You can tell a lot about an ungrateful adult kid by the phrases they toss at you when they want something. If they're saying ...

Therapists can help estranged families understand the past, work on making amends, and potentially rebuild their ...

Family Beef is our advice column at HuffPost dealing with family, parenting and conflict with the people you love most.

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 & ...

I have been coaching parents of struggling adult children for over thirty years. My work in these situations encompasses the United States and abroad. Most parents who contact me are looking to feel ...

7 Ways To Stay Close With Adult Children Without Being Overbearing originally appeared on Parade. Your child seemingly went from crying over their first birthday smash cake to blowing out 18 candles, ...

The transition into adulthood is a complex journey, one that ideally culminates in self-sufficiency, empathy, and a deep sense of responsibility. But what happens when that journey stalls, and a ...

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 ...

I often hear from parents who want coaching on how to deal with an adult child who is upset with them. The stories include painful details of adult children pulling away. In some cases, parents feel ...

Maybe you’ve heard of the term “boomerang children,” where adult kids move back in with mom and dad. It’s a fairly common occurrence, with approximately one-third of U.S. adult children ages 18 to 34 ...

The law says if a “child” was disabled before the age of 22, he or she will get disabled adult child, or DAC, benefits.(miodrag ignjatovic / Getty Images) Whenever I see a parent with a disabled child ...