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.

Drawing on the success of her popular self-help book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, author Lindsay Gibson offers yet another essential resource for adult children of emotionally immature parents....

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.

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....

Designing Special Needs Trusts is the essential guide for parents and caregivers. Written in simple language, it provides the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and safeguard your child’s future.

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

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....

A deeply moving tale of a father and son's transformative journey in reading - and reliving - Homer's epic masterpiece....

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.

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.

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.

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....

Para los padres que claman por soluciones claras, Rosa Barocio nos ofrece un libro único con ayudas prácticas para situaciones que son “el pan de todos los días”. Señala actitudes que lastiman y muestra nuevas maneras para poner límites y orientar desde un acercamiento amoroso....

This breakthrough audio course was created to help you revive your self-confidence and sense of self, value your own needs, and move forward in your life.

Shadow Daughter tackles a subject we rarely discuss as a culture: Family estrangements, especially those between parents and adult children. Estrangements - between parents and children, siblings, multiple generations....

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....

The story of Maya Angelou’s extraordinary life has been chronicled in her multiple best-selling autobiographies. But now, at last, the legendary author shares the deepest personal story of her life: her relationship with her mother....

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....

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....

Marta Segrelles, psicóloga y autora de Abraza a la niña que fuiste, vuelve con un libro muy especial para sanar las heridas de la infancia que más huella dejan: las que están presentes en la relación con nuestra madre.

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....

More than just strategies, this unique parenting audiobook offers a comprehensive roadmap to break free from reactive parenting.

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.

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....

A powerful, affirming guide for LGBTQ+ youth and the people who love them. In a world where being yourself isn’t always easy, Brave, Queer, and Becoming offers understanding, support, and hope. This updated edition of Dr. Richard L. Travis’s trusted resource empowers teens, parents, and educators with the tools they need to navigate identity, community, faith, and mental health in today’s changing world. Whether you’re questioning your sexuality, exploring gender identity, facing peer pressure, or just looking for answers, this book will meet you where you are. Inside you’ll ...

Real connection doesn’t start with speaking—it begins with listening. In a world where everyone wants to be heard, few take the time to truly listen. The Power of Intentional Listening is a transformative how-to guide for anyone ready to stop skimming the surface of conversations and start forging real, meaningful connections. This book isn’t about passive hearing—it’s about active presence. With practical insights and real-world tools, you’ll learn how to: Tune out distractions and give someone your full attention. Listen beyond words to grasp what someone really feels and ...

Hay verdades que susurramos, que guardamos como secretos incómodos. Quizás ninguna sea tan difícil de pronunciar como esta: a veces, mamá no supo querernos como lo necesitábamos. Para muchos, cuestionar el amor materno resulta casi sacrílego. Se nos ha enseñado que debemos estar eternamente agradecidos, que nuestras madres "hicieron lo que pudieron", que su amor, aunque imperfecto, siempre fue suficiente. Pero la realidad es más compleja y dolorosa: no todas las madres supieron dar lo que sus hijos necesitaban para crecer seguros, vistos y valorados. Y ese reconocimiento, aunque ...

The Language of Generations: The Power of Understanding People Building Stronger Families and Teams Through Empathetic Communication Do you ever feel like you're speaking different languages with your coworkers, kids, or even your parents? In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, miscommunication between generations isn’t just common—it’s one of the biggest invisible barriers to connection. The Language of Generations is your essential guide to bridging generational gaps and becoming a more empathetic, effective communicator—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Whether ...

Out of Emotional Availability—Please Redirect Your Expectations Accordingly Are you the unofficial therapist, overworked team player, unpaid family Uber driver, and the one who always ends up hosting the baby shower you didn’t even know was happening? Congratulations! You, my friend, need this book more than your boss needs “just one more quick favor.” Welcome to Setting Boundaries, the hilariously relatable, science-backed, real-talk guide to saying no without guilt—and without needing a therapist on speed dial (though no judgment if you have one). Sloane Hart, professional ...