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
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
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
Parental Estrangement, Part II: My Daughter-in-Law Stole Our Son
Guest article by Dr. Josh Coleman When Sam brought Maria home for the first time from college, she didn’t make a particularly good impression. She
Parental Estrangement, Part I: Why Should I Apologize?
Parental estrangement is a term used to describe the loss of a previously existing relationship between a parent and a child through
Parents – A Letter To Your Young Adult can Make a Big Difference
How few people write personal letters anymore? In 2015 the frequency with which someone received a personal letter was every ten weeks. I assume it is
Parents – Learn to Listen More Effectively to Your Young Adult
We hear our young adults say we are not listening, or you don't understand when the issue may be that we disagree with them. We have likely used this