Do you have a young adult child who is struggling with adulting? Are they finding it difficult to take on the many important tasks and responsibilities of adulthood? It's no surprise as college gets more expensive (and loan debt increases), as wage growth is slow, and as healthcare and housing costs climb. So, what can be done to support our young adult children as they make the transition into adulthood?

 

New York Times bestselling author, Julie Lythcott-Haims, returns to Mom Enough with a new book on supporting our children in becoming adults. She shares wisdom, personal reflections, and the stories of other young adults in her ultimate guide for adulting, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult. With vulnerability and compassion, Lythcott-Haims offers insights and helpful tips to guide young adults to discover their unique selves and define their singular path to adulthood. Speaking of the transition to adulthood, 16-year-old Clara Garner joins her mom, Dr. Erin Erickson, as this episode's co-host. Clara was eager to hear what Julie Lythcott-Haims had to say about how young adults can combat perfectionism, stop pleasing others, and identify their "why" as they make the world a better place. You won't want to miss this important episode of Mom Enough!

 

WHAT STEPS CAN YOUR YOUNG ADULT TAKE TO BEGIN ADULTING? 

How can we support young adults in moving past perfectionism? Why is it important that young adults stop aiming to please others? Contribution is an important part of being a healthy adult. How can we, and the young adults in our lives, find our "why" as we make the world better?

  

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING AN ADULT AND JULIE LYTHCOTT HAIMS?

❉ HOW TO RAISE AN ADULT: A CONVERSATION WITH NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS. While our job as parents is to love, care for, and teach our children, the purpose of our role is to raise a contributing member of society as our children reach adulthood. Lythcott-Haims shares wisdom and insights from her book, How to Raise an Adult, in this compelling episode of Mom Enough.

 

❉ JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS. Learn more about New York Times bestselling author, Julie Lythcott-Haims on her website.

 

❉ EXCERPT OF HOW TO BE AN ADULT. Begin reading Julie Lythcott-Haims latest book now!