
Growing up is a process of moving toward independence, becoming your own person and meeting your own needs. “Launching” refers to the parental role in their child’s transition into adulthood. This process looks different for everyone — a bumpier or more meandering path for some than others. So how can you best prepare your child for a smooth launch? In today’s podcast episode, CHC’s Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Dr. Vidya Krishnan, shares keen wisdom and practical takeaways for supporting your child now for life on their own, while instilling the confidence that they’ll need to fly.
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Reading Recommendations:
Mental health of young people with learning disabilities in transition | Iriss
Books:
Raising an Adult – It’s Your Turn by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Raising Human Beings by Ross Greene
From CHC’s Resource Library:
Articles:
When Kids Grow Up: How to Support Adult Children Without Hovering
The School-to-Work Transition for Young Adults With ADHD
Resources for Transition Age Youth with Disabilities
Four Steps to Coax Young Adults (and Their Parents) to Greater Independence
5 Signs a Young Adult May Be Struggling
Executive Functioning Issues and Learning: Ways to Help Your Child After High School
Books:
Getting to 30 — A Parent’s Guide to the 20-Something Years
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