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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why Won’t My Child Grow Up?

from Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

On today’s episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali talks with a mother who says her 19 year old son seems stuck, falling behind, and not ready to launch into adulthood. She worries he isn’t becoming more independent and believes excessive screen time, phone use, and video games may be contributing to the problem.She also wonders if her own overprotective parenting has unintentionally held him back. Dr. Shefali unpacks these challenges and offers practical insights to help this mother and other parents facing similar struggles raise confident, independent young adults.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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