Parents and their young adult kids have a lot in common. On the positive side, they love each other, both want the young adult to be happy and
Be A Better Person
It's only taken me forty years to figure out why I do what I do. Over the years, I have been involved in youth ministry, working with adolescents with
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 Parenting Myths That Cause Self-Inflicted Pain & Suffering
In an earlier blog, I discussed myths or beliefs parents believe that cause undue suffering. For those parents who have experienced estrangement from
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
Parental Burnout with Young Adults is Real
"When children are young, they step on your toes. When children are older, they step on your heart. " We tend to associate parent burnout with
Parental Stress in the Era of COVID-19
We are looking out the windows of our lives and see a world we don’t recognize. One of my clients said that he “was grieving the world he knew” and
Self Forgiveness is the Hardest of All – Forgiveness Part II
So many clients that I work with both as individuals and as parents have indicated that they can often forgive their young adult or spouse but find it
Parents of Young Adults: Do Your Own Report Card
Ever wonder if we’re doing the right thing as parents of young adults? Welcome to the club. We often face two forks in the road, one involves giving