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fromPsychology Today
28 minutes ago

Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect

Adult children of dysfunctional families often develop perfectionism as a survival strategy, causing anxiety, burnout, poor boundaries, and difficulty trusting and asserting themselves.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

3 Ways to Stop Your Adult Child From Being Rude

Based on my years of coaching parents of entitled adult children, I see the emotional toll parents pay when anticipating the next crisis that pops up on their text messages or literally on their doorstep. Perhaps it is a pressured plea for financial support laden with irrational reasoning ("You never did crap for me, so now I need you to step up for me, finally"). Or, possibly, the torment stems from their adult child's refusal to take responsibility for their actions.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Gray Divorce Can Shock Parents and Adult Children

Adult children of gray divorce often experience isolation, emotional pain, and require professional support and targeted interventions to heal and build resilience.
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fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
Parenting

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michelle Obama Share How They Get Their Adult Kids to Visit Home

fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
Parenting

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michelle Obama Share How They Get Their Adult Kids to Visit Home

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fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: Our 40-something son is constantly changing girlfriends and I'm tired of entertaining them

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: Our 40-something son is constantly changing girlfriends and I'm tired of entertaining them

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: After one date he was calling me baby, and he flipped out at my cooldown text

You were correct to avoid an unpleasant conversation, particularly because you sensed (rightly) that he wouldn't take your message well.
Relationships
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Close Is Too Close Between Parent and Child

Parent/child enmeshment results in unhealthy dependencies and lack of boundaries, causing adult children to feel trapped.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Parents Financially Supporting Adult Children Reaches 3 Year High

Parents of adult children are providing an average of $1,474 monthly support, highlighting the growing trend of financial dependency.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

7 Phrases That Quietly Reveal Your Adult Child Is Hurting

Many adult children struggle silently, using phrases that reveal deeper issues they might not verbally express.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Dear Abby: My children are visiting town and my ex-wife won't let me see them

Communication with adult children should be direct, ignoring ex-spouse's restrictions.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I have a 32 year old daughter that refuses to move on and Dave Ramsey told me she's not going to listen

It's crucial for adult children to become financially independent, even with parental support.
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