Helping Your Young Adult Thrive

Monday, December 14, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM Community Meeting Room Main Library 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169 This workshop is for parents and caregivers of folks in their late teens and early twenties struggling with motivation, direction, or launching into adult life. Many young people in their late teens and early twenties are struggling with motivation, direction, or launching into adult life, and parents often feel unsure how to help. This workshop explains why today’s young adults face a genuinely different world, from economic pressure to social media, anxiety, gaming, and online gambling. Parents will learn what tends to backfire, seven practical strategies that actually work, and the signs that it may be time to seek professional support. The workshop is intended for parents of teens and young adults, as well as grandparents and other caregivers. About the Speaker: Steve Walker is a certified life and leadership coach and the founder of Integrity and Joy LLC. As a U.S. diplomat, he resigned from the Foreign Service in protest of U.S. inaction on the genocide in Bosnia, then spent five years as an activist, appearing on CNN, PBS, BBC, and NPR. He went on to spend 25 years in education, including eight years directing an innovative lab school in New York. Today, Steve leads a workshop series at Hull Public Library, speaks to organizations such as AstraZeneca, and coaches individuals, leaders, parents, and young adults through life’s transitions. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the Friends of the Library webpage.