LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Adult Children & Building Better Relationships

70 episodes

#70: How to Tell If Your Adult Child Has a Video Gaming Addiction | A 30-Year-Old Shares His Story of Recovery
26/03/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
For any parent whose ever wondered whether their adult child has a video gaming addiction, and if so how they can help, this episode is for you.
What may have started off as just a harmless activity turns into an all-consuming, socially withdrawn activity, where showering and eating are secondary to gaming and day/night reversal have become a way of life. Their bedrooms are their fortress, and their parents are not welcome.
In this candid episode, a 30-year-old Jake Uskowski shares his deeply personal experience with his addiction, his relapses and the remarkable recovery from this incredibly challenging addiction.
I'm grateful to have had this conversation with Jake, who pulls back the curtain on what the emotional life of a video gaming addict looks like and how much support is needed if recovery is ever going to happen.
After this episode, you'll know for sure whether or not your young adult needs help, the extent of what they're going through, and I'm sure you will never look at their little video gaming activity the same, ever again.
A special thank you to Jake Uskoski and a shout out to his mother, Elaine Uskoski who has authored 2 books on the subject (both available on Amazon):
Cyber Sober: A Caregiver’s Guide to Video Gaming Addiction
Seeing Through the Cracks
Please remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode and definitely share this one with someone who needs to hear it... probably your adult child.
Thank you for listening!
💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN! “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”
For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse
Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:
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Email me if you have any questions at: [email protected]
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Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx
YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...
#69: The Dirtiest Word in Parenting Adult Children | And This One Is for Every Parent
21/03/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
Today’s episode is one of the most important conversations I’ve had on this podcast because it's touches every single parent, whether your adult child is struggling or not. We all have to come to face to face with this hard truth.
That's why this is called the dirtiest word in parenting. There's a few contenders which my lovely guest and I discuss, but this one, this one is big.
My guest today is Catherine Hickem, and before I tell you anything else about her credentials, she is the real deal and she's original - which for me speaks volumes - and there is not one ounce of fluff in what she says. You'll discover quickly that Catherine knows a lot about parenting adult children.
As for her qualifications, Catherine is a licensed clinical social worker, seasoned psychotherapist, executive coach, and the founder of Parenting Adult Children Today. For more than 40 years, Catherine has helped families navigate complex relationships with clarity and purpose. Catherine also has a new book coming out in 2026 called It’s Never Too Late to Be a Great Parent.
This is an incredible conversation with powerful perspectives and no nonsense advice that will change the way you relate to your adult child forever.
Please remember to share this episode with another parent - any parent - and of course hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode.
I am grateful that you listen to LAUNCH and would love to hear from you.
💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN! “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”
For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse
Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:
🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here!
Email me if you have any questions at: [email protected]
🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.
Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx
YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...
#68: For Parents of Adult Children Who Have Tried Everything: First Roots, Then Wings
07/03/2026 | 11 mins.
Many parents of adult children feel powerless and think they've tried everything.
Yet somehow, nothing has worked. The years have gone by and their adult child is still in the same place; at home, unmotivated, lacking confidence, and living without purpose, while everyone around them seems to be moving forward.
In today’s short episode, I want to share something more personal with you. I’m going to explain why I am dedicating my time to guiding parents of young adults who are struggling and what I have created to help change that.
In this episode, I’ll share my perspective on raising children and what is really needed from parents. All parents.
You are far more capable of influencing change than you may believe right now.
Growth can happen. You may not see it right away, but if you do the work, you will watch your adult child blossom.🌱
Please share this episode with another parent, remember to hit the subscribe button, and as always Thank you for listening.
Remember to email me at: [email protected] for a personal video.
💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN! “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”
For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse
Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:
🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here!
Email me if you have any questions at: [email protected]
🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.
Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx
YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...
#67: A Young Adult's Surprising Advice to Parents
28/02/2026 | 55 mins.
This is my second guest who is not a parent, but a young adult, who (once again) shares their wisdom and insight into why young adults and teens struggle to connect with their parents, what they need most and offers effective approaches to turn that around.
Sonia Suthar founder of Cloud9Go.com works with high-school students and parents teaching the real-world skills that schools rarely teach: public speaking, execution, emotional intelligence, and leadership.
In this surprising episode, Sonia shares her strategies for improving communication through collaboration, and the importance of having family as your support system to build confidence and self-love, so young adults feel heard and respected at home.
If you’re interested;
Ho'oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness, meaning "to make right" or "to set in balance". The modern, simplified mantra consists of four phrases aimed at taking responsibility for one's inner state to heal, clear negative emotions, and restore balance: "I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you"
How to connect with Sonia:
www.Cloud9Go.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakatara/
Sonia’s TedTalk;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVqO3ESJ9fo&t=1s
Remember to hit the follow or subscribe button so you never miss an episode. And THIS one…should be shared with your adult child, and any adult adult (not a typo) who needs to hear it.
Thank you for listening!
💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN! “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”
For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse
Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:
🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here!
Email me if you have any questions at: [email protected]
🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.
Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx
YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...
#66: Helicopter Parenting and Failure to Launch | Is There a Connection?
20/02/2026 | 8 mins.
If your adult child is stuck, unmotivated, anxious, avoiding responsibility, and still heavily dependent on you, this episode asks a question most parents are afraid to consider:
Can overprotective parenting impact a young adult’s ability to launch confidently into adulthood?
In this conversation, we unpack what helicopter parenting is and if there's any correlation between that style of parenting and a young adults inability to move forward. Or is there more to it?
This episode is not about blame.
It’s about awareness.
And it’s about change.
Because no matter how things got here, you still have influence. And that influence means you can still help your adult child.
This episode provides you with hope and suggestions. It's never to late to learn how to be the parent your adult child needs, so they can thrive in the world.
Remember to subscribe, and please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.
Thank you for listening!
💻 Shari's Parenting Course is now OPEN! “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”
For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourse
Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:
🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here!
Email me if you have any questions at: [email protected]
🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.
Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefx
YouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...

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If you’re a parent of a young adult, are these questions keeping you up at night; How can I become the best parent to my kids? How can I improve my communication with them? How can we connect better? How can I help them to become more confident, resilient and independent? What can I do to motivate them? Why don't they respect me? Why don't they want to hang out with me? If you're searching for these answers, this podcast is for you. I'm Shari Jonas and this is LAUNCH. Where I offer honest, no BS parenting tips that will help you to raise your adult child with confidence (regardless of whether they're living with you or on their own) and become the best parent you can be. I address the most relevant, challenging and deeply personal issues that parents are facing with their young adults. Each episode offers real-life stories, research-based strategies, and no BS advice that will help you to become the parent that your adult child ALWAYS turns to, someone they love to spend time and, someone who will guide them to becoming confident, resilient, independent and capable of thriving in the world. Join me each week as I tell it like it is. No sugar coating. Real talk. Let's face it, parenting can be hard work, especially because we're figuring it out every day. We're learning as we go, and we can always be better. I hope to inspire you, give you the confidence you need to connect with them, and to educate you when you need a little guidance. Sometimes I have amazing guests, other times, it's just me; a Mom of 2 grown kids, who practically raised my children alone. As an educator, author and parenting consultant, I know what it takes to build incredible relationships, while guiding them through life's challenges, and I want to share it all with you. If you're ready to help your young adult overcome obstacles, while becoming the best parent you can be, listen in to LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Adult Children & Becoming Better ParentsRemember to Subscribe, so you never miss an episode. You can find me on social media if you want to see snippets of what I believe in and practice. Just look for @sharijonaslifefx on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube. Of course you can email me for questions, consultations or just to say [email protected]

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