The Crowded Nest

Guiding parents and adult children toward their next chapter

Boundary setting is just the beginning

Holistic coaching for every member of your crowded nest

It’s possible to honor everyone on the route forward

By the time people get to me, emotions are high

  • A small brown bird perched on a tree branch, surrounded by green leaves in a natural setting.

    Is it me?

    Parents wonder, “Did I do something wrong? How did we get here?” And more importantly, “What do we do next?!”

  • A yellow bird perched in a grass nest, surrounded by natural greenery.

    Is it them?

    Why can’t my kid get off their ass and find their way forward? What else do they need?

  • A person in a white suit stands amidst a chaotic pile of garbage, contrasting sharply with the surrounding debris.

    Is it this dumpster fire of our larger culture?

    How can anyone launch into this economy amid the divisiveness that swirls around us?

The origin point is less important than the destination

What do you want? What does your (adult) kid want? High probability that there’s significant overlap: independence and enrichment for them, but not at your expense (literally and figuratively).

So, what’s the route? What are the ingredients necessary to move forward?

Every family is different, but the broad brushstrokes tend to cluster around 3 key areas:

  • Priorities: everyone has to define these for themselves

  • Ownership: what part of the process do you own? what part does your kid own?

  • Alchemy: what’s the chemical reaction that happens within your household and how does it need to shift?