Failure to launch has become a buzzword to describe stereotypical young adults stuck in the basement of their parent's home and making no progress
Am I a “Good Enough” Parent?
Being a parent is one big guilt trip. Parents are the guiltiest segment of our population. We put much pressure on ourselves to be excellent parents,
4 Tips to Help Your Young Adult “Get Out”
Most parents who have young adults languishing at home with little motivation have no doubt thought, if not threatened, to kick them out. Often when I
Emerging Adult Conference – Key Takeaways
A few weeks ago, I attended the annual conference of the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood. I gave a poster presentation of the work that I
E-Book Sale on Parents Letting Go Practice Books
I want your support for the work I am doing. As many of you know, I have created six small books on the six practices parents need to strengthen to
Suffering and Other Qualities Parents Share with Young Adults
Here is a plug for one of my favorite authors and reads of late. Kate Bowler is a New York Times best-selling author of No Cure for Being Human. I
I Found a Letter
After her mother died, a colleague found a letter tucked away in her mother’s jewelry box. Here’s her discovery: I found a letter two weeks after
From Problem to Solution – Part I
When parents of young adults contact me for help, they are typically focused on their young adult’s problems. They want to know why problems exists
From Problem to Solution – Part II
In part I of this blog series, I discussed the value of shifting from a problem to future orientation and goals. Such a shift can substantially change