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Influence Is Earned, Not Demanded: Interview with Catherine Hickem
On today’s Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia sit down with author and parenting expert Catherine Hickem for a powerful conversation about one of the hardest transitions we make as parents: learning how to parent our adult children without trying to control them.
Catherine says influence has to be earned—not demanded.
We talk about expectations, estrangement, boundaries, identity, fear, and why repairing a relationship starts by looking in the mirror instead of blaming your son or daughter.
And maybe most importantly, Catherine reminds us that broken relationships can be redeemed and she…
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