How to Respond to Criticism From Your Adult Child

When criticism from your adult child strikes, it can take you by surprise and leave you without words. Let’s fix that on today’s episode of the Blooming in the Middle Podcast!

Because if you’re a mom of adult kids, you’ve probably been there—your son or daughter says something that makes you stop in your tracks. Maybe it’s a critique of how you raised them, how you “just don’t get it,” or even how you’re too involved… yet somehow not involved enough. It can feel like a no-win situation.

So today, we’re going to talk about those moments and what to say when you don’t know what to say.

Because, above all, you want to build a solid adult relationship with your kids. So, you need to know what works when you find yourself under fire. You know it’s not helpful to get defensive. And if you’ve gone down the rabbit hole of over-apologizing, you know that doesn’t work either.

So, let’s dive in and get you some go-to answers that will help you feel prepared the next time your adult child decides you need to hear what’s wrong with you.

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Jody Cates is a faith-based life coach who helps Christian women navigate the changes and challenges of midlife and step into the joy-filled second half God created them for. Her 90-minute Midlife Strategy Session is a personalized coaching experience designed to help you gain clarity, confidence, and direction for your next chapter.

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