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

• #47 How Harmful is Loneliness and Isolation for Kids’ Mental Health? You'll Be Shocked to Discover

  Isolation has quietly become one of the most serious threats to young adults today. In this episode, I’m joined by author and speaker Elaine Uskoski to talk about how loneliness and social disconnection are impacting kids today.The U.S. Surgeon General recently declared loneliness a public health crisis, warning that social isolation can raise the risk of depression, addiction, heart disease, dementia, and even premature death. But for many young adults, spending hours alone in their room - gaming, streaming, or scrolling -  has replaced real-life connection and the impact runs deeper than you know.Elaine’s recent blog post, “How Isolation Can Breed Gaming Addiction: The Rat Park Experiment,” brings this into sharp focus, and in Episode 22, I also talked about the powerful Rat Park study, which showed that social connection and environmental stimulation are essential to our well-being.  Both speak to the same truth: when a young person lacks real connection, they’ll search for it elsewhere,  and too often, that ‘elsewhere’ becomes a dark place of addiction and depression. If you know a young adult who’s withdrawn, disengaged, struggling to connect, and spending too much time alone in their room, online gaming, scrolling social media or watching videos this episode will be a wake-up call.How to reach Elaine:Email: [email protected]: https://eyespyhealth.ca/Elaine's Blog Post:https://eyespyhealth.ca/how-isolation-can-breed-gaming-addiction-the-rat-park-experiment-t/Elaine's Book (mentioned in the episode):Cyber Sober: A Caregiver’s Guide to Video Gaming Addiction - https://eyespyhealth.ca/cyber-sober/Thank you for listening!💻 The Waitlist for my Parenting Course is open. “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.” For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/pages/the-parenting-course 🪺Early Bird Discounts will be Offered to Anyone on the Waitlist ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the free Failure to Launch Checklist here: https://parentingfx.com/pages/ftl-checklist Click here to receive Shari's Free LAUNCH Advice Newsletter 🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Email me to schedule a call. [email protected] 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode. Shari can be found on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Search for: @sharijonaslifefx

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• #46: 8 Confidence Building Strategies for Adult Children | The Key to Independence

  Most parents I speak to share the same story; their young adult has so much potential but struggles with low self-confidence, fear of failure, lack of motivation, anxiety, and dependence that keeps them from moving forward in life.In this episode, we’re talking about what confidence really is, how it shows up when it’s missing, and why it’s one of the most powerful traits your adult child can develop. More importantly, you’ll learn 8 confidence-boosting strategies for adult children that are simple, effective, and backed by years of research.Each strategy gives you a concrete way to help your adult child to build up their self-confidence and begin creating real independence.🎧 Tune in to learn how to start making small changes that lead to big growth and help your adult child finally step into the confident, capable person they’re meant to become.🎁 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Confidence Boosting Cheat Sheet with all 8 strategies that you can start using right away.Here's the link: https://parentingfx.com/pages/confidence-tipsPlease don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!💻 The Waitlist for my Parenting Course is open. “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.” For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/pages/the-parenting-course 🪺Early Bird Discounts will be Offered to Anyone on the Waitlist ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the free Failure to Launch Checklist here: https://parentingfx.com/pages/ftl-checklist Click here to receive Shari's Free LAUNCH Advice Newsletter 🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Email me to schedule a call. [email protected] 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode. Shari can be found on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Search for: @sharijonaslifefx

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• #45: How Our Mothers Influence Our Self and How We Parent | Healing the Mother Wound

  In this episode, I sit down with transformational life coach Nicole Weston to talk about the mother wound and how the relationships we had with our mothers continue to influence our identity, our confidence, and how we show up as parents. Nicole shares the signs that we may be carrying an unhealed mother wound, and discussed how this can affect the way we raise our own children. Most importantly, Nicole offers insight and practical ways to begin the healing process, so we can break old patterns and step into parenthood with more clarity and confidence.Listen in as we share personal experiences about our own moms, and the unexpected impact their passing had on us.How to connect with Nicole Weston:https://www.nicoleweston.ca/https://www.nicoleweston.ca/contact💻 The Waitlist for my Parenting Course is open. “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.” For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/pages/the-parenting-course 🪺Early Bird Discounts will be Offered to Anyone on the Waitlist ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the free Failure to Launch Checklist here: https://parentingfx.com/pages/ftl-checklist Click here to receive Shari's Free LAUNCH Advice Newsletter 🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Email me to schedule a call. [email protected] 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode. Shari can be found on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Search for: @sharijonaslifefx

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• #44: Parents as Leaders: How to Raise Strong, Confident and Independent Adults

  In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Janet Krebs, speaker, HR consultant, educational strategist, and 4X best-selling author who empowers parents and influencers to lead with confidence, self-reliance, and heart, blending practical leadership tools with real-world parenting strategies.We talk about why parenting is leadership and how parents can raise strong, confident, and independent adults. Janet shares her insights on the essential life skills kids need to thrive, the 3 C’s every parent should know, how to instill responsibility, and why it’s so important for parents to remain leaders regardless of their child’s age.If you’re a parent wondering how to help your young adult grow in confidence, self-reliance, and independence, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset to make lasting changes in your parenting approach.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why parents must lead at every stage of their child’s lifeThe 3 C’s that help kids thriveHow to instill responsibility without oversteppingParenting as leadership and what it looks like in daily lifeHow to raise confident, independent young adults who are ready to thriveThis episode is for parents of teens, young adults, and adult children who want to build stronger family relationships and prepare their kids for independence.How to contact Janet:www.JanetKrebs.comEmail: [email protected]_________________________________________________________________________________💻 The Waitlist for my Parenting Course is open. “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.” For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/pages/the-parenting-course 🪺Early Bird Discounts will be Offered to Anyone on the Waitlist ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the free Failure to Launch Checklist here: https://parentingfx.com/pages/ftl-checklist Click here to receive Shari's Free LAUNCH Advice Newsletter 🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Email me to schedule a call. [email protected] 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode. Shari can be found on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Search for: @sharijonaslifefx

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• #43: How Healing Childhood Trauma from a Narcissistic Parent Can Deepen Your Connection With Your Child

  If you grew up with a narcissistic parent or experienced childhood trauma, you may still feel the effects today most notably in how you parent your own children.In this episode of LAUNCH, I sit down with Certified Inner Child Reparenting Coach Maria Riegger to talk about how healing past trauma can not only transform the way you raise your kids but build an "unshakeable" foundation. We cover what it really means to heal childhood trauma, how unresolved wounds from a narcissistic mom or dad can impact your parenting, and why reparenting yourself  (also explained) is the key to becoming a more connected and compassionate parent. Maria shares practical advice on understanding and setting healthy boundaries, breaking free from one's past, and creating a deeper bond with your children built on trust and respect, for who they are. It is invaluable for parents to have that connection with their child, and if you’re struggling with it, the reason may be that there’s healing you still need to do.If you’ve ever wondered how your own childhood experiences affect your parenting or how healing from trauma can help you connect with your child in a healthier way this incredible episode is for you.Please share it with someone who needs to hear it, and I know that many parents do. They will thank you. Remember to hit the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode!How to Connect with Maria Riegger:Email: [email protected]  Blog: www.lawschoolheretic.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-riegger-esq/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/rieggemr Amazon Author page: https://amzn.to/2RS3YMU Audiobooks: https://lawschoolheretic.com/audiobooks/ Maria's Article (that I quoted from): https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/why-your-childhood-trauma-makes-you-a-better-parent💻 The Waitlist for my Parenting Course is open. “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.” For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/pages/the-parenting-course 🪺Early Bird Discounts will be Offered to Anyone on the Waitlist ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the free Failure to Launch Checklist here: https://parentingfx.com/pages/ftl-checklist Click here to receive Shari's Free LAUNCH Advice Newsletter 🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Email me to schedule a call. [email protected] 🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode. Shari can be found on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Search for: @sharijonaslifefx

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