Best Transitioning From Childhood To Adulthood Podcasts (2025)

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#47 How Harmful is Loneliness and Isolation for Kids’ Mental Health? You'll Be Shocked to Discover 54:54

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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…

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#46: 8 Confidence Building Strategies for Adult Children | The Key to Independence 12:47

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By Shari Jonas - Parenting Consultant, Educator and Author

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#45: How Our Mothers Influence Our Self and How We Parent | Healing the Mother Wound 1:09:10

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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…

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#44: Parents as Leaders: How to Raise Strong, Confident and Independent Adults 1:00:37

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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 ho…

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#43: How Healing Childhood Trauma from a Narcissistic Parent Can Deepen Your Connection With Your Child 1:04:38

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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 bu…

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#42: Will I Have Enough Money to Retire If My Adult Kids Are Still Living at Home? Financial Advice for Parents 39:18

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Are you a mature parent wondering if you’re financially prepared for retirement? Maybe you still have a few working years ahead, but you know planning for your retirement should be a priority. Or perhaps retirement is already on your mind, but you’re worried it could be delayed because your adult kids are still living at home. My guest today is Eri…

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#41: The Secret to Helping Your Adult Child Find Hope Again 19:19

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One of the hardest parts about being a parent is watching your adult child move through life feeling hopeless, stuck in a negativity loop about how bad their life is. You can’t give them confidence or purpose but you can model a practice proven by neuroscience to change the brain’s chemistry. In this episode, I'll explain how something as simple as…

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#40: How to Develop Resilience and Emotional Regulation in Young Adults: What Parents Need to Know 1:03:06

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Resilience and emotional regulation are two of the most critical life skills a young adult needs, but how do they develop and what role do parents play? In this episode, I sit down with Miki Johnston, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with teens, young adults, and their families. Together, we explore why so …

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#39 Guilt-Free Advice from a Divorce Coach & How to Handle Your Adult Kids 42:45

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Divorce is never easy but what you never expected was how it would impact your adult children. In this episode, Divorce Coach, Therapist, Mediator, and Co-Parenting Expert Jill Barnett Kaufman joins me to talk about what parents need to know when navigating divorce. We touch on so many issues; the benefits of mediation, the importance of communicat…

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#38: Words of Wisdom from Troubled Youth | What Every Parent Needs to Hear 6:06

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Sometimes the most powerful parenting lessons don’t come from experts or books, they come from the kids who have already lived through the consequences of what they didn’t get at home. Decades ago, I read an article about a group of troubled youth who shared what they wish their parents had done differently and what they needed the most from them. …

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#37: The Language of Relationships: Understanding These Therapy Terms Could Drastically Improve How You Communicate and Connect with Your Adult Child. 20:10

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Have you ever heard terms like “boundaries,” “holding space,” or “emotional co-regulation,” and thought to yourself, “They keep throwing those words around but I really don’t know what they mean." How can you ever practice something when no one really explains them? I got you. In this episode, I break down 15 of the most common therapy terms that p…

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#36: The Inspiring Story of a Young Woman Who - With the Encouragement of Her Parents - Refused to Let Her Learning Disability Define Her. 36:25

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If your adult child has a learning disability and feels stigmatized, unmotivated, and has a "life isn't fair" attitude, or perhaps your adult child simply makes excuses for their lacklustre life and spends a lot of time feeling sorry for themselves, you better believe this episode is for you. Michelle Steiner’s story is exactly what every parent ne…

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#35: How to Raise Respectful, Responsible, Independent Adults While They're Living at Home and the Game-Changing Resource That Makes It Possible 15:40

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The link to The Living Together Agreement e-book is here - https://parentingfx.com/products/living-together-agreement Living with your adult child is either difficult or it's driving you crazy, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You think you've tried everything, but you've only used your words and unfortunately, they don't carry any weight. In th…

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#34: The Shocking Truth About the Effects of Bullying and Gaslighting on an Adult Child’s Brain and What Parents Can Do 57:30

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What if I told you that bullying and gaslighting don’t just leave emotional wounds - they actually damage the brain? My guest today, Dr. Jennifer Fraser, is an educator, researcher, and author who has written 2 books about how these emotionally abusive experiences can rewire a child’s brain in ways that last into adulthood. In The Bullied Brain (av…

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#33: Survey Reveals What Parents of Struggling Adult Children Worry About Most 17:07

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I asked parents of struggling adult children to tell me what they think is really going on and they delivered. In this episode, I reveal the most common worries, frustrations and obstacles that parents are seeing in their adult kids, and what they believe is truly holding them back. If what these parents are saying resonates with you, feel free to …

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#32: Change Starts With You: How One Mom’s Journey Helped Her Daughter Find Happiness Again 40:46

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If your home stresses you out, your life feels out of control, your adult children are miserable - hiding inside their messy bedrooms - and you’re not sure how much longer you can survive the chaos, this heartfelt conversation will inspire you. In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with a courageous mom who made the greatest change in …

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#31: My Stay-at-Home Adult Child is NEET: What That Means and What Parents Can Do to Help 8:45

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So, your adult child lives at home but does nothing all day. Seriously, nothing. They have no job, no interests, no plans, no life. You're tired of asking them, tired of nagging, losing patience and deep down, you wonder; will I ever get to retire? You're past the point where it's just a phase. All you hear are excuses. While some might be valid, y…

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#30: Helping Your Adult Child Discover Their Strengths and Find Their Path: Advice from a Career Coach 59:32

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If your adult child feels lost, unmotivated, and unsure about their future, you might love this episode - especially if your young adult is struggling to find out what they want to do and which career would "light them up". I’m speaking with Kristin Clark, a Career Exploration Coach who uses the CliftonStrengths assessment (which I mentioned in Epi…

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#29: You’re Only as Happy as Your Saddest Child - But Is That Holding You Back from Helping Them? 16:55

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You’ve heard it said, “You’re only as happy as your saddest child,” and perhaps this is your mantra. But what if that belief is holding you back from being the parent that your adult child needs? Can you lead them through their struggles and help them overcome their fears when you feel as bad as they do? Today, we’re talking about emotional enmeshm…

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274: Parenting in the Age of AI | Abby Brody, Speaker, Author & Founder of the N=1 Movement 32:01

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What if technology wasn’t something to fear, but something that could finally meet our kids where they are? In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Annette Hines sits down with Abby Brody, educator, innovator, and founder of the N=1 movement. Abby shares her powerful story of surviving back-to-back cancer diagnoses in her husband and young son, an…

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#28 Stop Walking on Eggshells and Start Parenting With Confidence 1:20:55

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Walking on eggshells, afraid to set boundaries, worried about pushing your young adult too hard and constantly second-guessing yourself is EXHAUSTING. There’s got to be a better way. It might sound cliché, but there are so many parents who are in the same boat as you, trying to do the right thing for their young adult, but nothing is working. Maybe…

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#27: How to Have an Honest Conversation with Your Adult Kid to Become the Parent They Need Right Now 21:47

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"I hate you! You're the worst Mom in the world!" Did you ever say that to your parent when you were a kid? Or maybe you were on the receiving end; watching your 5-year-old, arms crossed, storming off in protest because you wouldn’t let them bring their stuffed animal to school. They’ll get over it, you thought. And they did. Fast forward 20 years, …

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#26: What Happens When You Meet Your Kids Where They Are: One Mom’s Inspiring Journey Raising Neurodivergent Children—and Powerful Lessons for All Parents 1:07:22

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What does it really mean to "meet your kids where they are"—and what happens when you do? Every single child is unique. Correction. Every human being is unique. The difference is, a child has a better chance of holding onto their uniqueness, discovering their individual strengths, and walking their own path, if they have a parent who is willing to …

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#25: Stop Comparing Your Kid: The Key to Helping Your Adult Child Discover Themself 23:28

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Do you find yourself wondering why your adult child hasn’t reached the milestones others seem to have hit already—college, career, independence? Maybe you’re hearing other parents talk about their thriving young adults while you’re silently thinking, “Why is mine still stuck?” Here’s the hard truth: comparing your child to their peers, siblings or …

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#24: How to Tell if Your Adult Child Is Addicted to Video Games; One Mom’s Powerful Story of How She Saved Her Son’s Life 1:05:13

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When my kid first started playing video games, it was a great way for them to unwind. It also gave me peace of mind, knowing they were staying out of trouble. At the time, it didn’t seem like a problem, they still had other activities in their life, and they only played a few hours a day. But now it’s all my adult child wants to do, it’s all they t…

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273: A Mother’s Day Reflection: Making Space for Joy After Loss 13:44

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As many of you know, this time of year is always layered for me. Mother’s Day brings both sweet memories and aching absences. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I open up about my own motherhood journey. I’ve lived through the joy of raising two incredible daughters, and I’ve lived through the unimaginable grief of losing one of them. I wante…

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#23: Your Mental Health: Who’s Taking Care of You While You Take Care of Everyone Else? 8:01

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You spend so much time taking care of everyone else—I’ve got to ask: Who’s taking care of YOU? If you’re feeling physically drained , emotionally spent, and beaten down from the weight of it all, this mini episode is for you. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m sharing No BS, research-based tidbits that will surprisingly help you reset—…

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#22: Rat Park Study | My Kid Spends All Their Time in Their Room: How Loneliness Can Be the Cause of Addiction 19:08

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What if the reason your adult child is always in their room… is because they’re hiding something? You have your suspicions—but they’re so disconnected and so secretive, that you’re no longer sure what’s real. You’ve got a hunch (love that parenting instinct) but they’ve gotten so good at making you feel bad for even questioning them, you’re riddled…

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272: Pooled Trusts 101: What Every Special Needs Family Should Know 31:40

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When it comes to protecting a loved one with disabilities, few decisions are as overwhelming as choosing the right trustee. But in a world of nonprofit pooled trusts, legal jargon, and alarming headlines about financial misconduct, how do you separate peace of mind from potential pitfalls? In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I break down every…

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#21: The Parenting Shift from Coach to Advisor: How to Communicate with Your Adult Child to Build a Lifelong Friendship 56:07

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Want a better relationship with your adult child? Start by changing the way you communicate. In this episode of LAUNCH, I talk with Toby Slough and his daughter Bailey Garner about the crucial transition every parent needs to make; going from Coach to Advisor. Chock full of eye-opening insights, practical tips, and real talk, I'm sure you'll find t…

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271: More Than A Babysitter: Redefining Support for Families with Special Needs | Susan Asay, CEO & Founder of Apex Social Global Exchange Foundation 48:33

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Caring for a child with disabilities isn’t just a full-time job, it’s a deeply personal, emotional, and often isolating journey. What if the support parents need wasn’t just about filling a shift, but about building a relationship? In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Annette Hines sits down with Susan Asay, founder of Apex Social Exchange Foun…

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#20: The Art of Raising Kids Who Want to Hang Out With You | Parenting Advice That Builds the Deepest Parent-Child Connection 19:41

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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 con…

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#19: Parenting Through Alcohol Addiction: One Mother’s Journey of Personal Growth Through Her Son’s Struggle to Sobriety 57:28

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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…

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#18: Why is My Adult Kid Still Acting Like a Child? The 2 Hidden Causes You’ve Probably Never Heard Of 10:24

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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 …

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#17: Breaking the Trauma Cycle: How to Stop Parenting Your Adult Kids Through the Lens of Your Negative Childhood 15:27

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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 …

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#16: Parental Estrangement: When Your Adult Child Goes No Contact - An Estranged Parent Shares Her Personal Story 1:02:29

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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 deafen…

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#15: Why is My Adult Child So Angry With Me? 19:01

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"Why is my adult child so angry? Why does it seem as if they hate me? 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 tha…

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#14: Is Your Adult Child Still Living With You and Driving You Crazy? 17:28

8M ago17:28

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Are you feeling frustrated because your adult child thinks that your their maid? They take advantage of your generosity, they contribute nothing and they ignore every request you make. It's because rules don't work, but boundaries do. In this episode of LAUNCH, we’re talking about one of the BIGGEST struggles parents face—setting healthy boundaries…

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#13: Demystifying ADHD in Teens & Young Adults: A Psychologist Reveals the Symptoms Most Parents Overlook 54:57

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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…

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270: Play-Based Learning: How to Nurture Your Child's Unique Abilities with Jenny Nechvatal, Early Childhood Teacher, Author, Disability Advocate, & Support Coordinator 31:57

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Workshops that equip educators to support children with disabilities and engage parents are essential in bridging knowledge gaps for better care. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Annette Hines speaks with Jenny Nechvatal, an Early Childhood Teacher, Author, and devoted parent, who shares her journey raising three children, including twin bo…

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269: Embracing Imperfection: Parenting Through Chaos with Cynthia Di Filippo Elomaa, Author of Nicky’s Very Messy Room 34:23

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Parenting can be a whirlwind of chaos and imperfections, but sometimes, it's in those messy moments that growth and learning truly happens. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Annette Hines speaks with children's author, Cynthia Di Filippo Elomaa. Cynthia embraces imperfection and chaos in parenting, emphasizing that seeking support and tailor…

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#12: Are You Holding Your Child Back or Encouraging Them to Move Forward? 13:52

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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 keep…

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268: How Embracing Culture Transforms Inclusion with Christa Preston, Founder & Executive Director of Embrace Kulture 52:48

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Embracing culture is more than just a statement; it's a way of life. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Annette Hines sat down with Christa Preston, founder of Embrace Kulture, to share her journey of fostering inclusion for children with developmental and cognitive disabilities in Uganda and East Africa. Inspired by her brother, Nick, and lo…

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267: Proactive Caregiving: A Practical Guide to Fiduciary Responsibilities 26:25

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Being a fiduciary is like being a financial superhero with great power and great responsibility. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I break down the critical role of fiduciary responsibilities and how to navigate them effectively. Acting as a fiduciary goes beyond managing finances; it requires transparency, organized documentation, and a dee…

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#11: How Can I Teach My Kids About Money When I Know Nothing About It? 23:21

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Parents, you don’t have to be a financial whiz to talk to your kids about money! 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. It's a light episode, I promise. I offer you a fun and easy method that you can use to teach your kids about money. Whether y…

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266: Passion vs. Purpose: Driving Change for Individuals with Disabilities 24:02

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Supporting the special needs community is crucial for creating an inclusive and welcoming world for individuals with disabilities. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I talk about the importance of intentional planning to support the special needs community and ease the anxiety that often weighs on individuals with disabilities and their careg…

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#10: How Parents Can Teach Their Young Adults to Set Goals and Plan for Their Future: The Secret Skill to a Fulfilling Life 16:23

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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 p…

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265: The Ultimate Checklist for Updating Your Estate Plan 24:04

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In the ever-evolving landscape of personal and financial circumstances, regularly updating your estate plan cannot be overstated. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I talk about why it’s so important to keep your estate plan up to date. Life happens—families change, finances shift, and you might buy a new property or start a business in anoth…

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#9: If You Do Nothing Else For Your Kid - Teach Them These 10 Life Skills 19:16

9M ago19:16

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Click here for your FREE Guide: The Top 10 Most Important Life Skills for Teens and Young Adults In 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 …

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264: Avoid the Scarcity Trap: How the Disability Community Can Thrive Together 22:12

10M ago22:12

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Individuals with disabilities often encounter significant hurdles in accessing quality healthcare due to limited accessibility options and a scarcity of available services. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I address the challenges individuals with disabilities face in accessing quality healthcare, including limited services and barriers lik…