They’re hiding in their room.

Maybe they’re sleeping all day. Maybe they come out for food or to scroll on their phone, then disappear again. You’ve tried talking, pleading, encouraging, even threatening, but nothing changes. You’re scared, frustrated, and heartbroken.

If this sounds familiar, ple...

You’ve worked so hard to raise your kids, and now, they’re adults. You want to have a close, healthy relationship with them, but it can feel tricky to balance staying connected while letting go.

The truth is, your relationship will evolve and that’s a good thing. This new chapter calls for mutual r...

If you’re parenting an emerging adult (18–30) who struggles to follow through,  on a job, class, chore, or even just calling to make their own appointment, you are not alone. Many parents of young adults feel stuck between wanting to help and realizing that rescuing isn’t really helping at all.

The...

Want to know the real secret behind the parents who have helped their stuck emerging adult move forward?

It’s not about finding the perfect therapist.
It’s not about using tough love.
It’s not even about having all the answers.

It comes down to four key parenting shifts (what I call The 4 C’s) that ...

If you’re a Gen X parent of a 20-something, you were likely raised in a world where “consequences” meant control. Take the car away. Ground them. Cut off privileges.

But when your child becomes an emerging adult, that old playbook starts falling apart.

You may find yourself asking things like:
“Wha...

Let’s say your 24-year-old is working hard, just not in the way you imagined.

They’re not at a traditional 9 to 5.
They’re not in a rush to leave home.
And you’re wondering… Is this okay? Or am I enabling them?

I recently got an email from a mom facing this exact situation.
Her son graduated in 2024....