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For Amazing Parents of Teens and Young Adults 

 

Heartfelt stories, empowering tools, and real-life coaching to help you reconnect with your purpose, support your child’s growth, and build a thriving, extraordinary family life—together.

 

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How to Talk to Your Teen or Young Adult About Getting a Life Coach (Even If They’re Resistant)

 If you’ve ever tried to talk to your teen or young adult about life coaching, you probably know the feeling—walls go up, the conversation shuts down, and you’re left wondering if they’ll ever be open to the idea. You’re not alone. Many parents share the same struggle: “I know this could help my chi...

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How to Help Teen Girls Become Their Own Best Friend for Parents

As parents, we want nothing more than to see our daughters grow into confident, kind, and resilient young women. But in today’s world of constant comparisons, pressure to fit in, and unrelenting outside voices, many girls struggle to truly like themselves—let alone become their own best friend.

The...

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3 Ways to Help Teens and Young Adults Navigate Resistance

 Parenting a teen or young adult can sometimes feel like walking against the wind. You pour your love, wisdom, and energy into guiding them forward—yet they push back, resist, or even shut down completely. If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. Resistance is not a sign of failure. In fact, it’s a n...

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Top 3 Ways to Help a Young Adult Find Their Purpose

 

Every young adult faces moments of uncertainty. Questions like “Who am I?” “What do I want for my future?” and “How do I actually get there?” can feel overwhelming—for them and for their families.

At Extraordinary Purpose, we’ve seen that finding direction doesn’t happen all at once—it’s a journ...

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Why Every Parent of a Teen Should Consider a Life Coach for Teens in 2025

Let’s be honest — raising a teenager these days can feel overwhelming. Between phones, social media, academics, sports, and everything in between, parents often ask themselves: “Is my teen really ready for life?”

We get it. We’ve been there — both as parents and as coaches. And that’s exactly why s...

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When Your Young Adult Feels Lost: How to Support Them Without Taking Over

 As parents, one of the hardest things we can face is watching our young adult child feel lost. Maybe they’re unsure about their career path, thinking about leaving college, struggling to find real friendships, or simply waking up each day without a clear sense of purpose.

If you’ve been there, you...

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4 Powerful Rituals to Reconnect as a Couple and Strengthen Your Family

 

As parents of teens and young adults, life can feel overwhelming. Between busy schedules, the constant pull of technology, and the emotional ups and downs of raising kids, it’s easy for even the strongest relationships to drift into disconnection.

If you’ve found yourself saying, “I feel so alon...

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Phones Down, Life Up: Helping Teens & Young Adults Reconnect

 If you’re a parent of a teen or young adult, chances are you’ve had this thought:
“They’re always on their phone.”

Whether it’s scrolling TikTok, gaming with friends, or Snapchat streaks, it can feel like the world in their pocket is bigger and louder than the one right in front of them. And as par...

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How Parents Can Support Teens Through Distraction, Anxiety, and Overwhelm

 

Parenting a teen or young adult today isn’t easy. Between academic pressure, social media, constant distractions, and the weight of an uncertain future, many young people feel overwhelmed and disconnected. As parents, it can be heartbreaking to watch our children struggle with stress, self-doubt,...

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Unstoppable This Fall: Parent Guide for Teens & Young Adults

 

If your teen or young adult feels a little adrift right now—sleeping late, scrolling endlessly, dodging responsibilities—you’re not alone. Summer’s looser rhythm can quietly drain motivation, structure, and connection. The good news? You can help your child reset—gently, practically, and powerful...

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"Young Adult Living at Home? How to Help Them Find Direction and Purpose"

 If your young adult has moved back home, you’re not alone.
Today’s “boomerang generation” — young adults who return to the family home after college or early career experiences — is growing rapidly. Rising costs of living, a competitive job market, and the uncertainty of adult life can leave even th...

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Think Your Teen with ADHD Is Just Unmotivated? Try This Instead

 As parents, it’s easy to feel confused—and yes even defeated—when your teen struggles to focus, follow through, or find motivation. You might wonder:

“Are they just being lazy?”
“Why can’t they do what other kids seem to do so easily?”
“Is this something I’m doing wrong?”

If you’re asking these...

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