The dynamics between a parent and their adult child can be tough, new and confusing. As the parent, you may have to learn how ...

These simple but powerful statements could pave the way for a stronger, healthier relationship.

"Adult children are at a different developmental stage," he points out. "They are building autonomy, identity and ...

Many parents are surprised to learn that the things they say out of love can make their adult children feel judged, ...

Being a parent to an adult child is certainly different from raising a toddler, a school-age kid or even a teenager. What they needed from you five, 10 or 20 years ago isn’t what they need from you ...

They show up. They text back. They come for the holidays. But something feels hollow—and here's what that actually means.

There is something almost taboo about saying "no" to your own child - even when that child is 28, living independently, and ...

Healthy communication is the foundation of any relationship, even between parents and adult children. While many of the struggles adult children face as a result of their childhood experiences later ...

How your kids treat you as adults is a direct reflection of their childhood. There is no instruction manual that can prepare you for the ups and downs of raising a tiny human into a competent and ...

When an adult child lashes out with blame, contempt, or manipulation, many parents (and often siblings of the offending adult child) find themselves stunned by just how much abuse they tolerate. In my ...

A recent Cornell study found that 27% of adults are estranged from a family member. Research from Ohio State finds that 26% of fathers are estranged from an adult child—and that fathers are 22% more ...