When Helping Hurts: How Snowplow Parenting Contributes to Failure to Launch

When Helping Hurts: How Snowplow Parenting Contributes to Failure to Launch

Many parents find themselves asking the same difficult question: Am I helping my child grow, or am I making it harder for them to become independent? In this episode of What Do We Do Now? from AMFM Healthcare, host Robin Lovell is joined by Aja Chavez, Vice President of Adolescent Services at AMFM Healthcare, and Dr. Chris Hoff, narrative therapist, educator, and founder of the California Family Institute, for a conversation about one of the most common concerns families face today: failure to launch. The conversation offers practical guidance for parents who recognize these patterns at home, including how to set healthy boundaries, introduce accountability, tolerate their own discomfort, and support growth without stepping in too quickly to solve every problem. If you're raising a teen or young adult and wondering how to balance support with independence, this episode provides valuable insight, practical tools, and a hopeful perspective. Follow Us * Facebook @AMFMHealthcare [https://www.facebook.com/amissionformichael/] * Instagram @AMFMHealthcare [https://www.instagram.com/amissionformichael/] * LinkedIn @AMFM Healthcare [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amfmtreatment] Presented by AMFM Healthcare www.amfmhealthcare.com [http://www.amfmhealthcare.com] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Do You Hold Boundaries Without Triggering a Crisis?

Setting boundaries with a teen or young adult can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions escalate and every conversation feels high-stakes. In this episode of What Do We Do Now? from AMFM Healthcare, host Robin Lovell speaks with Ashley Peña, Vice President of Outpatient Operations for Mission Connection at AMFM Healthcare, and Ben Seymour, a nationally recognized interventionist with more than 25 years of experience in behavioral healthcare. They discuss why boundaries are so difficult for families, the difference between accountability and punishment, and how parents can communicate limits without pushing their child further away. The conversation also explores emotional regulation, conflict repair, and what healthy boundaries actually look like in real life. If you’re trying to support a struggling teen while still holding clear expectations, this episode offers practical insight and reassurance. Follow Us * Facebook @AMFMHealthcare [https://www.facebook.com/amissionformichael/] * Instagram @AMFMHealthcare [https://www.instagram.com/amissionformichael/] * LinkedIn @AMFM Healthcare [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amfmtreatment] Presented by AMFM Healthcare www.amfmhealthcare.com [http://www.amfmhealthcare.com] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is this a Phase or Is It Something More?

Most parents have been there. Something feels off with their teenager, but they can't quite name it. In this episode of What Do We Do Now? from AMFM Healthcare, host Robin Lovell sits down with two clinicians who work with teens and families every day to help parents figure out when to worry and when to wait. Robin is joined by Aja Chavez, Vice President of Adolescent Services at AMFM Healthcare and a licensed therapist with years of direct experience in residential and outpatient care. Also joining the conversation is Dr. David Rowe, a neuropsychologist who leads a nationwide assessment practice and spends his days helping families understand what is really going on with their child beneath the surface. They cover what normal teenage development actually looks like, where it crosses into something more serious, and why waiting too long to ask for help is one of the most common mistakes families make. If you are in that uncertain space right now, this episode is a good place to start. Follow Us * Facebook @AMFMHealthcare [https://www.facebook.com/amissionformichael/] * Instagram @AMFMHealthcare [https://www.instagram.com/amissionformichael/] * LinkedIn @AMFM Healthcare [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amfmtreatment] Presented by AMFM Healthcare www.amfmhealthcare.com [http://www.amfmhealthcare.com] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to What Do We Do Now? by AMFM Healthcare

Welcome to What Do We Do Now? by AMFM Healthcare. A podcast for parents who feel like something isn’t quite right with their teen or young adult, and aren’t sure what to do next. Each episode brings in clinicians and professionals who work closely with families every day. Together, we talk through what parents are seeing at home, what might be behind those changes, and how to think about the next step when things feel uncertain. This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about helping you make sense of what you’re seeing, ask better questions, and feel more confident in how you move forward with your child. If you’re trying to figure out what’s going on, and what to do next, this is the place to start. Follow Us * Facebook @AMFMHealthcare [https://www.facebook.com/amissionformichael/] * Instagram @AMFMHealthcare [https://www.instagram.com/amissionformichael/] * LinkedIn @AMFM Healthcare [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amfmtreatment] Presented by AMFM Healthcare www.amfmhealthcare.com [http://www.amfmhealthcare.com] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.