Are you maintaining a bond with your young adult? Read on to learn more and take the quiz at the end of this blog. There is a disturbing trend of
What Can Parents Do to Prevent Violent Actions by Young Adult Children?
The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk comes on the heels of the attack and mass killing of two children and the injury of twenty-one other victims
5 Tips for Getting Closer to Your Young Adult
“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow, Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead, Walk beside me…” ― Albert Camus At the launching stage,
Book Recommendation: Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict
Occasionally, I like to recommend some of my favorite books and authors. In my work with parents of young adults, where my focus has been on "failure
Suffering and Other Qualities Parents Share with Young Adults
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
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
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 – 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