Course Content
Unit 1: Understanding Emerging Adulthood
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Introduction
Week 1: Theme
Week 1: Activities
Unit 2: Shifting from Manager to Mentor
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Week 2: Theme
Week 2: Activities
Unit 3: Communication that Builds Trust
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Week 3: Theme
Week 3: Activities
Unit 4: Boundaries & Autonomy
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Week 4: Theme
Week 4: Activities
Unit 5: Emotional Support & Self-Regulation
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Week 5: Theme
Week 5: Activities
Unit 6: Navigating Setbacks and Resilience
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Week 6: Theme
Week 6: Activities
Unit 7: Mental Health Awareness
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Week 7: Theme
Week 7: Activities
Unit 8: Romantic Relationships & Respect
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Week 8: Theme
Week 8: Activities
Unit 9: Career, College, and Direction
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Week 9: Theme
Week 9: Activities
Unit 10: Financial Literacy & Support vs Enabling
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Week 10: Theme
Week 10: Activities
Unit 11: Culture, Values, and Acceptance
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Week 11: Theme
Week 11: Activities
Unit 12: Tech & Social Media Boundaries
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Week 12: Theme
Week 12: Activities
Unit 13: Parental Identity and Letting Go
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Week 13: Theme
Week 13: Activities
Unit 14: Final Self-Assessment
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Week 14: Theme
Week 14: Activities
Parenting Ages 21-22 years

Week 1

 

Theme: Understanding Emerging Adulthood

 

 

The theme of Week 1 centers on building a foundational understanding of the developmental stage of emerging adulthood—a unique life phase between adolescence and full adulthood, typically spanning ages 19 to 24. This stage is marked by exploration in areas such as identity, relationships, education, career paths, and beliefs. Young adults are often seeking independence, yet still rely on emotional or financial support from their parents.

 

By exploring this theme, parents learn to:

  • Recognize that their children are not “grown-ups” yet, but not teenagers anymore.

  • Understand the common challenges young adults face—uncertainty, experimentation, instability.

  • Shift their parenting role from controlling or instructing to supporting and mentoring.

  • Begin letting go of expectations rooted in older models of adulthood (e.g., moving out at 18, having a stable job by 22).

 

This theme is crucial because it lays the emotional and cognitive groundwork for the rest of the program. It invites parents to view their young adults with fresh eyes, building empathy and curiosity rather than frustration or disappointment.

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