Parents & Adult Children

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable....

Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition.

When your parents are pathologically self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the pain they cause is deep and often difficult to put into words. But it was not your fault, and there are tools you can use to heal the trauma caused by your childhood.

A guide for parents whose adult children have cut off contact that reveals the hidden logic of estrangement, explores its cultural causes, and offers practical advice for parents trying to reestablish contact with their adult children....

Bursting with actionable steps you can use IMMEDIATELY to transform the way you communicate, this compelling, highly effective book serves as your comprehensive guide to better communication....

The Color of Water touches listeners of all colors as a vivid portrait of growing up, a haunting meditation on race and identity, and a lyrical valentine to a mother from her son....

Were you raised by a narcissist? This guide will show you how to quiet your critical inner voice and start living life on your own terms.

In Done with the Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children, Sheri McGregor, MA, helps parents break free from emotional pain - and move forward in their own lives....

You love your mother, but she drives you crazy. She controls, criticizes, and butts into your life constantly. Then when you try and set boundaries, the pushback and resulting guilt are so bad you tell yourself.... it's just not worth it....

Family scapegoating is an insidious form of "invisible" abuse that is difficult to recognize. It is therefore critical that adult survivors of dysfunctional or narcissistic family systems understand what type of abuse they are trying to recover from.

In Your New Life with Adult Children, Dr. Gary Chapman—author of the worldwide bestseller The 5 Love Languages—teams up with clinical psychiatrist Dr. Ross Campbell to provide the insights you need when your child moves into adulthood.

Whether you're sleep deprived with a colicky newborn or navigating the emotional roller coaster of a teenager, parenting has its ups and downs, its confusion and clarity, its big blowups and small victories....

From an expert in adolescent psychology comes a groundbreaking, timely, and necessary guide for parents of the 2.2 million young adults in America who are struggling to find their way in the world....

Often, the grown children of emotionally absent mothers can't quite put a finger on what's missing from their lives....

In this remarkable self-help guide, Dr. Susan Forward draws on case histories and the real-life voices of adult children of toxic parents to help you free yourself from the frustrating patterns of your relationship with your parents....

This unique book supports parents who are struggling with the heartache of having a teenager or an adult child who is troubled, angry, or distant....

Today’s college-bound kids are stressed, anxious, and navigating demands in their lives unimaginable to a previous generation. They’re performance machines, hitting the benchmarks they’re “supposed” to in order to reach the next tier of a relentless ladder....

No matter how old your child is, you’ll always be their parent. Discover how you can sustain your relationship even when you’re no longer under the same roof....

Walking on Eggshells is the much-needed road map that will keep you connected to the people you love most....

Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers is a science-backed and effective guide designed to help women heal from the long-term effects of growing up with a narcissistic mother.

More than 10 years after Parenting Your Adult Child was published, much has changed—including young adults themselves, as well as their parents. Economic upheavals, challenges to traditional values and beliefs, the phenomenon of over-involved "helicopter parenting"....

In this deeply etched and haunting memoir, Vivian Gornick tells the story of her lifelong battle with her mother for independence. Gornick's groundbreaking book confronts what Edna O'Brien has called "the principal crux of female despair"....

Discover specific coping strategies for dealing with issues common to children of borderline parents and make the major decision whether to confront your parent about his or her condition....

As a parent, your role changes drastically after your kids grow up. You fear heartache and strained relationships when your children choose difficult—even seemingly wrong—paths. Love, Pray, Listen is the gracious, practical resource you need....

El vínculo amoroso e imperfecto que tenemos con nuestra madre se convierte en el estambre con que tejemos historias agridulces a lo largo de nuestra existencia.

Family scapegoating is an insidious form of "invisible" abuse that is difficult to recognize. It is therefore critical that adult survivors of dysfunctional or narcissistic family systems understand what type of abuse they are trying to recover from. In Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed, licensed psychotherapist and family systems expert Rebecca C. Mandeville uses her research findings on what she named "Family Scapegoating Abuse" (FSA) to help survivors recognize and release the damaging "scapegoat" narrative associated with the family "identified patient" role.

Transform your Empty Nest experience into a time of rejuvenation and growth—even if you've felt lost without your children's daily presence. Are you struggling to redefine yourself now that your children have embarked on their own journeys? Or perhaps you're wondering how to fill the quiet spaces in your life? You’re not alone. Many parents in their 40s to 60s face an identity shift when their children leave home. But this phase can also mark the beginning of one of the most liberating and rewarding chapters of your life.

Reparenting Your Inner Child: Heal from Childhood Emotional Neglect and Build the Secure Life You Deserve Break Free from the Past, Heal Your Inner Child, and Step into Emotional Freedom Were you raised by emotionally immature parents who failed to meet your emotional needs? Do you struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or difficulty forming healthy relationships? If so, your inner child may still be carrying wounds from the past—and it’s time to start healing. Reparenting Your Inner Child is a powerful guide that helps you identify the lasting effects of childhood emotional neglect...

Embrace the journey of building a meaningful relationship with your adult children, no matter the challenges. Are you stuck supporting your adult child without seeing progress toward their independence? Struggling to set boundaries without risking your relationship? Feeling unneeded as your role shifts from caregiver to consultant? If these struggles sound familiar, you're not alone. Many parents face these challenges, but here's the good news: You can change this narrative!

Imagine being away on a work trip and receiving a phone call that turns your entire world upside down. From a father's perspective, experience the journey of Keesha the Warrior Princess and her battle with Stage 4 Breast Cancer at just 30 years old. Learn life lessons that Bob learned during her journey — what Bob calls “Keesha-isms” - that apply to everyone: Learn to adapt to your limitations or disabilities and how they can become your superpowers. Learn to focus on what you can change, not what you have no control over.