Will my child ever be ready to move out?
Parents love their kids and want the best for them. It’s not surprising that many parents worry about their child’s future. One concern we hear time and time again is the fear that a child will never be able to have a full and independent life. This fear usually comes from a parent’s belief that their child doesn’t have the social skills or motivation to be successful. The resources below will help parents feel more hopeful about their child’s future.
Videos
Learning to be independent
Some kids feel anxious when they can’t be with their parents or caregiver. Other kids love spending time away from home. No matter your child’s attitude, it’s important that we prepare them for life on their own.
In this video, therapist Catherine Johnson teaches us how we can help kids feel safe to make independent choices.
Podcasts
My son can’t socialize and I’m really scared about his future
Basic social skills are the foundation for everything else in life, like getting a job or having meaningful relationships. As we go out and teach EveryDay Strong in the community, there are a lot of parents who are very worried about their teenager who struggles to carry on a conversation.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jay Snyder talks with us about how the difficulty itself can be the path forward.
Off to college: I’m so worried about my child’s ability to make friends
When our kids go off to college for the first time, it’s a HUGE and sudden shift in our relationship with them. Up until now, we’ve been able to protect and shelter them from the worst of what life has to offer. But now they are on their own for the first time.
Tune in to our conversation with LCSW Catherine Johnson to learn what you can do to be a support for your child but also give them the room to spread their wings.