In the field of psychology, attachment theory proposes that interpersonal experiences early in life should shape how people ...

As a psychologist, I know I need to give my 20-something sons independence, but redefining our relationship has been hard ...

Even the most loving parents can unknowingly push their adult children away. Here are seven subtle habits to drop if you want ...

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 ...

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how you can strengthen your relationship with your adult children, like making sure you both respect each ...

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 ...

When you get remarried later in life, it can be nice to develop a relationship with your spouse’s adult children as well. What would you do if your new husband got upset when you wanted to spend time ...

Once upon a time there would have been no need for this article. Long ago parents did not need to figure out how to redesign a relationship with their adult-children. Life was predictably short, and ...

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 & ...

While perspectives on love, relationship values, and expressions of affection tend to naturally shift throughout generations and age groups, the pursuit of connection is one thing that remains the ...