#51 From Control to Confidence: Parenting Through Anxiety and the Transition to Adulthood

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host and today’s well source is Lisa Kaplan. Lisa is a Registered Nurse and Life & Mental Wellness Coach dedicated to supporting families through life’s pivotal transitions. With a background grounded in both healthcare and emotional wellness, Lisa brings a unique blend of clinical insight and compassionate coaching to her work. She specializes in helping parents navigate the often complex shift from raising children to relating to young adults, a season filled with pride, uncertainty, grief, growth, and opportunity. Through her work, Lisa empowers parents to move from control to collaboration, from directing to guiding, and from parenting to partnership. At our conference, she will present “From Parenting to Partnership: Navigating the Transition to Adulthood,” offering practical tools and mindset shifts to help families foster independence while preserving connection. Register Here In this podcast, we talk about: How anxiety shows up differently for people Ways to tap into your innate health Physical manifestations of anxiety How thinking creates our reality The shift in sitting with your feelings long enough to have trust and confidence in your child  Recognizing places to let go of control Ways the parent-child relationship changes as children move into adulthood The impact of making deposits and withdrawals in your relationship with your child Developing agency in your child’s decision-making Resources: Book a free discovery call LinkedIn Instagram