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
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,
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
I Found a Letter
After her mother died, a colleague found a letter tucked away in her mother’s jewelry box. Here’s her discovery: I found a letter two weeks after
From Problem to Solution – Part I
When parents of young adults contact me for help, they are typically focused on their young adult’s problems. They want to know why problems exists
From Problem to Solution – Part II
In part I of this blog series, I discussed the value of shifting from a problem to future orientation and goals. Such a shift can substantially change
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
To Fund or Not to Fund Your Young Adult
One of the most significant challenges parents face is when to step in financially to help their adult children. The fundamental question is whether
Teaching a Child How to Ride a Bicycle
Excerpt for my book submitted for publication entitled: The Launch Code: Loving and Letting Go of Our Adult Children It occurred to me the other