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Practical, judgment-free guidance for parents when an adult child won't launch
With one in three U.S. adults ages 18 to 34 still living at home, millions of parents face an emotionally complex stage no one prepared them for. In Lost in Place: How to Support, Motivate, and Launch an Adult Child, certified parent coach Kim Muench delivers secular, shame-free guidance rooted in professional coaching and her own lived experience navigating addiction and mental health challenges.
Lost in Place introduces a clear framework built around three elements parents can control: how they show up, what they provide, and how they respond. Through real-life case studies, relatable stories, and "Parent Points to Ponder" reflection prompts, the book helps readers shift from fear-based reactions to confident, boundaried leadership. QR-linked resources extend learning beyond the page.
Readers will also find:
- Tools for setting healthy financial boundaries when adult children rely on parental support for housing, groceries, and utilities
- Strategies to address mental health struggles, motivation gaps, and other barriers preventing emerging adults from gaining independence
- Guidance on replacing fear-based parenting reactions with calm, confident responses grounded in empathy and clarity
- Real-life scenarios and illustrative case studies that model effective communication between parents and their adult children
- Practical approaches for transforming family dynamics without resorting to tough-love ultimatums or shame-based tactics
Lost in Place is written for parents navigating the emotional and financial toll of supporting an emerging adult who has not launched. Therapists, parent coaches, and educators will also find it a valuable resource for guiding clients through this increasingly common family challenge.
Practical, judgment-free guidance for parents when an adult child won't launch
With one in three U.S. adults ages 18 to 34 still living at home, millions of parents face an emotionally complex stage no one prepared them for. In Lost in Place: How to Support, Motivate, and Launch an Adult Child, certified parent coach Kim Muench delivers secular, shame-free guidance rooted in professional coaching and her own lived experience navigating addiction and mental health challenges.
Lost in Place introduces a clear framework built around three elements parents can control: how they show up, what they provide, and how they respond. Through real-life case studies, relatable stories, and "Parent Points to Ponder" reflection prompts, the book helps readers shift from fear-based reactions to confident, boundaried leadership. QR-linked resources extend learning beyond the page.
Readers will also find:
- Tools for setting healthy financial boundaries when adult children rely on parental support for housing, groceries, and utilities
- Strategies to address mental health struggles, motivation gaps, and other barriers preventing emerging adults from gaining independence
- Guidance on replacing fear-based parenting reactions with calm, confident responses grounded in empathy and clarity
- Real-life scenarios and illustrative case studies that model effective communication between parents and their adult children
- Practical approaches for transforming family dynamics without resorting to tough-love ultimatums or shame-based tactics
Lost in Place is written for parents navigating the emotional and financial toll of supporting an emerging adult who has not launched. Therapists, parent coaches, and educators will also find it a valuable resource for guiding clients through this increasingly common family challenge.
KIM MUENCH is a certified parent coach, speaker, and media contributor specializing in guiding parents of emerging adults ages 18-30 who are struggling to launch. Her coaching blends professional training with lived experience, including parenting through addiction and mental health challenges. A frequent podcast and TV guest with a social following of more than 500,000, she provides individual and group coaching, classes, and a membership community for parents navigating this stage.
Prologue: A Scenario ix
Foreword for Lost in Place xv
Introduction xix
Chapter 1: Welcome to the In-Between: Making Sense of the Lost in Place Years 1
Chapter 2: What "Lost in Place" Looks Like at Home: Signs, Patterns, and Red Flags 13
Chapter 3: What's Really Going On? Identifying the Core Issue Beneath "Lost in Place" 19
Chapter 4: From Conflict to Collaboration: How to Use Problem-Solving as a Path Out of "Lost in Place" 29
Chapter 5: Loving Them Without Losing Yourself: Tolerating Discomfort Without Reacting 43
Chapter 6: Don't Sink with Them: How to Protect Your Energy While Supporting Your Emerging Adult 51
Chapter 7: Generational Patterns: How Your Self-Beliefs Affect the Way You Parent 57
Chapter 8: Parenting from the Inside Out: Trusting Your Intuition 63
Chapter 9: Privacy and Shame: Deciding What You Share 75
Chapter 10: When Helping Hurts: The Hidden Cost of Doing Too Much 81
Chapter 11: Behind the Silence: When Shame Holds Them Back 95
Chapter 12: Parenting Together: Why a United Front Matters When Your Emerging Adult Is Lost in Place 105
Chapter 12a: Mid-Book Check-In: Stephanie, Dave, and Jack 111
Chapter 13: Boundaries, Breakdowns, and Breakthroughs: Supporting Mental Health Without Over-Functioning 117
Chapter 14: Follow-Through, Not Punishment: Reclaiming Your Authority with an Emerging Adult 133
Chapter 15: When Coping Turns to Numbing: Recognizing and Responding to Substance Use in Your Emerging Adult 143
Chapter 16: Escaping into the Screen: Gaming, Gambling, and the Illusion of Control 151
Chapter 17: Not Lazy, Just Lost: Self-Care Without Shame 159
Chapter 18: The Family Living Agreement: Turning Insight into Structure 165
Epilogue: Eighteen Months Later: What Changed (and What We Did When It Didn't) 179
Note About Case Studies 185
References 213
Acknowledgments 217
About the Author 221
Index 223
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Erziehungsratgeber |
| Genre: | Erziehung & Bildung, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
| Medium: | Buch |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394422401 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394422407 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Muench, Kim |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 231 x 160 x 25 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Kim Muench |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 24.11.2026 |
| Gewicht: | 0,499 kg |
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