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

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

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 ...

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 ...

As we mature, the relationship we have with our parents is bound to change — sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Fostering a healthy dynamic in this new phase of life does take some work. Clear ...

When your grown child thinks of you first when they receive good or even bad news, they value what you have to say and trust ...

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 ...

Even if they’re not entirely aware of it, many parents have a favorite child in their families, at least according to a study from the Psychological Bulletin. This hidden favoritism and preference, ...