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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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#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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54:57

#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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#11: Parents, Here's an Easy and Fun Way to Teach...

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2025/01/18

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, ...

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#10: The Easiest Method for Parents to Teach Their...

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2025/01/11

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 purpose—key qualities for navig...

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#9: The Parenting Guide: The 10 Most Important Life...

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2025/01/05

Click here for your FREE Guide: The Top 10 Most Important Life Skills for Teens and Young AdultsIn 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 practical skills will prepare...

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#8: Mental Illness in Teens and Young Adults: How to...

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2024/12/23

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 and the essential steps to tak...

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#7: Substance Abuse and Alcohol Addiction in Young...

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2024/12/15

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 on the factors that contribu...

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#6: Parents, Here's How to Help Your Adult Child...

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2024/11/12

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 nurturing it. Join us as we discuss 5 impactful strategies for building confidence in young adults and helping you...

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#5: How Parents Can Motivate Their Adult Child Still...

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2024/11/10

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest frustrations parents face with grown up children: how to motivate their young adult who’s still living at home. If you’re a parent searching for effective ways to encourage your adult child to become more responsible, disciplined, and motivated, this episode offers the insights you need. Understanding the root causes of your adult child’s lack of motivation will make a huge difference, and we'll be touching on that. As well, I’ll offer you 5 ac...

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#4: For Parents: Mastering the Art of Communicating...

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2024/11/08

In this episode, we’re diving into the complex journey of Mastering the Art of Communicating with Your Adult Child. It's the key to completely transforming your relationship with your adult child. Effective communication is not just about having surface conversations with your kids. It’s about understanding, adapting, and connecting in ways that foster trust and deepen your relationship. We’ll explore why communication with adult children can feel challenging, even awkward at times. I'l...

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#3: How Parents Can Build a Stronger, More Meaningful...

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2024/11/03

If you're a parent wondering how to build a more meaningful relationship with your adult child, you'll find insights and actionable steps in this episode of LAUNCH with Shari Jonas. Discover the secrets to creating a stronger bond that will grow and last a lifetime, as we explore various ways for developing a deeper connection. Raising an adult isn't easy. Especially today, with so many young adults struggling to find their way, facing uncertainty about their future, and dealing with personal...

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#2: How to Prevent Your Teenager from Failing to...

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2024/10/28

If you're a Parent of a teenager, and you want to know what you can do now to prepare your adolescent for adulthood, this episode is for you. Did you know that there are "red flags" that every parent should be aware of—early signs that could be warning you about their future challenges with ‘launching’ into adulthood? Recognizing these signs and taking early action can make all the difference. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 suggestions that you can take that will guide your teen to bec...

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#1: Is Your Adult Child Struggling with Life? Here...

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2024/10/26

If you're worried that your adult child is not moving forward toward adulthood, and they seem content to remain entirely dependent on you, rather then striving for personal, social & professional growth, than this episode of LAUNCH is for you. There are 15 signs on the Failure to Launch Checklist that will help you to determine if your adult child needs your support. Whether they are struggling with low self-confidence, have very little motivation, barely socializing, or unwilling to work...

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