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 thirty-two-year-old male living with his single-parent mother. He was unemployed, had an erratic sleep schedule, exhibited poor hygiene,
Is Your Young Adult Suffering From Anxiety or Failure to Launch?
Jan is a twenty-nine-year-old female client who is living with her parents. She complains of multiple physical and psychological problems and rarely
Failure to Launch Your Young Adult
Failure to launch (FTL) is popularly defined as “the inability to be independent and self-reliant.” Matthew McConaughey starred in a movie entitled
Parents, Have Your Young Adults Let Go?
"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
Can a Young Adult Really Be Independent Living at Home with Mom and Dad?
The picture may reflect a stereotypical young adult couch potato living at home. In our Western Culture, we tend to view leaving home as the ultimate
How Can I Get My Young Adult To Take Action
How Can I Get My Young Adult to Take Actions I Know They Need to Take to be Successful in Life? The answer is not one you want to hear if this is
What Do You Do When Your Young Adult Wants To Move Back Home?
When your Young Adult Leaves Home, Should you Let them Come Back? My experience is that it’s best to support a one-way ticket when leaving home.