Navigating adulthood with the shadow of a toxic upbringing is challenging. If you had toxic parents, you might find yourself struggling with certain expressions that seem second nature to others.

Tensions in relationships between parents and their adult children are nothing short of common. Whether they’re caused by the natural kind of disconnection that happens when children leave home or by ...

Preparing for a baby, having a newborn and then raising a child are big milestones. There are so many books on what to expect with you’re expecting, and now there are tons of child psychologists ...

Understand the key differences between platonic, romantic, codependent, casual, open, and toxic relationships. Learn to ...

Many parents love the romantic partner selections of their children. Others don’t. Many moms and dads, although they often can’t articulate exactly why, feel unsettled, distrustful, or suspicious.

Cutting off or stepping away from a troubled parent, sibling, or even an entire family may seem like a first step toward healing and autonomy. Yet, for many, the dysfunctional emotional and behavioral ...

So, if your adult child still treats people with respect, regardless of whether or not they agree with them, you raised them ...

7 Ways To Stay Close With Adult Children Without Being Overbearing originally appeared on Parade. Your child seemingly went from crying over their first birthday smash cake to blowing out 18 candles, ...

Parents will do anything for their kids, but that could be coming at a huge cost ‒ to themselves, according to a new study. More than a third (36%) of the 3,000 parents surveyed by Ameriprise in ...

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 ...

The Biggest Obstacle To Repairing a Parent and Adult-Child Relationship, Psychologist Says originally appeared on Parade. Preparing for a baby, having a newborn and then raising a child are big ...