Parenting Adult Children TodayReviews of parentingadultstoday.com

I found this parenting course just when I needed it. I felt helpless and without a path forward. And just knowing that there were steps I could take, enabled me to take back some control - that really helped.

I thought I had a great relationship with my adult children until, I didn't. My 29 year old daughter lashed into me like never before on my way to the airport after a visit. I didn't respond well, I cried, no sobbed, and then felt numb the following week. By the grace of God, and I truly believe that, a sound bite of Catherine showed up on social media about PACT. I was skeptical but felt desperate, and it spoke to me, I clicked on it. I listened, prayed, and then made an appointment. Still skeptical about being ripped off, I put the nice, kind gentleman through the wringer on the phone (threatening to call the BBB if not legit)! I have been a member of PACT for 6 months now. The things I have learned about myself, my adult children, and my roll as a Mom, and GG to 3 beautiful granddaughters is priceless. My biggest "first take away" was "pause, pause, pause." I am (was) a reacter, not a responder. I have absorbed every word, tear, and fellow parent's pain in this process. I have clutched onto all the words of wisdom that I have learned through weekly lectures, chats and on-line support. I am pleased to report that my relationships with both my 28 and 30 yr. old adult children, and their spouses is sooooo much better. It is an ongoing process but one I'm willing to partake in, as I always want to be a part of my children's lives, and welcomed into their homes, not just tolerated. They can tell, I can feel it, and we as parents are never too old to stop learning and loving. I feel very blessed that I found PACT when I did.

Before we joined PACT, there was always a cloud hanging over our daily existence. Our first daughter-in-law has not spoken to us in years. The second is distant and the third has gone silent after claiming we had violated boundaries. As a result, contact with our three sons has been difficult and limited. What we learned from caring suggestions is how to change ourselves to be less intrusive, more curious, listen better, and to be more empathetic. It's been a few months now and while things are still far from perfect, we have noticed significant improvement, especially with our youngest son. We can tell that he is feeling more comfortable and open with us. It's a wonderful feeling. It feels like he trusts us and actually wants to be around us. We have worked through this process as a couple and have found improvements not only with our son, but with each other. The estrangements were taking a toll on our marriage, and we are in a much better place now.

PACT gives me support and has taught me how to communicate better with my adult children, so when the right time comes to reach out I’ll be ready. I’d made mistakes in communication that I wasn’t aware of and it’s a relief to learn a better way of communicating.

I joined the PACT community in July, and it has been one of the most meaningful supports in my healing journey. Through the workbook, classes, and recordings, I’ve begun to understand the grief and fears I’ve been carrying — especially after losing three family members. PACT has helped me see that I need to come to terms with these emotions before I can offer my grandkids the safety, support, and reconnection they deserve. The providers are genuinely caring. They don’t just teach concepts — they share real-life examples from their own struggles and growth, which makes the work feel human, relatable, and achievable. Their honesty and compassion create a space where you feel understood rather than judged. The PACT community itself is a gift. It’s a group of men and women who are also navigating complicated relationships with their adult children. We’re all in the same boat, and that shared experience creates a level of support you don’t find easily. People offer ideas, encouragement, and perspective, and it feels like a place where you can show up exactly as you are. PACT is helping me heal, understand myself, and rebuild connection in my family. I’m grateful I found it.

Prior to finding PACT my dtr-in-law had not spoken to me or participated in any family activities for months. Communication with my son was dropping off dramatically, and I felt like I was being excluded from seeing my 3 grandchildren who I have always been very close to. I felt that I was losing them, and felt very panicked. Working the modules and attending the zoom meetings has given me a different perspective on how my son, and mainly my dtr in law may view some of my actions. I have learned to pause and really think through the situation before I act. Since joining PACT I don't feel like I am losing my relationship with my son. It has helped me understand what he may be feeling. Adult Children want to be adults and make their own way. Advice we give them thinking we are being helpful gets taken as criticism. I have learned to step way back. I genuinely believe Catherine and all the coaches care about us and what we are going through and are here to help. My dtr in law is still distant. She will speak to me if I speak to her. She does not go out of her way to talk to me. She is a work in progress, but I am more relieved about how my relationship with my son and grandkids is. Also being a part of the community helps you realize you are not alone, and everyone is very supportive.

Catherine landing on my IG feed was a godsend. I guess that’s the upside of your phone listening to everything. I was trying to be everything to everybody. Exhausting which leads to being reactive and getting myself in trouble in all relationships. Catherine is such a comfort. So honest and real. I feel as though she has popped over for a cup of tea. For now, I am gravitating to all her classes and have learned so much. Making this investment has been wonderful and knowing that I have life time access to the program is so great. I am not in a rush to fly through the program but to do what I can when I can. Do it…. You are worth it!

I have been estranged from my son and his family for a little over a year. Before that we had a strained relationship. The Parenting Adult Children Today (PACT) method has helped me have a more compassionate understanding of my son and his wife. I have learned many tools to help me be my best self — awareness so I respond rather than react; setting boundaries for myself and understanding their boundaries; learning to pause and reflect when conflict surfaces; developing a safe place and earning trust, and so much more. The tools are making me confident I can make a difference in the future. If I had known what I know now, our unhealthy relationship would probably never have happened. My goal is to develop a healthy connection that can be passed down for generations to come. You will not regret investing in your family.