Freedom to Launch is a self-paced course designed for parents of young adults who feel “stuck.” Instead of working with your kid directly, the course teaches you how to change the patterns at home. Setting healthy boundaries, communicating effectively, and creating the structure that naturally leads to independence. The tools and concepts you'll learn are the product of 15+ years of Michael's own clinical experience.

Freedom to Launch is for parents of young adults (typically 18–30) who are struggling with issues like lack of motivation, social isolation, gaming or screen overuse, poor follow-through, or dependence at home. If you’ve tried therapy, nagging, or tough love and nothing has stuck, this course gives you a proven playbook that's already worked for hundreds of families.

Yes, if you are willing to change your approach, you’ll see results. Most parents feel relief quickly because the very first modules help them understand what’s actually happening and what to do next. The emotional chaos at home often begins to settle once parents stop reacting and start leading with clarity. Behavioral changes in the young adult tend to show up gradually. Things like better communication, more cooperation, or taking small steps toward responsibility, and these usually begin within the first few weeks of consistent implementation. Every family is different, but the combination of structure, boundaries, and calmer interactions creates noticeable momentum far sooner than most parents expect. And remember, you’re backed by our money-back guarantee. If you're not happy with your progress, you get your money back.

The course is self-paced, so you can move through it on your own schedule, but it’s not something you can rush. Because we care about real, lasting change, the program goes far beyond teaching concepts. You’ll work through a series of interactive lessons, reflections, and skill-based exercises that ensure you can apply what you’re learning at home with confidence.

The course was developed with the help of learning design experts to balance insight with practice, meaning parents don’t just learn what to do, but actually build the competence to do it. Most parents complete the course in about 8 weeks, though some finish in as little as 6, while others take 10 or more depending on their pace and family needs.

That’s common, and we help with it. The course gives both parents a shared framework and communication strategies so you’re consistent at home. No more good cop/bad cop dynamics, just a unified front.

No child buy-in needed, this program is for parents only. You’ll be making behind-the-scenes changes in how you interact, set boundaries, and support (or not support) your child. Often, your kid won’t even realize you’re “doing a program," they’ll just notice mom/dad is acting differently. That said, many parents find that as things improve, they share some lessons with their child (like a budgeting tip or a YouTube clip from the course) to bring them onboard subtly. But it’s not required. This is about empowering you to lead the change.

Pushback is normal at first, but we coach you through it. In one of your program modules, you’ll learn a step-by-step script for introducing new boundaries without it exploding into a fight (yes, it’s possible!). And another module covers exactly how to stay calm and firm even if they test you. The result: your child may resist for a short while, but once they see you’re consistent and loving, they almost always come around. We’ve seen even the most conflict-avoidant parents turn things around using our approach, so have faith, and remember that we and an entire community of other parents are here to support you through the transition.

It’s extremely common for parents to worry they won’t be able to stay consistent, especially if past attempts at setting limits have blown up or fizzled out. That’s why the course is built around simple, doable steps that build your confidence gradually. You’ll learn exactly how to introduce new expectations, how to respond when your child pushes back, and how to stay grounded instead of overwhelmed. You don’t need to be perfect for this to work, you just need a clear plan and the ability to follow it well enough. Most parents are surprised by how much easier follow-through becomes once they’re not improvising or reacting in the moment.

Some resistance is normal when old dynamics start to shift, and it often means you’re finally disrupting the patterns that kept everyone stuck. The course prepares you for this so you’re not caught off guard, and it shows you exactly how to introduce new boundaries in a way that reduces escalation rather than fuels it. You’ll learn how to communicate calmly, hold firm without becoming confrontational, and create a home environment that feels predictable rather than punitive. With the right approach, pushback usually decreases over time because your young adult adjusts to the new structure and expectations.

Yes. These challenges are extremely common among young adults who are struggling to launch, and they don’t prevent the system from working. The course focuses on the patterns at home that you can actually influence. Things like communication, responsibility, follow-through, and how you respond when your child shuts down or avoids. You don’t need your young adult to be in therapy for this approach to make progress, and you don’t need to take on the role of therapist yourself. When the environment at home shifts, many young adults begin functioning better, even if their underlying mental health challenges are still present.

Every family is unique, and we take that into account. The principles you’ll learn apply whether your child is neurotypical or neurodivergent (ADHD, ASD, etc.). In fact, many of our tools (like structured routines and clear rewards/consequences) work wonders for neurodivergent young adults craving consistency‍. If you’re a single parent, you’ll find support from others in similar shoes in our community, and our strategies are designed for one or two-parent implementation. We even have bonus resources on co-parenting and blended family challenges if that’s a factor. Bottom line: whatever your circumstances, you’ll adapt the core framework to fit, and our private parent community is here to help you do that. (And if an issue lies outside our scope, we’ll be honest and guide you to appropriate resources.)

Most traditional parenting programs are designed for raising children or teens, and general online advice isn’t built for the specific challenges of a young adult who is stuck, unmotivated, or dependent. Freedom to Launch is built entirely around the failure-to-launch pattern and shows you exactly how to shift the dynamics that keep a young adult stalled in place. Instead of broad tips or theory, you get a structured, clinically informed framework with clear steps, scripts, and strategies that are specific to parents of 18–30 year olds who are resisting adulthood. It’s a complete roadmap based on Michael Devine's 15 years of clinical experience rather than scattered suggestions.