No one tells you how disorienting it feels when the child who once needed you for everything suddenly doesn’t. The transition from full-time parent to optional presence can leave even the most ...

Then, framing your apology as a learning opportunity is reassuring to children. Saying something like “I’m learning, I didn’t know how to do it right, and we are going to figure out a way that works ...

Say all your hard work pays off and by the time your kids are grown and starting to launch their own lives, you’re in a comfortable financial position and can afford to help them out. Should you? And ...

Your adult children's home is a space they've created to feel comfortable and in control. Even if you have the best intentions, surprising them with impromptu visits can disrupt their routines, plans, ...

Blaming yourself — or your child — for the cracks in your relationship isn’t going to make things better between the two of you. Instead of pointing fingers, “turn blame into responsibility to do ...

Do you suck at saying sorry? This simple 3-step flowchart will show you how to apologize to someone so they accept your apology. Do you suck at saying sorry? Admitting where you messed up isn’t always ...

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DEAR ANNIE: How do I convey to my adult married children that I do not like being around my ex for the holidays? My son lives several states away, and he invited my daughter and her family, my ex, and ...

Putting our children first is a natural human inclination. But when we model this behavior, not just with them, but with others as well, what’s the trickle-down message? Should they too put others ...

The relationship between parents and their children goes through significant changes over the course of time. When their kids are young, parents provide 24/7 care. As their kids get older, parents ...

Like all things in life, too much of a good thing can go very, very wrong — particularly, when it comes to doling out money to adult kids. According to experts, there are many appropriate instances ...

Videos of caregivers chatting with babies as if they’re adults are going viral and sparking conversation. Instead of relying on traditional “baby talk,” some parents are choosing to speak to their ...