It’s common for aging parents to have unrealistic expectations for their relationship with adult children. I want to empower ...

I’d seen micromanaging parents but I didn’t realize it was a trend until my daughter was going into her senior year of college more than a decade ago. She had a scheduling issue that would have ...

All relationships go through periods of transformation. A marked change happens when kids grow up, leave the house, and embark on their own journey. For some adult children, being apart from their ...

When parents announce their decision to separate, the focus typically shifts to supporting younger children through the transition. However, divorce can profoundly affect adult children as well, ...

Parents of struggling adult children often feel a crushing sense of responsibility. Many parents think they must step in, whether it’s financial support, constant problem-solving, or emotional rescue ...

From before they are even born, we love our children. And we continue to want the best for them whether we’re swaddling them in their cradle or packing them off to college. But when we feel the ...

Setting financial boundaries, especially financial ones, with adult children presents some unique challenges. On the one hand, you want to help them out when they’re in a bind. But you don’t want to ...

Setting boundaries is a critical part of a person’s well-being and experts say it can not only help you handle and reduce stress but can also lead to healthier relationships. However, it’s not always ...