Note: I’m adding a section in the resources category on the website for “young adult resources.” As a starter, I asked Witty Ryter to write a blog
Why Fathers & Young Adult Sons Fail to Connect
"Fathers and Sons - A Sorry Lot." Carl Whitaker, Psychiatrist, and Family Therapist My mentor in graduate school remarked about the difficulty
Rules of Engagement for Parents of Young Adults
"I don't know if I am doing the right thing when it comes to my young adult?" "I don't know what the right balance is between being supportive and
House Rules: Love and Backbone
"How do I know I am making the right decision regarding my young adult," a mother asked. She was about to give her son, a 26-year-old, an ultimatum.
Uninviting COVID-19 to Thanksgiving
"Our young adult daughter is not vaccinated. Should we invite her to Thanksgiving?" Two parents posed this question to me during a recent Zoom
Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey Results – Part VII: Dr. Heather Hessel’s Observations
Note: This is part six of our ongoing series on the Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey results. One hundred and twenty-two parents responded
COVID-19 and Delta Implications for Parents of Young Adult Children
With the advent of the Delta variant and the rollout of further vaccinations, we seem to be back to where we were earlier this year. But there are
Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey Results – Part VI: COVID-19 Impact
Note: This is part six of our ongoing series on the Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey results. One hundred and twenty-two parents responded
There are No Easy Answers for Parents Trying to Help a Troubled Young Adult
“My young adult son has serious mental health problem, is living outside the home, using illicit drugs, out of work, and refuses to get help. What can