#long-distance-parenting
#long-distance-parenting

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Harriette Cole: I think he coerced my daughter into an open relationship

Gently check in with an adult child in an open relationship, support her autonomy, and encourage speaking up if she feels uncomfortable.

Relationships

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: My daughter is tight with the Jersey in-laws, and I'm so jealous

Shift jealousy to gratitude for the daughter’s new family, establish regular weekly check-in calls without guilting, and set clear boundaries about paid work.

Parenting

fromBusiness Insider

2 months ago

My kids' grandparents live far away. We make sure to FaceTime at least once a week and see them 4 to 5 times a year.

Raising children far from grandparents compelled creation of a local support network of friends, neighbors, and community while maintaining intermittent grandparent connections.

fromBusiness Insider

3 months ago

When my 2 kids moved out for college, I felt so lost. Here's how I stay connected with them.

After wiping my tears on the drive home and adjusting to the quiet of my house, I was surprised by what lingered. Naturally, I missed my kids when they left for college, but I couldn't shake the feeling of helplessness. My two oldest children are now away at college, and my youngest is preparing to leave the nest in a year. Now, there's nothing for me to do. They no longer need me in the same way they once did.