"I have tried to let go, but my son hangs on." These are the words of a parent who attended one of my workshops. Kids are hanging around home longer
To Fund or Not to Fund Your Young Adult Child. That is the Question!
Are There Specific Guidelines? Are there specific guidelines or rules on funding a young adult? The short answer is “no.” In this article, I will
When & How Parents Should Apologize to Their Young Adult Children
Childhood innocence ends when they first realize we are not the ideal parents they have envisioned. We need to own our mistakes with our children and
Why Parents Should Apologize to Their Young Adult Children
My father was a good man, but “I’m sorry” were words I never heard from him. He was part of the silent generation and likely never heard those words
A Vision for Your Young Adult – Living at Home Five Years From Now?
Most likely your young adult will not be living at home in five years, especially if they have anything to say about it. When I ask this question of
A Vision for Your Young Adult
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 but also on families quarantined together without much support. With a limited
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