Podcast Episode

#85: Do You Have an Orchid Child? 3 Ways to Help Sensitive Adult Children LAUNCH

LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Adult Children & Building Better Relationships·Shari Jonas - Parenting Expert, Family Educator and Author·7 August 2026·15 min

About this episode

Send us Fan MailEver wonder why one of your adult children is struggling to LAUNCH while your other child (or children) seem to be doing  fine?You parented them the same, right? Wrong.The truth is, you couldn't have. Because your children didn't come to you the same. They're genetically different which means they experience the world differently, respond to challenges differently, and needed different things from you as they grew. Realizing this can completely change the way you understand your adult childSome are biologically more sensitive to change, uncertainty, and the challenges of life. They need a new approach especially for launching into adulthood.But understanding your adult child doesn't mean protecting them from every challenge. It means learning how to guide them in a way that helps them build confidence, resilience, and independence.In this episode, you'll discover why some adult children struggle more than others to move forward and the three things you can do to help your sensitive adult child take the necessary steps.Because the goal isn't to change who your child is.The goal is to understand who they are and help them blossom (hint, hint) into the adult they are capable of becoming.I'm excited for you to listen to this episode.As always, thank you for joining me!💻 There's just a few weeks left to purchase Shari's Parenting course, "The Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.” We are moving the course into a more robust program and the current promo price will no longer be offered. Last chance to purchase it is here: https://parentingfx.com/parentingcourseIs your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the FREE Failure to Launch Checklist here:  🗣️One-on-One Consultations are available. Click here!Email me if you have any questions at: Shari@ParentingFX.com🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode. Shari can be found on Instagram & TikTok Search @sharijonaslifefxYouTube has all of the interviews available to watch! CLICK HERE...