Rethinking Parenting: Launching
Helping parents navigate the transition from adolescence into adulthood — with greater wisdom, emotional awareness, healthy boundaries, and hope.
Wendy Kihiu
For parents navigating the messy middle.
Launching a child into adulthood is no longer as simple as “You’re eighteen — good luck.” Many parents today feel caught between two exhausting extremes: pushing young people out too soon — or carrying them too long.
In a culture shaped by rising anxiety, emotional overwhelm, delayed independence, social media pressures, and uncertainty about adulthood, many families are asking: How do we stay connected while still helping our kids grow up?
This book was written for that question.
The eBook is available now on Amazon Kindle.
The paperback is now available to order on Amazon.
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Rethinking Parenting: Launching helps parents navigate the launch years with greater wisdom.
The book blends attachment science, trauma-aware insight, practical tools, real-life stories, and faith-shaped encouragement in a way that feels both grounded and accessible.
This book is for:
- Parents of preteens, teens, and young adults
- Families navigating slow launches or “failure-to-launch” concerns
- Parents struggling with anxiety, conflict, or emotional disconnection
- Caregivers wanting healthier boundaries without losing relationship
- Church leaders, educators, and professionals working with families
Wendy Kihiu, MA, LMFT
Wendy Kihiu is a licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, and creator of Rethinking Parenting. She works with teens, young adults, couples, and families, helping parents navigate the emotional and relational challenges of the launch years with greater clarity, connection, and confidence.
“The goal is not raising children who simply comply — but helping young people grow into grounded, resilient, responsible adults while staying connected along the way.”
— Rethinking Parenting: Launching