Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartYoutubeIn this podcast, the host covers:How the parents’ own insecurities can lead to failure to launchEmancipation as the fourth stage of parentingTransitioning from mentor to friendWhat the six keys to a successful launch areHow to apologize and take responsibility for your role in an unsuccessful launchThe importance of establishing expectations and boundaries early onHow to guide your children so they anchor themselves to Jesus ChristThe 5 success markers to look for in your relationship with your adult childCaption: Merrill and Linda Hutchinson, co-hosts of Rock Solid Families PodcastLink: https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/aboutPodcast Quotes:“Some of the concerns you have about your kids launching out and leaving your home are baked into some insecurities that you have.” (7:44-7:52 | Merrill)“What are you doing when your kid graduates? What are you doing to get your kid to graduate?” (12:21-12:26 | Merrill)“Don't surprise them. Don't threaten them. Please help them understand, we’re not trying to punish you. We're trying to prepare you.” (14:44-14:50 | Linda) “It takes a lot of the emotion out when they know what to expect. It doesn't mean they necessarily are going to like it, but this is where you have to be solid.” (21:09-21:18 | Merrill) <Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity