Dr. Stefanie Mazer, Psy.D, a Florida-based psychologist, notes that you may only hear from your adult child at predictable intervals, such as holidays, birthdays or significant life events. "It can be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When adult children cut off ties with their parents, their world can fall apart. But despite feeling abandoned and distressed, ...

As a parent coach, I hear this dilemma often: “My adult child won’t get a job, and I don’t know what to do.” Parents feel torn between wanting to help and fearing they’re enabling laziness or ...

It is maddening for many parents of adult children who resist or refuse to seek employment. I have coached parents who feel anxious and helpless as they watch their adult children retreat from the ...

It can be hard for engaged parents to let their adult children grow up. After all, you've spent 18+ years making sure their needs were met and that they were healthy, and they've always had your back ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand the relationship between parents and their young adult children ages 18 to 34. Most of the analysis in this report is based on two surveys ...

Even if they’re not entirely aware of it, many parents have a favorite child in their families, at least according to a study from the Psychological Bulletin. This hidden favoritism and preference, ...

In a recent online post, an adult child recounted their painful encounter with their mother after years of low contact. This ...