The launch code-loving and letting go of our adult children

Join Blanka Falk and Dr. Jack Stoltzfus, a clinical psychologist and America’s Launch Coach®, as they explore the challenges of parenting young adults. Dr. Stoltzfus shares insights from his role as a parent of three adults and his work helping parents balance love and backbone. Topics include entitlement, over-involvement, the pandemic's impact, dynamics in divorced families, and strategies for reconnecting with estranged young adults while guiding them toward independence. Website: www.parentslettinggo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackstoltzfusphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentslettinggo/ Book "The Parent's Launch Code: Loving and Letting Go of Our Adult Children" available here: https://www.amazon.com/Parents-Launch-Code-Letting-Children/dp/1963844645 (0:00) Introduction and story about parenting challenges (0:54) Introduction to the podcast and guest (2:20) Entitlement and over-involvement in young adulthood (5:52) Pandemic impact and supporting young adults at home (10:06) Cultural perspectives on young adults living with parents (13:09) Balancing expectations and independence (18:29) Divorced parents and young adult dynamics (20:54) Reconnecting with estranged young adults (24:01) Transitioning young adults to independence (26:22) Leadership and consulting roles in parenting (29:45) Final thoughts, resources, and closing remarks