"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
Do’s, Don’ts & Expectations in Parenting Young Adults
Note: this article was originally published on April 21, 2021 and revised on October 16. One request I make of parents of young adults who come to
Parents Letting Go
The above design describes the approach or practices parents need to take to let go and launch their young adult children. Parents need to:
Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey Results – Part I
Note: this is part one of our ongoing series on the Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey Results. Read part two, part three, part four, part
Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey Results – Part II
Note: this is part two of our ongoing series on the Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey Results. Read part one, part three, part four, and part