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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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#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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#19: Parenting Through Alcohol Addiction: One...

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2025/04/05

What do you do when your young adult calls and confesses that alcohol is destroying their life - and they're 1,000 miles away? In this deeply heartfelt and insightful episode, we explore one mother’s real-life experience parenting her young adult son through alcohol addiction—and the personal growth, mindset shifts, and lessons she learned that can help other parents facing similar struggles. This is not just a story of addiction and recovery. It’s a story of a parent who realized that her ro...

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#18: Why is My Adult Kid Still Acting Like a Child?...

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2025/03/31

You did the parenting. They’re “grown up” now. Yet it still feels like you’re raising a child. Why does this stage of having an adult feel so hard? Will it ever get easier? What can I do? In this episode of LAUNCH, I’m exposing 2 surprising reasons your grown-up kid might be acting like they’re still 15—and spoiler alert: it’s not laziness or lack of motivation. These hidden causes are often overlooked (and NEVER talked about) but once you understand them, everything starts to make sens...

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#17: How Your Trauma Affects Your Children and What...

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2025/03/22

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself how your own childhood is showing up in your parenting ? In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about something many parents never pause to consider: the lingering effects of your own unhealed childhood trauma—and how it can quietly impact your relationship with your child, no matter how old they are. You’ll learn what trauma really looks like (and it shows up in different ways), how to recognize it in yourself, in the way you were parented,...

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#16: Parental Estrangement: When Your Adult Child...

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2025/03/15

For anyone who prefers watching interviews, you'll find it on Shari's youtube channel: Click here: https://youtu.be/TG35c5LsKtA?si=wYiBzElWmTdAicXw Few things are more painful than Parental Estrangement—when your adult child intentionally limits or cuts off contact, leaving you heartbroken, confused, and searching for answers. The silence is deafening, the questions feel endless, and the pain can be unbearable. Why does this happen? Can the relationship be repaired? And if not, ho...

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#15: Why Does My Adult Child Hate Me? Understanding...

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2025/03/07

"Why does my adult child hate me? Why are they so angry? And, why do they blame me for everything?" If you’re asking these questions it's because you care, but more importantly you know that something has to be done. Even though it can be so painful when your adult child resents you, blames you, even shuts you out, you have to know that beneath their anger is often something deeper—hurt, disappointment, and unmet emotional needs that have been building for years. In this episode, we unp...

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#14: Living With Your Adult Child and Tired of Being...

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2025/02/28

Are you walking around on eggshells in your own home, constantly frustrated because your adult child contributes nothing, but takes advantage of you and ignores every request you make? In this episode, we dive into the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and what you can do when you’re ready to reclaim peace and respect in your home. If you're interested in a powerful, no-fluff, 60-minute live workshop where I’ll teach you exactly how to set and enforce boundaries that work—without guil...

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#13: Demystifying ADHD in Teens & Young Adults: A...

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2025/02/19

For Parents who are wondering why their Teens and Young Adults are struggling with time management, organization, motivation, emotional regulation, planning, procrastinating, managing their responsibilities, and so much more - this interview with a licenced Psychologist reveals what you never knew about ADHD. If you're like me, I used to think ADHD only happened in children, mostly hyperactive little boys. But you'll be shocked to discover what it is and that anyone, at any age, can have it. ...

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#12: Enabling vs. Empowering Parenting: 6 Steps to...

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2025/02/02

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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