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Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on Leaving The Nest on Rock Solid Families Podcast

By: Prodigy
05/01/2023, St. Leon // PRODIGY: Feature Story //

Merrill and Linda are the co-hosts of Rock Solid Families Podcast as well as the co-founders of Rock Solid Families, a 501c3 nonprofit, faith-based organization. Combined, they have over 70 years of experience in teaching, counseling, ministry, coaching and public speaking. In 2018, they left their full time positions in the Church and public school system to focus on strengthening families. Their goal is to guide and empower families to be all that God wants for them to be. In this episode, they discuss the six keys to helping your child launch successfully and the five success markers to watch for in your relationship with your adult child.

“Don't surprise them. Don't threaten them. Please help them understand, we’re not trying to punish you. We're trying to prepare you,” explains co-host Linda Hutchinson. As graduation looms closer and closer, a lot of parents are thinking about the next steps for their teen and young adult children. More and more adult children are sitting at their parents’ home with no job or motivation, because of unclear expectations and poor planning. Today co-hosts Linda and Merrill Hutchinson discuss the emancipation parenting stage and how to prepare children for leaving the nest.

Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on your preferred podcast channel.

In this podcast, the host covers:

  • How the parents’ own insecurities can lead to failure to launch

  • Emancipation as the fourth stage of parenting

  • Transitioning from mentor to friend

  • What the six keys to a successful launch are

  • How to apologize and take responsibility for your role in an unsuccessful launch

  • The importance of establishing expectations and boundaries early on

  • How to guide your children so they anchor themselves to Jesus Christ

  • The 5 success markers to look for in your relationship with your adult child

Headshot of Merrill and Linda Hutchinson, co-hosts of Rock Solid Families Podcast
Merrill and Linda Hutchinson, co-hosts of Rock Solid Families Podcast

Podcast Quotes:

  • “Some of the concerns you have about your kids launching out and leaving your home are baked into some insecurities that you have.” (7:44-7:52 | Merrill)

  • “What are you doing when your kid graduates? What are you doing to get your kid to graduate?” (12:21-12:26 | Merrill)

  • “Don't surprise them. Don't threaten them. Please help them understand, we’re not trying to punish you. We're trying to prepare you.” (14:44-14:50 | Linda)

  • “It takes a lot of the emotion out when they know what to expect. It doesn't mean they necessarily are going to like it, but this is where you have to be solid.” (21:09-21:18 | Merrill)

  • “Be intentional about friendship, adult friendship with your kids. Stop being their parents, stop giving them advice. They really don't want to hear it.” (27:26-27:35 | Linda)

  • “Don't let your pain be greater than their pain. And also don't get caught up in your adult child's drama or their bad decisions. Don't save them from the consequences of their actions.” (31:15-31:26 | Linda)

About the Podcast Co-Hosts:

To learn more about Merrill and Linda, visit their website (Rock Solid Families).

About Rock Solid Families Podcast:

Rock Solid Families is committed to helping educate, equip, and empower families to be all God created them to be! Merrill and Linda Hutchinson began Rock Solid Radio in October of 2018. They have over 70 years of combined experience in teaching, public speaking, counseling, ministry, and coaching. After much prayer, Merrill and Linda made the decision to step down from their full time positions in the church and public school to focus on strengthening families. Both believe that healthy schools, churches, and communities depend on strong and healthy families. This weekly podcast is made possible through the generous financial support of community partners. With the help of local sponsors and the word spreading through listeners like you, Rock Solid Families is helping to build stronger communities one family at a time!

Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on your preferred podcast channel.

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