A mom recently reached out to me with a heartfelt and honest question:

“Is it unreasonable to ask my daughter to come up with a Plan B for where to live this summer if she continues to smoke marijuana in our home?”

She went on to explain that her 20-year-old daughter, who performs well academicall...

Someone needs to hear this right now, so I am just going to say it: Parenting adult children is one of the most growing experiences you will ever have.

When they were little, it was easier to protect them.

• If they fell off their bike, we could buy them an extra set of elbow pads.
• If they strugg...

Here’s a hard truth that every parent of an emerging adult needs to hear:

Just because your child is struggling does NOT mean you are failing as a parent.

I talk to parents every day who feel:

• Guilty—wondering if they did something wrong.
• Frustrated—exhausted from arguments and unmet expectati...

If you’re feeling exhausted, frustrated, and completely drained by your emerging adult’s lack of progress, I need to ask you something:

• Are you reminding them daily to apply for jobs?
• Are you paying for their phone, car, or living expenses—without expecting anything in return?
• Are you staying u...

It’s a question I hear often from parents: Why do so many young men struggle to launch into adulthood while their sisters seem to be thriving?

This isn’t just about laziness or lack of motivation—there are real, systemic reasons why this is happening. Let’s break it down.

1. Women Are Outpacing Me...

If you’ve spent any time on social media, you may have heard of Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” Theory. It’s the idea that we need to let people live their lives without controlling or micromanaging their choices.

But what if I told you that the Let Them theory is a game changer when it comes to parenting ...