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#117 How to Stop Rushing In to Save Your Adult Children
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- Feb 19, 2026
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Summary
Do you ever feel torn between helping your adult child… and stepping back so they can grow? In today’s episode, we talk about one of the hardest parts of parenting grown children: knowing when to help and when to let them struggle . Because while rescuing feels loving in the moment, real confidence and resilience are built when our children learn to solve problems on their own. As you listen, you’ll discover: The difference between healthy support and unhelpful rescuing What psychology and human development research say adult children truly need How to shift from rescuer → mentor → witness as a parent Loving, faith-centered ways to say no without guilt Powerful questions to ask when you feel the urge to step in Encouragement for trusting God with your child’s growth If you’re raising adult children and wondering whether you’re helping too much, -or not enough, -this conversation will bring clarity, peace, and hope. You are not alone in this struggle, and you are a good mom! 💛 Do you need some support navigating a difficult situation with an adult child? I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the…