How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims is a guide that argues against “helicopter parenting” and offers practical advice for raising self-sufficient children by allowing them to make mistakes and develop resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination. Drawing on her experiences as a former Stanford Dean and mother, the author provides strategies for parents to step back, let their children take on more responsibility, and learn essential life skills needed for a successful adulthood.