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
Parents – Love Them Out. Don’t Kick Them Out.
It is a false dichotomy to assume that you can't usher your young adult out of the house but still love them. Love and letting go are not mutually
Parents, Have You Let Go? Take the Quiz
Parents need to let go of their young adults and establish a new source of fulfillment and satisfaction in life. Parents, starting with boomers, have
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
Help! My Young Adult Tells Me to F-OFF!
“Where Have I Failed?” Sorry to reference such a crass statement but this is the reality in some homes. In the last month, I have had three mothers