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In this heartfelt episode of Raising Her Confidence, Kim introduces the Final Shift—the often-missed stage of parenting that begins when our kids start living more independently and needing us less day-to-day.
Whether you’re parenting teens, launching college students, or navigating life with adult children, this conversation will bring you comfort, clarity, and a new framework for staying close—even as you let go.
You’ll learn:
What it means to become your child’s Trusted Anchor
Why continuing to “parent” adult children can unintentionally push them away
How to build emotional safety and mutual respect in this new stage of life
What your grown kids really want from you (hint: it’s not more advice)
This episode is a loving guide for every mom who’s ever asked:
By Kim Mittelstadt Image Consultant, Life Coach, Functional Medicine Health Coach. Teen CoachIn this heartfelt episode of Raising Her Confidence, Kim introduces the Final Shift—the often-missed stage of parenting that begins when our kids start living more independently and needing us less day-to-day.
Whether you’re parenting teens, launching college students, or navigating life with adult children, this conversation will bring you comfort, clarity, and a new framework for staying close—even as you let go.
You’ll learn:
What it means to become your child’s Trusted Anchor
Why continuing to “parent” adult children can unintentionally push them away
How to build emotional safety and mutual respect in this new stage of life
What your grown kids really want from you (hint: it’s not more advice)
This episode is a loving guide for every mom who’s ever asked: