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

Shari Jonas - Parenting Expert, Family Educator and Author
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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?  If you're searching for these answers, this podcast is for you. I'm Shari Jonas and this is LAUNCH. Where I offer honest, no BS parenting tips that will help you to raise your adult child with confidence (regardless of whether they're living with you or on their own) and become the best parent you can be.  I address the most relevant, challenging and deeply personal issues that parents are facing with their young adults. Each episode offers real-life stories, research-based strategies, and no BS advice that will help you to become the parent that your adult child ALWAYS turns to, someone they love to spend time and, someone who will guide them to becoming confident, resilient, independent and capable of thriving in the world.   Join me each week as I tell it like it is. No sugar coating. Real talk. Let's face it,  parenting can be hard work, especially because we're figuring it out every day. We're learning as we go, and we can always be better. I hope to inspire you, give you the confidence you need to connect with them, and to educate you when you need a little guidance. Sometimes I have amazing guests, other times, it's just me; a Mom of 2 grown kids, who practically raised my children alone. As an educator, author and parenting consultant, I know what it takes to build incredible relationships, while guiding them through life's challenges, and I want to share it all with you.  If you're ready to help your young adult overcome obstacles, while becoming the best parent you can be, listen in to LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Adult Children & Becoming Better Parents Remember to Subscribe, so you never miss an episode.  You can find me on social media if you want to see snippets of what I believe in and practice. Just look for @sharijonaslifefx on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube.  Of course you can email me for questions, consultations or just to say hi! Shari@ParentingFX.com

  1. 2D AGO

    #77: The Most Powerful Tools in Your Parenting Toolbox

    This episode could be a recurring one because it is the MOST important topic in raising children, and that say a lot.  As powerful as it is, a majority of parents struggle with it because they were raised by a generation who didn’t understand how to apply these principles.   But once you do, and you can, the floodgates will open. Your relationship with your adult children will change. They’ll feel heard, understood and safe to open up to you.  It’s a short episode today. But I think it packs a punch. It’s the one topic you can’t put off.  Nothing matters more.  To those of you who are letting me know that you're starting to see progress, because you're changing your approach, I'm SO excited for you. You didn't give up, even though you were frustrated and worried. And now, the future is looking a bit brighter.   I really appreciate you and the effort you're making. And I believe that good things are ahead. I'll never get tired of saying... I’m here for you every step of the way.  Here’s the link to Scripts. I hope you grab it. If not, I’ll keep doing what I do anyway.  ParentingFX.com/Scripts What the hell...here's a virtual hug for my moms and a fist pump for the dads! P.S I see you buying the course, and I'm proud that you're willing to do the work. 💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN!  “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”  For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:   🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here! Email me if you have any questions at: Shari@ParentingFX.com 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.  Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...

    8 min

  2. 5D AGO

    #76: Are You Parenting the Adult Child in Front of You or the Child You Were | What Young Adults Need to Thrive

    In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. Brie Turns-Coe, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Arizona Christian University, and Director of their Masters of MFT program. With a career spent helping hundreds of parents break generational patterns and repair their relationships with their children, Dr. Brie brings both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to one of the most important conversations a parent can have. What Dr. Brie sees time and again in her practice might surprise you: parents who are unknowingly making parenting decisions not for their child but to heal their own childhood wounds. Are you parenting to be liked? Are you struggling with feelings of not being good enough or worthy enough, and looking to your adult child to fill that void? If any of that lands close to home, this episode is for you. We dig into how to shift from parenting out of your past to truly showing up for the young adult who needs you right now. We also cover different attachment styles, why boundaries are a necessity, and even estrangement. Dr. Brie is also the author of Parent the Child You Have, Not the Child You Were  and by the end of this conversation, you'll understand exactly what that means. I have no doubt you'll walk away from today's conversation a little wiser, and a whole lot more confident in the parent you're becoming. How to contact Dr. Brie: https://www.drbrieturns.com/ DrBrie@TheFamilyTherapist.org The book that Dr. Brie mentioned: Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend 💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN!  “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”  For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:   🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here! Email me if you have any questions at: Shari@ParentingFX.com 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.  Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...

    55 min

  3. MAY 8

    #75: Text Me When You're Home

    Today's episode comes to you with a virtual hug.  My advice today is coming from my heart. Even though I have so much to offer you, because of my education, research, consulting, interviewing, writing and creating, these next 11 minutes come from a place that one can only call pure inspiration.  Warning: This is entirely my opinion.  Take it for whatever it's worth. Share it with a friend. Or don't. Maybe send me an email if you feel it struck a chord. I assure you that I can handle whatever you say. And if you enjoyed it, don't hold that back either. I'm keeping this description very obscure. I'm not giving anything away.  Remember to hit the subscribe button so you never a miss an episode.  And if I haven't said it enough, thank you for listening.  💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN!  “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”  For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:   🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here! Email me if you have any questions at: Shari@ParentingFX.com 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.  Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...

    11 min

  4. MAY 2

    #74: Mental Health and Your Adult Child | What a Parenting Expert Wants Parents to Know

    Welcome to LAUNCH!  Today, my esteemed guest is Dr. Jerry Weichman, a clinical psychologist, adolescent specialist, and parenting expert who has spent the last 27 years helping  more than 6,500 families navigate some of the toughest challenges young people face today, from anxiety, depression, low self esteem, gaming addiction and more.  He's the founder of the Weichman Clinic, and the creator of the podcast Raising Families with Dr. Jerry. In today's conversation, Dr. Jerry shares his bag of mental health tools with us. We cover so many topics: how to stop overthinking, the importance of building resilience, why kids today are struggling, how to help your adult child make mental shifts, and more. You might want to take notes, because Dr. Jerry shares practical tips for developing a healthy mindset that work for the entire family.  This conversation will give you hope. Remember to hit the follow or subscribe button so you never miss an episode, share it with someone you love, and as always - thank you for spending your time with me today. For all of my resources, use this link: https://hoo.be/sharijonasparentingfx.com or Visit: https://parentingfx.com/ 🎧Dr. Jerry’s podcast: Raising Families with Dr. Jerry Contact info: https://www.drjerryweichman.com/ 💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN!  “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”  For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:   🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here! Email me if you have any questions at: Shari@ParentingFX.com 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.  Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...

    1h 4m

  5. APR 23

    #73: The Seven Deadliest Sins of Parenting an Adult Child

    These are "Show Notes" and all the links that I talk about in this episode are below. The 7 Deadliest Sins of Parenting an Adult Child are the most common behaviors that loving parents fall into, often without even realizing it. But if you're still doing them, it's quietly costing your adult child their independence, motivation, and confidence, which is making it harder for them to launch into the life they're capable of living. But you are far from alone. So many parents of adult children struggle with knowing where the line is between supportive and enabling. Not to mention the fear of pushing too hard, the guilt of how they got here, the fatigue of dealing with them, the loss of influence over them. Parenting an adult child is the hardest stage of parenting.  The good news? This isn't permanent. What you don't want to hear is that it won't happen without your commitment. If you're not sure where to start, join my Free Masterclass to learn the Secrets of a Successful Living Together Agreement. Or if you're really ready to help your adult child, enroll in my Parenting Course and I'll walk you through exactly how to turn things around - not just at home, but with your relationship, their issues now, and with their future.  Remember to hit the follow button so you never miss an episode and please send this to someone who needs to hear it. Thanks for listening today! Free Masterclass: The Secrets of a Successful Living Together Agreement  Waitlist to LAUNCH Scripts: ParentingFX.com/launchscripts 💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN!  “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”  For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:   🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here! Email me if you have any questions at: Shari@ParentingFX.com 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.  Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...

    14 min

  6. APR 15

    #72: The Apology Ache: Healing Parental Hurt & Breaking Toxic Cycles

    Today's episode is a little different than what you're used to.  It's for those of you who have been hurt by a parent, and carry the quiet, painful ache of knowing that an apology is probably never coming and how you can move forward, without repeating the toxic cycle with your own children. My guest Paula Yost calls this the Apology Ache. That deep, lingering hurt from a parent who has wounded you, and you have to accept that they are never going to acknowledge it. In fact often times, our only salvation is estrangement. Which we never want to happen with our own children. But we talk about it anyway. Paula is a clinical mental health counsellor, a lawyer, and the author of the book Tumbleweeds. This conversation is about her deeply personal and painful experiences with a mother whom she struggled with practically her whole life and how she came to terms with that relationship through the practice of Radical Acceptance which she explains so beautifully. And perhaps most importantly, we talk about breaking the generational cycle. Because so many people who were hurt by a parent carry a deep fear: am I going to do this to my own kids or can I break this toxic pattern.  If you were hurt by a parent, the fear of repeating that with your own children is real and that's something I think every parent needs to hear because I don’t think any of us had a perfect childhood.  So even though this episode is a bit different, I think the message is important and I hope you spend the time today to listen.  Remember to hit the follow button so you never miss and episode, and please send this to a friend or family member who needs to hear it. As always, thank you for listening. P.S If you happen to read these show notes, I'm doing a FREE Masterclass on Thursday April 16th at 8 pm EST on the Secrets of a Successful Living Together Agreement - and Why Most Fail.  Save your spot here; ParentingFX.com/LTA-Masterclass About my Guest: Paula Yost is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, an attorney and the author of Tumbleweeds, available on Amazon.com. Paula writes and speaks about what happens when families are forced to navigate broken systems and choose not to stay silent. Contact info available at https://paulayost.com/ 💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN!  “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”  For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:   🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here! Email me if you have any questions at: Shari@ParentingFX.com 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.  Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...

    39 min

  7. APR 1

    #71: How to Get Your Adult Child to Become Responsible at Home

    If your adult child is living at home and refuses to take on any responsibilities, acting more like a hotel guest than a member of the household and you feel like you've tried everything, this episode is for you. After writing and creating an 18-page Living Together Guide and Agreement for parents of young adults who weren't participating or contributing to basic household responsibilities or anything in their life, I quickly discovered that most parents struggled to enforce it. The approach required finesse. The groundwork had to be laid first. The relationship needed work. But giving up was not an option because having responsibilities, structure, and routine isn't just important for you, your home or your adult. It's vital to their self-confidence. This short episode explains why. And in the end, I invite you to join me to take this conversation even further. Here's the link to save your spot: https://parentingfx.com/lta-masterclass Remember to hit the subscribe button, and please send this episode to someone who needs to hear it. Thanks for listening! 💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN!  “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”  For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:   🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here! Email me if you have any questions at: Shari@ParentingFX.com 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.  Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...

    10 min

  8. MAR 26

    #70: How to Tell If Your Adult Child Has a Video Gaming Addiction | This 30-Year-Old Shares His Story of Recovery

    For any parent whose ever wondered whether their adult child has a video gaming addiction, and if so how they can help, this episode is for you.  What may have started off as just a harmless activity turns into an all-consuming, socially withdrawn activity, where showering and eating are secondary to gaming and day/night reversal have become a way of life. Their bedrooms are their fortress, and their parents are not welcome.  In this candid episode, 30-year-old Jake Uskoski shares his deeply personal experience with his addiction, his relapses and the remarkable recovery from this incredibly challenging addiction.  I'm grateful to have had this conversation with Jake, who pulls back the curtain on what the emotional life of a video gaming addict looks like and how much support is needed if recovery is ever going to happen.   After this episode, you'll know for sure whether or not your young adult needs help, the extent of what they're going through, and I'm sure you will never look at their little video gaming activity the same, ever again.   I've been suggesting this episode to many young adults because I know how helpful it will be. Seeing themselves in Jake is the first step.  This is not easy to admit, but when you listen to Jake talk about his experiences, you'll really understand how important it is to share it.  A special thank you to Jake Uskoski and a shout out to his mother, Elaine Uskoski who has authored 2 books on the subject (both available on Amazon): Cyber Sober: A Caregiver’s Guide to Video Gaming Addiction  Seeing Through the Cracks Please remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode and definitely share this one with someone who needs to hear it... probably your adult child. Thank you for listening! 💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN!  “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”  For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:   🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here! Email me if you have any questions at: Shari@ParentingFX.com 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.  Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...

    1h 4m
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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?  If you're searching for these answers, this podcast is for you. I'm Shari Jonas and this is LAUNCH. Where I offer honest, no BS parenting tips that will help you to raise your adult child with confidence (regardless of whether they're living with you or on their own) and become the best parent you can be.  I address the most relevant, challenging and deeply personal issues that parents are facing with their young adults. Each episode offers real-life stories, research-based strategies, and no BS advice that will help you to become the parent that your adult child ALWAYS turns to, someone they love to spend time and, someone who will guide them to becoming confident, resilient, independent and capable of thriving in the world.   Join me each week as I tell it like it is. No sugar coating. Real talk. Let's face it,  parenting can be hard work, especially because we're figuring it out every day. We're learning as we go, and we can always be better. I hope to inspire you, give you the confidence you need to connect with them, and to educate you when you need a little guidance. Sometimes I have amazing guests, other times, it's just me; a Mom of 2 grown kids, who practically raised my children alone. As an educator, author and parenting consultant, I know what it takes to build incredible relationships, while guiding them through life's challenges, and I want to share it all with you.  If you're ready to help your young adult overcome obstacles, while becoming the best parent you can be, listen in to LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Adult Children & Becoming Better Parents Remember to Subscribe, so you never miss an episode.  You can find me on social media if you want to see snippets of what I believe in and practice. Just look for @sharijonaslifefx on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube.  Of course you can email me for questions, consultations or just to say hi! Shari@ParentingFX.com

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