88: Failure to launch: What we can learn from struggling young adults about how to help our teens.

Send us a text 89: We all love our kids and hope for the best, but we also worry about how well they'll navigate life once they're old enough to leave home. It's a fine balance between supporting them enough for them to feel loved, and letting them fail so that they learn the skills they need. With the reported increase in kids who 'fail to launch' I thought it might be really helpful to talk with someone who spends his days helping young adults who're struggling. We talked about the ...

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Parenting teens and tweens? Welcome to your weekly audio hug where no question is a bad question, and curiosity beats judgment—every time.Each week, I chat with expert guests to figure out what’s really going on in this fast-changing world, and how to connect with our teens so we can actually enjoy parenting them.Susie - friend, mindfulness guru, and fellow parent in the trenches - brings her wisdom and personal stories to help us contemplate a different perspective.No one has this parenting thing mastered—even parents or experts who seem like they do. Making mistakes isn’t failing, it’s learning. And good parenting? It’s a lifelong journey.At the heart of it all, our kids just want to be loved for who they are, not just what they do.  💌 Do you have a question, a story, or just need to vent? Drop me a line at teenagersuntangled@gmail.com (total privacy, no judgment, promise).What the Independent Podcasting Awards Said:🗣️ “The advice in this podcast is universally helpful—not just for parents of teenagers.”🎙️ “A great mix of personal stories and professional insight—refreshing, informative, and packed with extra resources.”😂 “The chemistry between Rachel and Susie is fantastic. It’s like sitting down with smart, funny friends who actually get it.”Join the conversation! Find me on Facebook & Instagram.Want more from Susie? Check out her courses at www.amindful-life.co.uk