"Fathers and Sons - A Sorry Lot." Carl Whitaker, Psychiatrist, and Family Therapist My mentor in graduate school remarked about the difficulty
Rules of Engagement for Parents of Young Adults
"I don't know if I am doing the right thing when it comes to my young adult?" "I don't know what the right balance is between being supportive and
Parental Estrangement, Part II: My Daughter-in-Law Stole Our Son
Guest article by Dr. Josh Coleman When Sam brought Maria home for the first time from college, she didn’t make a particularly good impression. She
Parental Estrangement, Part I: Why Should I Apologize?
Parental estrangement is a term used to describe the loss of a previously existing relationship between a parent and a child through
Parents – A Letter To Your Young Adult can Make a Big Difference
How few people write personal letters anymore? In 2015 the frequency with which someone received a personal letter was every ten weeks. I assume it is
Parents – Learn to Listen More Effectively to Your Young Adult
We hear our young adults say we are not listening, or you don't understand when the issue may be that we disagree with them. We have likely used this
Road Trips can Foster a More Adult-to-Adult Connection with Your Young Adult
Road trips I took with my father when I was a teenager and even into college years were special. These were typically his sales calls, where I got to
Parents, Have You Let Go? Take the Quiz
Parents need to let go of their young adults and establish a new source of fulfillment and satisfaction in life. Parents, starting with boomers, have
A Vision for Your Young Adult – Living at Home Five Years From Now?
Most likely your young adult will not be living at home in five years, especially if they have anything to say about it. When I ask this question of