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
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
June E-Book Sale on Parents Letting Go Practice Books
I am asking for your support of the work I am doing. As many of you know, I have created six small books on the six practices parents need to
Are You Helicopter Parenting Your Young Adult?
When my daughter was starting college, we discussed the problem of helicopter parents with the college dean. He said one mother came in daily to clean
Our Young Men Are in Trouble, and It’s Getting Worse
The headlines regarding young males often describe gang-related murders, carjacking, and robberies. Teens and young adults who commit these crimes
Are Our Young Men Are at Risk of Becoming NILFs?
In my clinical practice, I have observed that parents of young men outnumber parents of young women in failing to launch 9:1. In national studies,
Is Your Young Adult Living at Home? If so, You Have a Roommate!
When a young adult is living with parents for any reason, it’s especially important to establish expectations and guidelines. In such situations, I
Is Your Young Adult Struggling with Depression or Failure to Launch?
Scott was a thrity-two-year-old male living with his single-parent mother. He was unemployed, had an erratic sleep schedule, exhibited poor hygiene,