Growing up, I was the chief litigator in the family, always challenging rules, defending myself, deflecting, and blaming other family members for my
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
Coronavirus is a Mental Health Challenge for Parents and Young Adults – What Can Parents Do?
This virus is taking its toll, not only on front line medical workers such as the recent physician from New York who took her life but also on
Unconditional Love Lets Go
Danny was a sixteen-year-old in the treatment program I ran for adolescent substance abusers. He was living with his single-parent mother, who found
What Stories Will We Tell About the Pandemic?
Every day during this pandemic, we are creating stories we will tell our friends, children, and grandchildren. Will these be memories of how we
Help! We’re Stuck in the House with Our Adolescent & Young Adult Children!
Quarantining parents and teens/young adults together is a recipe for trouble, even in the most loving families. No one likes forced confinement with
Parents – Connect to Let Go
Do we sometimes "ghost" our kids because we are frustrated and disappointed with their attitude or actions? In other words, do we shut them out,
Coronavirus: What Parents Should Do as College Students Return Home, Part II
Part one of this blog series focused on the impact of the coronavirus on families with young adults in the home or returning to the home from schools
Coronavirus: What Parents Should Do as College Students Return Home, Part I
The necessary return home of young adults in the face of covid-19 is daunting. This event is especially true at a time when these young people are