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

Shari Jonas - Parenting Expert, Family Educator and Author
Parenting
Mental Health
Independence
Young Adults
Communication
Adult Children
Resilience
Personal Growth
Boundaries
Motivation
ADHD
Parenting Strategies
Family Dynamics
Emotional Regulation
Failure To Launch Syndrome
Life Skills
Communication Skills
Living Together Agreement
Helicopter Parenting
Self-Discovery

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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When an adult child is struggling, most parents focus on the most obvious problem: no motivation, lack of employment, low self confidence, complete dependence, zero responsibilities, poor communication… 

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Brie Turns-Coe
Licensed marriage and family therapist; Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy; author
Arizona Christian University; Marriage and Family Therapy program; Author
Episode: #76: Are You Parenting the Adult Child in Front of You or the Child You Were | What Young Adults Need to Thrive
Dr. Jerry Weichman
Clinical psychologist, adolescent specialist, parenting expert
Weichman Clinic
Episode: #74: Mental Health and Your Adult Child | What a Parenting Expert Wants Parents to Know
Paula Yost
Clinical mental health counselor, lawyer, author
Tumbleweeds (Book)
Episode: #72: The Apology Ache: Healing Parental Hurt & Breaking Toxic Cycles
Jake Uskowski
30-year-old staff software engineer who overcame gaming addiction
Self, via the interview
Episode: #70: How to Tell If Your Adult Child Has a Video Gaming Addiction | This 30-Year-Old Shares His Story of Recovery
Catherine Hickem
Seasoned psychotherapist, licensed social worker, executive coach, founder of Parenting Adult Children Today
Parenting Adult Children Today
Episode: #69: The Dirtiest Word in Parenting Adult Children | And This One Is for Every Parent
Laura Hope Whitaker
CEO of Extra Special People and author of The Joy Exchange
Extra Special People
Episode: #65: How to Help Your Adult Child Find Joy Through Real Connection
Julie Lythcott-Haims
Author, speaker, and advocate on the topic of healthy parenting
Episode: #64: How to Love Living with Your Adult Child | A Conversation with Julie Lythcott-Haims
Susan Raphael
An addiction and mental health clinician in private practice for over 20 years, founder of Sustainable Recovery Counseling Services.
Sustainable Recovery Counseling Services
Episode: #62: Parenting Adult Children with Addiction and Mental Health Issues | Advice from a Therapist in Recovery
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

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Shari Jonas
Host of LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Adult Children & Building Better Relationships

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Hope

    Shari has helped me critically analyze the part that I have played in my adult child’s life and given me not only hope that things can get better, but the tools to implement to make it happen. Her no nonsense yet compassionate approach and helpful tools from guests have brought a ray of sunshine into my home life. Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Desperateincolorado
    United States3 months ago
  • 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
    Australia10 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Loved the content, very helpful!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ballmarx
    Canada2 years ago

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#76: Are You Parenting the Adult Child in Front of You or the Child You Were | What Young Adults Need to Thrive
Q: What practical steps can parents take to help their adult children become more independent and engaged?
The guest emphasizes setting clear boundaries and consequences, teaching life skills (work or volunteer outside the home, personal finances, budgeting, scheduling), and encouraging accountability while maintaining kindness. If a child won't contribute, the host discusses structured expectations like rent contributions and requiring participation in household responsibilities, all framed within a supportive but firm approach.
#76: Are You Parenting the Adult Child in Front of You or the Child You Were | What Young Adults Need to Thrive
Q: What are common negative cognitions parents have that impact how they show up for their kids, and how can they start healing them?
Parents often wrestle with beliefs like 'I'm not good enough' or 'I'm not loved,' which stem from childhood. The guest suggests finishing the sentence with a negative light to surface these patterns, then working with a therapist (EMDR is mentioned) to heal past traumas and process them so they can better meet their child's present needs.
#70: How to Tell If Your Adult Child Has a Video Gaming Addiction | This 30-Year-Old Shares His Story of Recovery
Q: How can parents effectively start compassionate conversations about gaming without triggering defensiveness?
Ask about the gaming experience, what aspects are most challenging or enjoyable, and express genuine interest in understanding their world, which helps the young adult feel supported rather than judged; avoid blaming language and focus on rebuilding trust.
#70: How to Tell If Your Adult Child Has a Video Gaming Addiction | This 30-Year-Old Shares His Story of Recovery
Q: What are the warning signs parents should look for to spot gaming addiction in a young adult?
Warning signs include prioritizing gaming over basic needs, declining academics or work, withdrawal from social activities, and a pattern of relapse and attempted control. The guest emphasizes compassionate inquiry rather than accusations to open dialogue.
#70: How to Tell If Your Adult Child Has a Video Gaming Addiction | This 30-Year-Old Shares His Story of Recovery
Q: What was the guest's greatest accomplishment, and how did his journey begin?
The guest describes recovery as his greatest accomplishment, beginning with a crisis in university, reaching out to his mother for help, and ultimately rebuilding health, confidence, and independence through therapy, support networks, and gradual behavioral changes.

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A practical, no-nonsense show focused on parenting young adults and fostering independence, resilience, and healthy family dynamics. Episodes typically blend real-life stories, expert insights, and actionable strategies—from setting boundaries and living-together agreements to addressing mental health, trauma, and addiction within families. A standout throughline is turning parental guidance into collaborative, respectful partnerships with adult children, often featuring practitioners and authors who specialize in parenting, psychology, and youth development. The host's direct, compassionate style and the recurring emphasis on concrete tools (scripts, masterclasses, and routines) make it especially helpful for listeners seeking tangible ste... more

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