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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...
 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...
 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...
 It’s Hard to Watch Your Young Adult Struggle. You’re Not Alone—And There Is a Way Forward.
You’ve done your best. You raised them with love, values, and support. But now your young adult is floundering—drifting through life, disconnected from purpose, anxious about the future, or just… stuck.
May...
 Reconnect, Rebuild Trust, and Restore Your Relationship—One Conversation at a Time
🧡 By Erin & Chris | Extraordinary Purpose
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The Silent Treatment Hurts. But It Doesn’t Have to Be the End of Connection.
Parenting a teenager who’s emotionally distant, avoids conversations, or seems complet...
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As parents, we dream of watching our children grow into confident, motivated, purpose-driven adults. But for many families, the reality feels far from that. Maybe your young adult is struggling to find themselves, stuck in a cycle of uncertainty, distraction, and overwhelm. screen time, unable to...
News flash...parenting a teen is not easy! The pressure now feels heavier than ever, and the path forward isn’t always clear. As parents, we deeply want our children to feel confident in who they are, make good choices, motivated to move forward, and connected to tings that are important to them. Bu...
Parents, a Free Journey to Clarity, Connection, and Confidence Awaits.Â
 If you're a parent of a teen or young adult, you've likely felt the weight of responsibility, the pressure of figuring out what to do, and the pain of watching your child struggle as they grow through their teens and twenties....
 How a life coach for young adults can ignite confidence, purpose, and direction
As parents, we want so much for our kids. We want them to thrive, to believe in themselves, and to navigate this complicated world with clarity and strength. But what happens when they feel lost, unmotivated, or unsure...
How to Authentically Guide Your Young Adult—And Learning About Yourself Along the Way
From Erin & Chris of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast
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We just got back from a road trip to North Carolina—sun, lake, family time, and some much-needed nature. It was one of those “fill your soul” ki...
As parents, we often want so badly for our teens and young adults to feel fulfilled, confident, and excited about their future. But what if the key to helping them step into that version of themselves... is becoming the best version of ourselves first?
In our latest episode of the Extraordinary Pur...
In today’s fast-paced world, finding meaningful ways to connect as a family can feel like a challenge. For parents of young adults, the dynamic of family life often shifts, leaving many searching for ways to stay connected and grow together. Nature can offer a powerful and transformative shared purp...