The Journal
For Young Adults
What can I bring to my family?
Every essay on For Young Adults, strongest first. Each answers one real question, then gives you one thing to try this week.
Some of the best ideas a family tries come home with its young adults.
- You noticeSomething worth trying
- You bring itAs a gift, not a demand
- TogetherYour family decides
4 essays
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How can I matter more in my family?
Being Needed at Home, Not Just Busy
Being needed comes from ownership, not obedience.
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How do I earn more trust and freedom from my parents?
How to Earn More Trust From Your Parents
Freedom follows trust, and trust follows a track record.
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What can I do if I wish my family spent more time together?
When You Wish Your Family Were Closer
Families drift slowly, and they come back the same way: one person going first.
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How do I bring an idea to my parents?
How to Bring an Idea to Your Parents
An idea that arrives with a helper attached is a different idea.
See where your family already stands
The assessment takes a few minutes, needs no email, and ends with a seven-day practice for the part of family life with the most room to grow.