Parenting the Young Adult Years

Maintaining Strong Family Ties and Healthy Relationships with Your Emerging Adult Children

De: Jill Merton

Narrado por: Charlotte Vaughan

Raising children can bring unexpected challenges and unique obstacles at any age—but young adulthood requires an entirely new set of parenting skills! Adults between 18 and 25 are experiencing a radical transformation that can be hard for their parents to keep up with.

From the decisions children make to the lifestyles they lead, many things can put a wedge in a parent–child relationship during this period. However, with the right set of tools, what could drive others apart can bring many families closer together!

Parenting the Young Adult Years brings parents a fresh perspective on building meaningful connections with their adult children. Through practical tips and realistic strategies for parents, this guide provides a foundational start to an inspiring new beginning!

From cover to cover, listeners will find

• communication tips rooted in respect alongside active listening strategies for more productive conversations.
• methods to foster independence and instill responsibility so young adults are more prepared for the real-life challenges ahead.
• guidance on how to support their children emotionally so they feel assured in their chosen career path.
• ways to navigate conflicts and setbacks that will lead to growth rather than harm, creating a bond that will only become stronger with time!

This leap from adolescence to adulthood can be scary for both parents and kids—but it doesn't have to be difficult!

Parenting doesn't stop once a child reaches adulthood; instead, it requires a new set of tools. This guide acts as an empowering instrument to ease the transition.

Parenting the Young Adult Years makes a perfect addition to any parent's shelf, supporting families to create meaningful bonds!

©2024 Sally Freeman (P)2024 Sally Freeman

Building Strong, Lasting Family Bonds

Jill Merton’s Parenting the Young Adult Years is an insightful and practical guide for parents navigating the transition from raising children to supporting independent young adults. The book provides valuable advice on maintaining strong family ties, fostering healthy communication, and setting appropriate boundaries while allowing young adults the freedom to grow.

Strong advice

We seem to not pass this information down from generation to generation, and I don't know why. Spending time studying how to raise a family is a great use of energy. I learned a lot. Excellent narrator too.

Good enough!

This book does a solid job of guiding parents through the tricky transition of young adulthood. It’s packed with practical tips on communication, independence, and handling conflicts—definitely useful stuff. The advice is realistic and easy to follow, though some parts felt a bit repetitive. While it won’t magically solve every parent-child struggle, it’s a great resource to keep on hand. A bit more depth on certain topics would have been nice, but overall, it's a worthwile read!

Adolescence to Adulthood

The book excels in addressing key challenges during this transformative phase in respect and active listening are particularly valuable importance of maintaining a strong, supportive bond. Highly recommended for parents

Helpful Guide towards raising Responsible Adults.

I am not a parent yet but somehow I need to understand how it should be done properly when I get the chance to, that"s why I really liked this book. Adulthood is really difficult that's why as a parent it is really important to guide and help our kids to navigate their ways through adulthood without compromising their happiness. Making them responsible with their life choices and not judging them but instead love and respect them and their dcisions.

Great guide for navigating young adult years

This book is such a helpful resource for parents navigating the challenges of young adulthood. The tips on fostering independence while maintaining a strong bond feel practical and relatable. It really breaks down how to improve communication and handle conflicts without adding unnecessary stress. A must-read for building stronger family ties!

Great audiobook

This audiobook is a valuable resource for parents seeking guidance and support during this challenging phase of life.

A great book

As a parent navigating the transition of my child into adulthood, Parenting the Young Adult Years was exactly what I needed. Jill Merton provides realistic, practical strategies for maintaining strong family ties while respecting a young adult's growing independence.

Encouraging

Conflict is inevitable, especially during this phase, but the way the book reframes it as an opportunity for growth is refreshing. I really enjoyed this.

Great content!

This audiobook provides great content for any parents that are approaching or in the young adult years. I appreciated the focus on relationships with the family and how to handle the relationship between parents and children. Lots of great tips and guidance on fostering independence, on top of providing the right amount of support. I'm sure everyone can take a few take aways from this one.