A Focus Series

Parenting young adults

Guiding kids through the transition to adulthood
Inside this Series

Young adults are navigating a challenging life stage – a phase when they’re suddenly confronted with the many demands associated with life as an adult. They need to build required skills, then land a job that will help launch their career. Going on in the background, they may be riding a rollercoaster of emotional highs and lows as they search for that special someone to share life with. On the financial front, they’re just beginning to understand the true cost of living independently, and many find their dream of moving out of “mom and dad’s place” suddenly doesn’t look feasible any time soon.

If there’s tension in your relationship with your young adult son or daughter, there are plenty of reasons why that may be – but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Below you'll find help with many different aspects of your relationship with your adult child.

Recently added resources

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Understanding your grown child's world


Strengthening your relationship

Recommended resources

The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie Omartian

Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children by Jodie Berndt

Doing Life With Your Adult Children by Jim Burns

How to Connect With Your Troubled Adult Child by Allison Bottke

Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children by Allison Bottke


Living under the same roof


Helping kids thrive in college

Recommended resource

Make the Most of It: A Guide to Loving Your College Years by Barry H. Corey


Financial planning

Recommended resource

Beating the College Debt Trap by Alex Chediak

Love Your Life, Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want by Rachel Cruze


Nurturing your young adult's faith

Recommended resources

10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin

A Student's Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle

Surviving Religion 101 - for college students

Doubtless: Because Faith Is Hard - for young adults

Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child by James Banks

Loving Your Adult Children: The Heartache of Parenting and the Hope of the Gospel by Gaye B. Clark


Building a career

Recommended resources

Find Your Fit: Unlock God's Unique Design for Your Talents, Spiritual Gifts, and Personality

Is This It? by Rachel Jones (The difference Jesus makes to the perils of adulting)


When marriage is on the horizon

Recommended resource

Nine Essential Conversations Before You Say I Do by Gary Thomas


Stressful situations with adult kids

Recommended resources

How to Connect With Your Troubled Adult Child by Allison Bottke

Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children by Allison Bottke

You Are Not Alone: Hope for Hurting Parents of Troubled Kids by Dena Yohe