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.

Parenting is often considered one of the toughest and least recognized roles, but seeing your adult children grow up can make ...

Clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten explains that many adults are told they 'had a good childhood,' yet still ...

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 ...

These are the quickest ways to sabotage an otherwise healthy parent-child connection. Tensions in relationships between parents and their adult children are nothing short of common. Whether they’re ...

RCCP outlines four skills that help adults develop productive relationships with kids.

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 ...

Often we don't realize we're caught up in a toxic relationship until we're enmeshed in one. Here's what to do if you become ...

As with all meaningful bonds, the connection between parents and adult children requires effort and care, HuffPost reports.

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 ...

After college, my parents and I continued to relate in the same way we had when I was young. The mismatch pushed me to change my relationship with my parents. We became best friends in the process.

Being a parent to an adult child is certainly different from raising a toddler, a school-age kid or even a teenager. What they needed from you five, 10 or 20 years ago isn’t what they need from you ...