Using the resource, "Doing Life With Your Adult Children" by parent expert Jim Burns, Ph.D., Myrna Lapres will facilitate this 7 week series where we will navigate together our changing roles with our adult children, their partners and our grandchildren. The format will include a short dvd presentation from Jim Burns, Ph.D. introducing key principles followed by guided discussions in small groups and all together. In addition to the content from Jim Burns, Ph.D., there is a lot of wisdom to be gained from each other as we share together.
The nine principles are:
Join in this online series to learn, discover and discuss important topics such as:
The series is currently closed to new parents. Please contact me if you would like more information on the next session, Contact Me
Using the resource, "Doing Life With Your Adult Children" by parent expert Jim Burns, Ph.D., Myrna Lapres will facilitate this 7 week series where we will navigate together our changing roles with our adult children, their partners and our grandchildren. The format will include a short dvd presentation from Jim Burns, Ph.D. introducing key principles followed by guided discussions in small groups and all together. In addition to the content from Jim Burns, Ph.D., there is a lot of wisdom to be gained from each other as we share together.
The nine principles are:
- Your Role as Their Parent Must Change
- Unsolicited Advice is Usually Taken as Criticism
- You Can't Ignore Your Child's Culture
- They Will Never Know How Far the Town is if You Carry Them On Your Back
- Move Them From Dependence to Independence
- You Can't Want it More Than They Want it
- Financial Independence and Responsibility is the Goal
- Wear Beige and Keep Your Mouth Shut
- Being a Grandparent May Be Your Greatest Legacy
Join in this online series to learn, discover and discuss important topics such as:
- Is it okay to give advice to a grown child?
- What's the difference between helping financially and enabling?
- How do I relate to my grown child's significant other?
- What do we need to discuss about our roles as grandparents?
- How can I support my adult children when I don't support their values?
The series is currently closed to new parents. Please contact me if you would like more information on the next session, Contact Me