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 ...

There are a number of behaviors, habits, and issues that spark tension in family dynamics, especially between adult children and their parents later in life, according to a study from the Psychology & ...

In 1935, zoologist Konrad Lorenz observed that ducklings and goslings believed the first object they saw or heard to be their parent. When newly hatched ducklings were exposed to Lorenz’s quacking, ...

Parents of struggling adult children often feel a crushing sense of responsibility. Many parents think they must step in, whether it’s financial support, constant problem-solving, or emotional rescue ...

Aging can bring changes to people's bodies, minds and relationships — changes that many are often not prepared for. Erlene Rosowsky, a clinical psychologist who specializes in aging, says many people ...

While it is common to say that rates of estrangement are skyrocketing, this is not the case. Estrangement used to be a secret, sensitive topic, and was not studied or quantified. Parents would say to ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Navigating the parent-adult child relationship can be ...

A recent Cornell study found that 27% of adults are estranged from a family member. Research from Ohio State finds that 26% of fathers are estranged from an adult child—and that fathers are 22% more ...

Half of all parents with adult children provide regular financial support. The average support per adult child amounts to $1,474 per month. Some parents contribute more to their kids than to their own ...

Preparing for a baby, having a newborn and then raising a child are big milestones. There are so many books on what to expect with you’re expecting, and now there are tons of child psychologists ...