Parenting Your Adult Child
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN You can’t correct every parenting mistake you’ll ever make. If you find yourself trying to correct mistakes you made years ago, stop. You can accomplish much more by listening to your adult child now than you can by trying to right your past wrongs. Parenting young children involves a lot of talking. Now that they are older, take time to listen. anymore doesn’t mean they don’t need love. Love from a spouse or a child of their own will never fully replace a parent’s love. Let your child know you always have their back. Be proud of them and their accomplishments as an adult. Your love and support means just as much now as it did when you were raising them. Parenting an adult is an exciting adventure. Remember, while your relationship will change throughout the years, your child will never stop needing your love and support. LOVE THEM Just because your child isn’t under your roof
TREAT YOUR ADULT LIKE AN ADULT No adult wants to feel treated like a child. They need a support system, but they don’t need help with their homework anymore. Give them space and let them feel free to explore adult life. Don’t tell them what to do. Offer guidance only when it’s wanted. Be open with them about your mistakes so they can learn from your experiences as well as their own.
When your child packs their bags and strikes out on their own, your parenting journey isn’t over. It’s just different. Regardless of their age, distance from home, or stage of life, your child still needs a parent. You may not be changing diapers or teaching them to drive, but your child still needs your support. Here are three guidelines that will help you make the transition from parenting a child to parenting an adult.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHT SHOULDER PAIN THROWS YOUR GAME OFF But Physical Therapy Can Help
such a small space, it can be hard to pinpoint the exact source of your issues. Advance Physical Therapy uses manual hands-on therapy, which is more dynamic and responsive than any MRI, to diagnose exactly what’s making your shoulder hurt. From there, we will prescribe a personalized treatment plan that will get you back to your best. This treatment will usually include exercises to increase range of motion and strengthen your joints and tendons. We teach proper movement techniques that will allow you to safely perform activities. We also specialize in post- surgical rehab. Dr. Jones has experienced shoulder issues himself, so he understands the ins and outs of pain mitigation, rehabilitation, and strengthening. Whether you’re in the major leagues, Little League, a weekend softball league, or the league of everyday life, you shouldn’t have to worry about shoulder pain. Let Advance Physical Therapy get you back into the swing of things.
With baseball season right around the corner, we thought it would be the perfect time to discuss shoulder pain. Shoulder issues such as rotator cuff tears and tendinitis are some of the most common injuries for baseball players of all ages. But you don’t have to be throwing 100 mph fastballs to experience shoulder trouble. It can happen to anybody, and it’s often very debilitating. When you suffer from shoulder pain, especially on your dominant arm, daily tasks can become a major chore. When you’re in pain, picking up objects from a high shelf will make you cringe. Nobody should go through daily life fearful of basic movements or writing off their favorite activities. Luckily, physical therapy can be extremely effective in healing shoulder issues. Part of the reason shoulder trouble can be so pesky is that the shoulder is a nexus for a significant number of tendons and muscles. With so much infrastructure in
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