"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
House Rules: Love and Backbone
"How do I know I am making the right decision regarding my young adult," a mother asked. She was about to give her son, a 26-year-old, an ultimatum.
Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey Results – Part VI: COVID-19 Impact
Note: This is part six of our ongoing series on the Parents of Young Adults Spring 2021 Survey results. One hundred and twenty-two parents responded
There are No Easy Answers for Parents Trying to Help a Troubled Young Adult
“My young adult son has serious mental health problem, is living outside the home, using illicit drugs, out of work, and refuses to get help. What can
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
In the End, Love Must Win
My mother passed away on May 2nd of this year (2021) at the age of 100. This past year has been a time of letting go as both my wife's mother and my
What is the Goal in Counseling Parents of Young Adults?
When I counsel parents of young adults, one of the most common questions I get is "What is the goal of counseling?" On one occasion, I was asked this
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
A Few Tips for Parents of Young Adults with Special Needs
"My twenty-one-year-old daughter with Asperger's and learning disabilities is living with us, but what would she do if something happened to us?" As