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Contents of the "Bonus Bundle"

FREE with your purchase of our
"Contract for an Adult Child"

adult child parenting tools

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

  • Skills they need to develop

  • Financial, employment, and housing readiness

  • 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

  • Ways to reduce tension

  • Tips for setting healthy boundaries

  • 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

  • Strengths and progress

  • Areas that need support or improvement

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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

  • Sample scripts for difficult conversations

  • Ways to handle disagreements calmly and fairly

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Designed to help avoid blowups and foster productive discussions.

5. Personal Responsibility Checklist

A customizable checklist covering:

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  • Daily responsibilities

  • Weekly tasks

  • Household contributions

  • 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

  • What needs improvement

  • Goals for the coming month

  • 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

  • Job applications

  • Chores

  • Financial habits

  • 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:

  • Household Expectations

  • Personal Responsibilities

  • Financial Contributions (if applicable)

  • House Rules and Guidelines

  • Timelines and Goals

  • Consequences for Non-Compliance

  • 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.

adult child behavior contract
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Benefits of Using the Behavior Contract & Additional Tools: 

  • Clear expectations reduce conflict and confusion

  • Easy-to-use tools support personal growth and responsibility

  • Relationship-focused guidance encourages cooperation, not resentment

  • Progress tracking helps families see real change over time

Families often report fewer arguments, more structure, and noticeable progress within weeks.

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