In the middle of a diaper change or during a teenage shouting contest, parents might dream of the day they are on the "same ...

Ghosting someone isn't just a term for dating anymore; it's now a grim reality for a lot of families. More parents are discovering that their adult children have cut off all communication with them ...

Adult children's avoidance of visiting their parents is rarely about laziness or ingratitude. It reflects complex, measurable ...

Many people, especially younger generations of adult kids, get caught up in the “right” and “wrong” of their beliefs. They perceive their own values and opinions to be right, causing a lot of ...

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, ...

Growing up doesn't mean growing apart, but it does change how parents and adult children relate to each other. Many parents struggle to adjust their approach as their children mature, leading to ...

"When Oprah asked one of the adult children in the audience to explain why he had gone no-contact, he described a situation ...

Relationships between parents and their grown kids can be incredibly meaningful when worked on intentionally. But too often, old habits of speaking and interacting stand in the way of parents and ...

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 ...

Are you dealing with a high-conflict parent? Have you ever thought, "My parent(s) need therapy"? Do you ever feel like you were the adult in your own family growing up? Maybe your parent was angry, ...

In trying to help grown children, parents can hurt their own retirement security. Here’s how to stop the flow of money.