Look up the definition of "enable" in the dictionary, and you find that the original meaning involves giving the power, means, or ability to do
Parents – Love Them Out. Don’t Kick Them Out.
It is a false dichotomy to assume that you can't usher your young adult out of the house but still love them. Love and letting go are not mutually
Help! My Young Adult Tells Me to F-OFF!
“Where Have I Failed?” Sorry to reference such a crass statement but this is the reality in some homes. In the last month, I have had three mothers
“NO” is Not a Four-Letter Word
As the song goes - "sorry is the hardest word." But for many parents of teens and young adults, "no" is the hardest word. We often have trouble saying
When Do You Spank a Millennial?
The short and obvious answer is NEVER. Spanking of younger children is often a default action when all else fails and the parent is utterly
Parents of Young Adults: Do Your Own Report Card
Ever wonder if we’re doing the right thing as parents of young adults? Welcome to the club. We often face two forks in the road, one involves giving
What Do You Do When Your Young Adult Wants To Move Back Home?
When your Young Adult Leaves Home, Should you Let them Come Back? My experience is that it’s best to support a one-way ticket when leaving home.
Good Cop, Bad Cop: Bad Idea
A common problem seen in family therapy is when one parent is lenient and the other parent strict. This typically starts quite young, and the child
Parenting Your Young Adult: When is the Right Time to Evict?
In May 26,2018 the Chicago Tribune published an editorial by John Kass describing the court ordered eviction of Michael Rotondo from his home by his