Parenting young adults
Guiding kids through the transition to adulthood
A Focus 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.
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Do you have an adult child who is struggling in their faith, or who has rejected Christianity completely? Learn what you can do to help your child in this free, six-part video series available at FocusOnTheFamily.ca/Wander.
Understanding your grown child's world
Strengthening your relationship
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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
Your New Life With Adult Children: A Practical Guide to What Helps, What Hurts, and What Heals by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell
Living under the same roof
Helping kids thrive in college
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Make the Most of It: A Guide to Loving Your College Years by Barry H. Corey
Financial planning
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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
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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