Episode 52 with Teresa Hernandez

In this episode of ABC's of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Teresa Rosario about the complexities of parenting adult children. They discuss the challenges of communication, the importance of setting boundaries, and the generational differences in parenting styles. Teresa shares her experiences as a single mother of two, navigating the transition from raising teenagers to young adults. The conversation emphasizes the need for critical thinking, mindfulness, and self-awareness in both parenting and the lives of young adults. In this conversation, James Moffitt and Teresa Rosario discuss the pressing issues surrounding fentanyl use, the challenges of single parenthood, pivotal relationship lessons for parents of adult children, and the critical importance of self-care for parents. They emphasize the dangers of fentanyl, the stigma faced by single parents, the transitions in parenting roles, and the necessity of community support and self-care practices to maintain mental and emotional well-being.