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

Shari Jonas - Parenting Consultant, Educator and Author

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

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42:45

#39 Guilt-Free Advice from a Divorce Coach & How to...

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2025/08/30

Divorce is never easy but what you never expected was how it would impact your adult children. In this episode, Divorce Coach, Therapist, Mediator, and Co-Parenting Expert Jill Barnett Kaufman joins me to talk about what parents need to know when navigating divorce. We touch on so many issues; the benefits of mediation, the importance of communication, managing the change in living arrangements, not getting in the middle, the guilt, the money and more. Whether your divorce is high...

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#38: Words of Wisdom from Troubled Youth | What Every...

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2025/08/27

Sometimes the most powerful parenting lessons don’t come from experts or books, they come from the kids who have already lived through the consequences of what they didn’t get at home. Decades ago, I read an article about a group of troubled youth who shared what they wish their parents had done differently and what they needed the most from them. Their words are just as relevant today as they were back then. I want to share their suggestions with you as I believe they echo a tru...

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#37: The Language of Relationships: Understanding...

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2025/08/23

Have you ever heard terms like “boundaries,” “holding space,” or “emotional co-regulation,” and thought to yourself, “They keep throwing those words around but I really don’t know what they mean." How can you ever practice something when no one really explains them? I got you. In this episode, I break down 15 of the most common therapy terms that parents of adult children often hear but don't understand. These phrases are everywhere in parenting conversations and online advice, but wit...

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#36: The Inspiring Story of a Young Woman Who - With...

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2025/08/20

If your adult child has a learning disability and feels stigmatized, unmotivated, and has a "life isn't fair" attitude, or perhaps your adult child simply makes excuses for their lacklustre life and spends a lot of time feeling sorry for themselves, you better believe this episode is for you. Michelle Steiner’s story is exactly what every parent needs to hear if they feel bad for their young adult because they believe the narrative that was told to them when their child was first diagnosed. M...

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#35: How to Raise Respectful, Responsible,...

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2025/08/16

The link to The Living Together Agreement e-book is here - https://parentingfx.com/products/living-together-agreement Living with your adult child is either difficult or it's driving you crazy, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You think you've tried everything, but you've only used your words and unfortunately, they don't carry any weight. In this episode, I share the 5 essential pillars every parent needs to have in place to raise a respectful, responsible, and independent young ad...

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#34: The Shocking Truth About the Effects of Bullying...

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2025/08/05

What if I told you that bullying and gaslighting don’t just leave emotional wounds - they actually damage the brain? My guest today, Dr. Jennifer Fraser, is an educator, researcher, and author who has written 2 books about how these emotionally abusive experiences can rewire a child’s brain in ways that last into adulthood. In The Bullied Brain (available now) and The Gaslit Brain (being released in November 2025), Jen explains how these forms of harm don’t just hurt feelings, they can ...

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#33: Survey Reveals What Parents of Struggling Adult...

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2025/07/29

I asked parents of struggling adult children to tell me what they think is really going on and they delivered. In this episode, I reveal the most common worries, frustrations and obstacles that parents are seeing in their adult kids, and what they believe is truly holding them back. If what these parents are saying resonates with you, feel free to leave a comment. If you're ready for guidance, please reach out. If you're hoping for solutions, you're in the right place. After you l...

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#32: Change Starts With You: How One Mom’s Journey...

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2025/07/17

If your home stresses you out, your life feels out of control, your adult children are miserable - hiding inside their messy bedrooms - and you’re not sure how much longer you can survive the chaos, this heartfelt conversation will inspire you. In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with a courageous mom who made the greatest change in her life, and in doing so, helped her daughter turn her's around. This is a true story of one mother’s journey to bravely follow her heart, because...

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#31: My Stay-at-Home Adult Child Has No Job, No...

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2025/07/10

So, your adult child lives at home but does nothing all day. Seriously, nothing. They have no job, no interests, no plans, no life. You're tired of asking them, tired of nagging, losing patience and deep down, you wonder; will I ever get to retire? You're past the point where it's just a phase. All you hear are excuses. While some might be valid, you can't help but wonder - how can they be okay living their life like this? Well, I've got news for you. And it's not good. There is a whole...

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#30: Helping Your Adult Child Discover Their...

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2025/07/03

If your adult child feels lost, unmotivated, and unsure about their future, you might love this episode - especially if your young adult is struggling to find out what they want to do and which career would "light them up". I’m speaking with Kristin Clark, a Career Exploration Coach who uses the CliftonStrengths assessment (which I mentioned in Episode #25), along with her own unique formula, to help young adults better understand where their interests can take them. We talk...

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#29: You’re Only as Happy as Your Saddest Child - But...

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2025/06/26

You’ve heard it said, “You’re only as happy as your saddest child,” and perhaps this is your mantra. But what if that belief is holding you back from being the parent that your adult child needs? Can you lead them through their struggles and help them overcome their fears when you feel as bad as they do? Today, we’re talking about emotional enmeshment; what it is, how to recognize it, and how to start untangling yourself from your adult child’s emotions, while loving and guiding t...

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#28 Stop Walking on Eggshells and Start Parenting...

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2025/06/14

Walking on eggshells, afraid to set boundaries, worried about pushing your young adult too hard and constantly second-guessing yourself is EXHAUSTING. There’s got to be a better way. It might sound cliché, but there are so many parents who are in the same boat as you, trying to do the right thing for their young adult, but nothing is working. Maybe it’s not what you’re doing, but how you’re doing it. You’ve lost your power. Your self confidence as a parent is non-existent. You live in c...

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#27: WARNING: This Could Make You a Better Parent—If...

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2025/06/07

"I hate you! You're the worst Mom in the world!" Did you ever say that to your parent when you were a kid? Or maybe you were on the receiving end; watching your 5-year-old, arms crossed, storming off in protest because you wouldn’t let them bring their stuffed animal to school. They’ll get over it, you thought. And they did. Fast forward 20 years, no more plush toys, no more explosive dramatics. Just silence. You have no idea what’s going on inside their head. They're quiet now. Almost ...

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#26: What Happens When You Meet Your Kids Where They...

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2025/05/30

What does it really mean to "meet your kids where they are"—and what happens when you do? Every single child is unique. Correction. Every human being is unique. The difference is, a child has a better chance of holding onto their uniqueness, discovering their individual strengths, and walking their own path, if they have a parent who is willing to nurture that. Many adults are too far gone. (Sorry for my brutal honesty). They've been immersed in the expectations and timelines of a...

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#25: Stop Comparing Your Kid: The Key to Helping Your...

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2025/05/24

Do you find yourself wondering why your adult child hasn’t reached the milestones others seem to have hit already—college, career, independence? Maybe you’re hearing other parents talk about their thriving young adults while you’re silently thinking, “Why is mine still stuck?” Here’s the hard truth: comparing your child to their peers, siblings or even your own expectations isn’t helping them. And while it might come from a place of love and concern, it often lands as disapproval, disappointm...

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#24: What Are the Signs Your Adult Child Is Addicted...

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2025/05/17

When my kid first started playing video games, it was a great way for them to unwind. It also gave me peace of mind, knowing they were staying out of trouble. At the time, it didn’t seem like a problem, they still had other activities in their life, and they only played a few hours a day. But now it’s all my adult child wants to do, it’s all they talk about, and the only friends they spend time with are the ones on the other end of their headset. I’m really beginning to worry. I’ve tried ever...

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#23: Mental Health Tips for Stressed-Out Parents:...

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2025/05/14

You spend so much time taking care of everyone else—I’ve got to ask: Who’s taking care of YOU? If you’re feeling physically drained , emotionally spent, and beaten down from the weight of it all, this mini episode is for you. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m sharing my no BS, research-based, tidbits of sage advice that will surprisingly help you reset—mentally, emotionally, and physically (plus they’re my personal favourites.) Remember - taking care of yourself doesn’t make yo...

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#22: The Shocking Truth About Adult Children and...

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2025/05/10

What if the reason your adult child is always in their room… is because they’re hiding something? You have your suspicions—but they’re so disconnected and so secretive, that you’re no longer sure what’s real. You’ve got a hunch (love that parenting instinct) but they’ve gotten so good at making you feel bad for even questioning them, you’re riddled with self-doubt. Yet the facts are clear; they spend hours behind that door, you’re barely allowed in, they’re not themselves and something is ver...

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#21: The Parenting Shift from Coach to Advisor: How...

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2025/05/02

Want a better relationship with your adult child? Start by changing the way you communicate. In this episode of LAUNCH, I talk with Toby Slough and his daughter Bailey Garner about the crucial transition every parent needs to make; going from Coach to Advisor. Chock full of eye-opening insights, practical tips, and real talk, I'm sure you'll find this conversation both helpful and heartfelt. (You might want to grab a tissue.) Here's the problem we’re addressing today; if you're still trying t...

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#20: The Art of Raising Kids Who Want to Hang Out...

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2025/04/15

Are you ready to build a friendship with your children that will last a lifetime? Do you want to be the person your kids turn to in confidence, for advice, support and friendship? In this episode, we delve into the art of building strong parent-child relationships. Discover positive parenting strategies and effective communication techniques to connect with your children on a deeper level. We explore how to create that relationship where there is open communication, mutual respect, and genuin...

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