Bite Your Tongue: The Podcast

30/05/2025

New Episode! "Setting Them Free: Parenting Adult Children with Love and Logic"

Send us a text Dr. Charles Fay, CEO of Love and Logic, delivers a masterclass in parenting adult children with the perfect balance of love and accountability. Drawing from decades of experience and his family legacy in developing the Love and Logic approach, Dr. Fay shares transformative strategies that shift our focus from control to influence. At the heart of his message lies a powerful truth: "We can never consistently work harder on somebody else's life than they are." This principle cha...

Send us a text Dr. Charles Fay, CEO of Love and Logic, delivers a masterclass in parenting adult children with the perfect balance of love and accountability. Drawi…

16/05/2025

"I witness a lot of pain as a therapist, but there’s nothing quite like the sorrow of a mother estranged from her adult child." This powerful article by Rachel Glik Glik in the Wall Street Journal stopped us in our tracks.

We think this Is a MUST-READ --not just for parents navigating estrangement, but for every parent of adult children.

Glik offers deep insight into the emotional complexity of these relationships and reminds us that repair is possible—but only when we lead with curiosity, humility, and empathy.

📖 Read the article: What I Tell Mothers Who Feel Rejected by Their Adult Children
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/what-i-tell-mothers-who-feel-rejected-by-their-adult-children-25568b8d?st=SiCNtM&reflink=article_email_share

I witness a lot of pain as a therapist, but there’s nothing quite like the sorrow of a mother estranged from her child.

16/05/2025

We are starting up with some NEW episodes soon. In the meantime, enjoy our favorite episodes as reruns and thanks so much to a recent listener for this wonderful review.

11/05/2025

5 Star Review: Amazing Podcast!

"I love love love your podcast! Every episode is packed with wonderful info. The hosts are so relatable and open about their own experiences…Just what I needed in this season of my life as a Mom and grandmother . Thank you so much.!"

Amazing Podcast!. Published May 9, 2025 by Dianataylor11 on Apple Podcasts.

09/05/2025

New Episode! "Celebrating Mother's Day: Building Lifelong Connections With Adult Children"

Send us a text This was our very first Mother''s Day episode. I interview my two favorite moms -- Doria and Sharon, two mothers of adult daughters and now both have several grandchildren. I watch as they continue to share with their grandchildren their magical parenting skills. They share with us their wisdom on creating joyful, respectful relationships with grown children in this special Mother's Day episode. Their insights reveal how bringing a spirit of fun, maintaining connect...

Send us a text This was our very first Mother''s Day episode. I interview my two favorite moms -- Doria and Sharon, two mothers of adult daughters and now both have…

02/05/2025

New Episode! "Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First: Parenting Adult Children With Compassion"

Send us a text In today's episode, Dr. Gene Beresin, Executive Director of the Clay Center for Young and Healthy Minds, explores the complexities of adult children returning home and maintaining healthy relationships during l...

Send us a text In today's episode, Dr. Gene Beresin, Executive Director of the Clay Center for Young and Healthy Minds, explores the complexities of adult children …

18/04/2025

New Episode! "Siblings Shape Our Lives More than we Realize"

Send us a text Today we rewind and delve into the much overlooked topic of sibling relationships. We speak with Fern Schumer Chapman author of the book Brothers, Sisters, Strangers. Siblings are the longest relationship we ...

Send us a text Today we rewind and delve into the much overlooked topic of sibling relationships. We speak with Fern Schumer Chapman author of the book Brothers, S…

04/04/2025

New Episode! "The Messy Truth About Mother-Daughter Relationships"

Send us a text We are doing an episode rewind today on our most downloaded episode - Mothers and Daughters. This relationship carries a unique intensity that often follows us well into adulthood. When does healthy involvemen...

Send us a text We are doing an episode rewind today on our most downloaded episode - Mothers and Daughters. This relationship carries a unique intensity that often…

21/03/2025

New Episode! "Episode Rewind: Unraveling the Complexities of Famly"

Send us a text This is one of our most popular episodes. Join us for an insightful exploration of the evolving dynamics in parent-child relationships and the often-misunderstood in-law dynamics in our latest podcast episode ...

Send us a text This is one of our most popular episodes. Join us for an insightful exploration of the evolving dynamics in parent-child relationships and the often…

04/03/2025

Don't forget to watch our latest episode with Kimberly Bepler, the grandparent doula on YouTube! It's a real favorite with over 2,000 downloads since it dropped last week. Enjoy.

This episode is a "must listen" for an parent of an adult child on the brink of welcoming a grandchild. We are thrilled to bring you a special episode with t...

01/03/2025

🌟 Exciting news from our latest podcast episode featuring the amazing grandparent doula! We discussed the Curiocity Travel Guides —fantastic, non-techy interactive guidebooks designed specifically for traveling with kids. These guides not only spark curiosity and a love for adventure but also serve as cherished keepsakes! Don't miss out on the joy of exploring the world with your grandchildren. Melissa McCalla Manassee Check them out here: https://curiocitytravelguides.com! ✈️✨

Curiocity Travel Guides offer a new approach to traveling internationally with children. The guides provide helpful tips for adventurers of all ages to

26/02/2025

🤔💖 Did you know that grandparents play a crucial role in reducing postpartum depression and increasing parent confidence? Join us for an enlightening conversation with about the importance of grandparent involvement! Don't miss this one. 🤔

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