LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Confident and Independent Adults

Shari Jonas - Parenting Consultant, Educator and Author
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LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Confident and Independent Adults

LAUNCH is for Parents who want to raise confident, independent, responsible and motivated adults.  Each episode addresses the most challenging issues that parents face with their older teens and young adults, while providing actionable steps and research-based strategies that will help them thrive in today’s world. From teaching essential life skills such as goal setting and problem-solving to becoming resilient, confident and motivated, this podcast is packed with practical parenting tips and heartfelt insights. If your young adult is beginning to show signs of failure to launch, or they’ve been struggling with with mental health issues, substance abuse, or low self esteem, this podcast will be your guiding light. Join Shari Jonas, a co-parenting consultant, educator and author, as she tackles the difficulties of raising teens and young adults. Through sound advice and proven methods, Shari helps you find solutions, inspire growth, and equip your child with the life skills they need to succeed. If you’re ready to help your child overcome obstacles, and reach their full potential, listen in and subscribe to LAUNCH.

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  2. FEB 2

    #12: Enabling vs. Empowering Parenting: 6 Steps to Help Your Young Adult Develop Confidence and Independence

    I'd Love to Hear from You! Have you ever wondered why your adult child is so unsure of themselves, lacks confidence, and is so dependent on you – even though they are capable? Perhaps you are unknowingly enabling them. Sometimes as parents, we do things for our young adults simply as an act of love. But if you're doing too much, even with the best of intentions, you are keeping them from growing into confident, resilient and independent adults. Simply by shifting your parenting approach...

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  3. JAN 18

    #11: Parents' Guide to Teaching Kids and Young Adults Money Management: Easy Budgeting and Saving Strategies

    I'd Love to Hear from You! Parents, you don’t have to be a financial whiz to teach your kids about money management! In this episode of LAUNCH with Shari Jonas, we’re diving into one of the most essential life skills for teens and young adults: managing money. From understanding the importance of money to saving and budgeting, this episode offers you a fun and easy method that you can teach your kids starting today. Whether your teen or young adult is just starting to earn an allowance,...

    23 min

  4. JAN 11

    #10: How Parents Can Teach Their Young Adults to Set Goals and Plan for Their Future: The Secret Skill to a Fulfilling Life

    I'd Love to Hear from You! Is Your Adult Child Struggling with Adulthood? You'll know for sure, when you click here and receive your FREE Checklist of Signs. Goal setting and future planning are some of the most valuable life skills you can teach your young adult. In this episode of Launch, we explore why these skills are so impactful and how they can shape a young adult’s path toward independence, confidence, and resilience. Setting goals gives your young adult direction, motivation, and pu...

    16 min

  5. JAN 5

    #9: The Parenting Guide: The 10 Most Important Life Skills to Help Your Teen and Young Adult Confidently Thrive in the World

    I'd Love to Hear from You! Click here for your FREE Guide: The Top 10 Most Important Life Skills for Teens and Young Adults In this episode, I reveal the top 10 most important Life Skills that your child should learn in order to thrive in the world. These transformational skills will empower your child to make responsible decisions, build healthy relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you’re parenting a pre-teen, teenager, or young adult, these ...

    19 min

  6. 12/23/2024

    #8: Mental Illness in Teens and Young Adults: How to Spot the Signs, Start the Conversation, and Get Professional Help

    I'd Love to Hear from You! Click here for the Top 10 Most Important Life Skills Guide. Download it today for FREE! If your teen, or young adult is struggling to transition into adulthood, mental illness could be a key reason holding them back. In this episode, we discuss how to recognize the warning signs that your child might need professional help, including emotional, behavioral, and social indicators. Learn compassionate strategies to approach your young adult about their mental health a...

    17 min

  7. 12/15/2024

    #7: Substance Abuse and Alcohol Addiction in Young Adults: How Parents Can Tell If Their Child Has a Problem and What to Do Next

    I'd Love to Hear from You! Have you received your FREE Failure to Launch Checklist? Click here to download it today! Is your young adult or someone you love struggling with substance abuse or alcohol addiction? As a parent or loved one, recognizing the signs can be nerve-wracking and the idea of approaching this young adult can be terrifying, but it’s a crucial first step. In this episode, we dive into how parents, family and friends can identify substance abuse and addiction, we touch...

    20 min

  8. 11/12/2024

    #6: Raising Confident Young Adults: 5 Self-Confidence Strategies that Parents Can Easily Use

    I'd Love to Hear from You! The Top 10 Most Important Life Skills Guide is here. Download it today for FREE! Self-confidence in children, of all ages, is the foundation for a thriving, resilient life. It isn’t just a trait—it’s a powerful life skill that your adult child needs to overcome obstacles and achieve independence. In this episode, we explore why self-confidence is perhaps the most important attribute your young adult can develop and how you, as a parent, play a crucial role in nurtu...

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LAUNCH is for Parents who want to raise confident, independent, responsible and motivated adults.  Each episode addresses the most challenging issues that parents face with their older teens and young adults, while providing actionable steps and research-based strategies that will help them thrive in today’s world. From teaching essential life skills such as goal setting and problem-solving to becoming resilient, confident and motivated, this podcast is packed with practical parenting tips and heartfelt insights. If your young adult is beginning to show signs of failure to launch, or they’ve been struggling with with mental health issues, substance abuse, or low self esteem, this podcast will be your guiding light. Join Shari Jonas, a co-parenting consultant, educator and author, as she tackles the difficulties of raising teens and young adults. Through sound advice and proven methods, Shari helps you find solutions, inspire growth, and equip your child with the life skills they need to succeed. If you’re ready to help your child overcome obstacles, and reach their full potential, listen in and subscribe to LAUNCH.

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