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LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Adult Children & Building Better Relationships

Shari Jonas - Parenting Consultant, Educator and Author
Parenting
Independence
Mental Health
Communication
Young Adults
Goal Setting
ADHD
Substance Abuse
Parenting Strategies
Failure To Launch Syndrome
Adult Children
Motivation
Future Planning
Resilience
Financial Literacy
Self-Sufficiency
Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs
Confidence
Adult Relationships
Family Dynamics

If you’re a parent of a young adult, are these questions keeping you up at night;

How can I become the best parent to my kids? How can I improve my communication with them? How can we connect better? How can I help them to become more confident, resilient and independent? What can I do to motivate them? Why don't they respect me? Why don't they want to hang out with me?

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Parenting an adult child who is struggling is an emotional rollercoaster. 

In your wildest dreams you never thought raising a young adult would be this challenging. In your mind, you thought it would be so different. Yet here you are. And it's not j... more

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In this episode of LAUNCH, I sit down with Neal Solomon, Registered Social Worker, for one of the most honest conversations that parents of young adults need to hear.

We talk openly about the real pain points parents are living in, the hard truths a... more

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When adult children struggle to handle stress, responsibility, or uncertainty, parents want to know how to help them. But what if the most powerful influence isn’t what parents say or do for their adult children, but how they manage themselves?

In t... more

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Do you want to know why you can't set boundaries without coming across as controlling, bossy or even disappointed? It's because with every attempt, it sounds like you're trying to tell them what to do, which drives them nuts, so you've given up. The ... more

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Anna Levy-Warren
Founder and CEO of Organizational Tutors, specializing in working with parents and families dealing with executive functioning challenges.
Organizational Tutors
Episode: #61: Parenting Adult Children Who Are Struggling to Function: The Power of Collaboration, Modelling and Expectations
Neal Solomon
Therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and family support
Private Practice
Episode: #60: Truth Bombs, Tough Love and Tips for Parents of Struggling Adult Children
Dr. Kate Lund
Licensed clinical psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and resilience expert
Author of Bounce and Step Away
Episode: #59: Modeling Resilience: Why Parents of Adult Children Must Learn to Manage Their Stress
Marc Cameron
Licensed marriage and family therapist and author of Understanding Your Attachment Style
Author of Understanding Your Attachment Style
Episode: #56: Understand Your Attachment Style and Become a Better Parent
Mara McLoughlin
Founder and Program Director of IRL Social Skills and Speech-Language Pathologist
IRL Social Skills
Episode: #54: Is Your Adult Child Struggling to Make Friends? Why Social Skills Are So Important & What You Can Do to Help
Julia Black
Author of 'Lights on Learning', a BAFTA and Grierson nominated documentary director, and master neuro coach.
Episode: #53: The Secret to Learning How to Help Your Unmotivated, Unhappy and Withdrawn Adult Child
Tara Rolstad
Speaker, author, and trained mental health advocate with more than 15 years' experience.
Founder of the Parenting & Mental Health Conference
Episode: #51: When Your Adult Child Is Suicidal: What Every Parent Must Do Right Now
Crystal Allon
Intensive healing life coach who works with parents of estranged adult children
Episode: #49: Is Parental Estrangement Permanent? One Mother's Healing Journey
Elaine Uskoski
Author and addiction expert.
Author of Cyber Sober
Episode: #47 How Harmful is Loneliness and Isolation for Kids’ Mental Health? You'll Be Shocked to Discover

Host

Shari Jonas
Host of LAUNCH, Shari Jonas is a parenting consultant and educator with personal experience raising her two adult children. She provides candid and practical advice for parents, addressing common challenges and offering strategies to improve communication and connection with their young adults.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • So glad I found your podcast!

    Shari, I’m so thankful to have found your show after listening to your conversation with Kim Muench. I have often felt so alone and unsure of myself of this journey of parenting my young people who are struggling to make productive, healthy and happy life for themselves. It’s simply heart breaking to see them getting out and enjoying life like I was at their age. Thank you for being in the corner or so many parents who are struggling, and who are just desperate to see their kids thrive in this ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PipStar75
    Australia6 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Loved the content, very helpful!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ballmarx
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners express gratitude for the relatable content and actionable advice provided, often highlighting feelings of relief in finding a supportive community. They appreciate the host's candidness and willingness to address difficult topics without sugar-coating, creating a safe space for shared experiences among parents.
The emphasis on resilience and mental health resonates deeply, with many noting the positive impact of the advice on their relationships with their adult children. Overall, feedback suggests that the podcast is seen as a valuable resource for navigating parenting challenges in modern times.

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#60: Truth Bombs, Tough Love and Tips for Parents of Struggling Adult Children
Q: What suggestions might you have starting today for a parent that is ready to take the plunge?
Be hopeful and practice patience; focus on small, structured changes that involve creating connections with your child.
#60: Truth Bombs, Tough Love and Tips for Parents of Struggling Adult Children
Q: Why do you think parents struggle so much with boundaries?
Parents struggle to recognize the need for boundaries and have difficulty enforcing them consistently, fearing conflict with their children.
#60: Truth Bombs, Tough Love and Tips for Parents of Struggling Adult Children
Q: What are you seeing in your practice now more than ever?
I'm seeing more chaos, children running the show, parents feeling helpless, and a growing sense of entitlement among youth.
#53: The Secret to Learning How to Help Your Unmotivated, Unhappy and Withdrawn Adult Child
Q: What can parents do to help their young adult build resilience?
Parents can model resilience by embracing their own challenges and demystifying the process of failure and growth for their young adults.
#53: The Secret to Learning How to Help Your Unmotivated, Unhappy and Withdrawn Adult Child
Q: Why do you think so many kids lose interest in learning and shut down?
Many children feel bored and disengaged due to outdated methods of teaching that don't resonate with their learning styles.

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