Adult Child still living at home?

Contents of the "Bonus Bundle"
FREE with your purchase of our
"Contract for an Adult Child"

A clear, compassionate system to help your adult child succeed at home — and eventually on their own.
This bundle gives you everything you need to set expectations, reduce conflict, and create a practical path toward independence. All materials are provided as easy-to-use, printable PDFs.
What’s Included:
1. Path to Independence Worksheets (4 pages)
A step-by-step planning tool designed to help your adult child identify:
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Long-term and short-term goals
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Skills they need to develop
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Financial, employment, and housing readiness
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Milestones and progress markers
This worksheet helps them visualize—and commit to—their path toward living independently.
2. Tips for Getting Along
A simple guide that provides:
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Everyday communication strategies
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Ways to reduce tension
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Tips for setting healthy boundaries
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Guidance on maintaining a respectful household environment
3. “Getting Along” Assessment Tool
A quick assessment tool that helps to identify:
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The biggest sources of conflict
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Strengths and progress
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Areas that need support or improvement
Useful for monthly check-ins or as a starting point before implementing the contract.
4. Conflict Resolution Guide
A practical, easy-to-follow tool containing:
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Steps for de-escalating tense situations
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Sample scripts for difficult conversations
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Ways to handle disagreements calmly and fairly
Designed to help avoid blowups and foster productive discussions.
5. Personal Responsibility Checklist
A customizable checklist covering:
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Daily responsibilities
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Weekly tasks
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Household contributions
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Behavior expectations
Helps reinforce consistency and accountability.
6. Monthly Progress Review Form
A reflection tool for parents and adult children to evaluate:
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What went well this month
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What needs improvement
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Goals for the coming month
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Any necessary adjustments to the contract
Encourages ongoing dialogue and helps track real improvement over time.
7. Monthly Habit Tracker
A simple visual tracker that supports the creation of healthy routines (or the elimination of unhealthy habits), such as:
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Sleep
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Job applications
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Chores
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Financial habits
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Personal responsibilities
Helpful for building momentum and seeing patterns.
8. Ways to Spend Quality Time Together
A list of ideas designed to strengthen the relationship, promote connection, and balance seriousness with positive shared experiences.
All of the above...PLUS, the full 7-Page
"Behavior Contract for an Adult Child Living at Home"
Our highly-structured, easy-to-understand "Behavior Contract for an Adult Child" addresses the following topics and issues:
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Household Expectations
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Personal Responsibilities
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Financial Contributions (if applicable)
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House Rules and Guidelines
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Timelines and Goals
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Consequences for Non-Compliance
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A Signature Section for Accountability
This Contract for an Adult Child creates clarity, reduces misunderstandings, and provides a fair and consistent framework for daily life.

Benefits of Using the Behavior Contract & Additional Tools:
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Clear expectations reduce conflict and confusion
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Easy-to-use tools support personal growth and responsibility
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Relationship-focused guidance encourages cooperation, not resentment
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Progress tracking helps families see real change over time
Families often report fewer arguments, more structure, and noticeable progress within weeks.


