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Navigating Parenthood and Adult Relationships: Insights on Connection, Needs, and Digital Influence

In this episode, James Moffitt and guest Nathan Graham explore the complex journey of staying connected with adult children, the underlying needs driving behaviors like gaming and social media use, and practical strategies for healthy boundaries.

Main Topics:

• The core human needs: certainty, adventure, significance, and love connection
• How modern society and technology affect the fulfillment of these needs in young adults
• The impact of social media and gaming on emotional health and behavior
• Techniques for parents to foster understanding and set effective boundaries
• The importance of curiosity, grace, and relationship-building in parenting

In this episode:

• Nathan explains how unmet needs can lead to addictive and withdrawn behaviors
• The challenges of participation trophies and changing educational dynamics
• The role of dopamine and social media algorithms in addiction cycles
• Practical tips for establishing device boundaries with children and teens
• The "three deep questions" approach to understand root causes behind behaviors
• The importance of emotional safety, validation, and shared purpose in parent-child relationships

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Richard Jones. I am an RN with over 34 years of Nursing Experience, much of that experience working with young adults in the corrections system.

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