If you’re the parent of a young adult right now, you probably feel a mix of concern, confusion, and quiet worry.

Your child is smart. Capable. Full of potential.
But something isn’t clicking.

Maybe they’re:

• Stuck in a cycle of screens, gaming, or late nights

• Drifting between jobs, majo

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 If you’re the parent of a teen right now, you probably feel it in your gut:

Your child is capable of so much more…
But something feels off.

Maybe they’re stuck in an endless loop of video games, phones, and distractions.
Maybe motivation feels forced—or completely missing.
Maybe school, friendships,...

 If you’re worried about your teen’s friendships — or lack of them — you’re not alone.

Many parents quietly wonder:

• Why doesn’t my teen seem to have close friends?

• Why do social situations feel so hard for them?

• Will this affect their confidence, mental health, or future success?

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 If you’re reading this, chances are your heart is heavy.

You love your young adult deeply — and yet you’re watching them struggle with confidence, direction, motivation, or identity. Maybe they seem stuck. Maybe they’ve lost momentum. Maybe they’re capable, intelligent, and kind… but don’t believe...

 Parenting a teen or young adult today is deeply emotional, often overwhelming — and if we’re honest — lonely at times.

You’re doing everything you can for your family.
Yet somewhere along the way, your own identity, dreams, and energy may have been buried under everyone else’s needs.

If you’ve eve...

By Erin Verdis & Chris — Extraordinary Purpose
Trusted Life Coaches for Teens, Young Adults & Parents

For years, parents have been told that good grades, college acceptance letters, and packed résumés are the keys to success.

But many parents are quietly asking a deeper question:

“My teen is doi...

 By Erin Verdis & Chris Adang — Extraordinary Purpose: Life Coaching for Teens, Young Adults & Parents in Ann Arbor, MI

By Erin Verdis & Chris from Extraordinary Purpose — Trusted Life Coaches for Teens, Young Adults & Parents in Ann Arbor, MI

Parents everywhere are feeling it right now—your teen or young adult seems unmotivated, overwhelmed, shut down, or unsure of who they are or where they’re going.

If this is y...

A Message to Parents of Teens and Young Adults

As parents of teens and young adults, you're working one of the hardest jobs in the world.

You're trying to create harmony out of chaos…
Order out of emotion and expectation…
And you're doing all of it while staying grounded as the person your children ...

By Chris Adang – Co-founder of Extraordinary Purpose Life Coaching for Teens, Young Adults and Their Parents

In the past few days I have been reflecting upon how much importance there is in spending quality, intentional time with our children. Quality Time is not simply about spending time together...

You’ve led work meetings. You’ve managed projects. You’ve survived group texts with relatives. But leading your home? That’s next-level.

Because at home, your “team” doesn’t always want to listen, doesn’t read the group chat, and occasionally leaves socks in places science can’t explain. 

But here...

The Power of One Simple Conversation

Sometimes, the most powerful moments with our teens or young adults don’t come from advice or lectures — they come from questions.

In one of my recent coaching sessions, a young adult was feeling completely stuck — unsure what direction to go, unmotivated, and ...