How can parents stop enabling and set boundaries for adult children?
Adult Children
In his final years, my father slipped into dementia and eventually struggled to remember even the simplest daily things. But he never forgot the power of the Holy Spirit working in his life.
Celebrating the holidays with clear communication and healthy boundaries with your young adults will make your time together more memorable and enjoyable.
In his book Your Best Life Later, pastor Andy McQuitty explores how writing letters to his kids not only prepared his kids to live their best life, but also how he could live his best life as a father. Explore these messages from Andy to positively impact your parenting approach with your kids.
If you’re experiencing the loss of a prodigal son or daughter who isn’t currently in touch with you, you probably feel helpless. Here are some ways to understand a prodigal child and find hope if you have a prodigal child.
When grandparents support their adult children in their new role as parents, a new bond is created and strengthened.
Creative ideas tips for purposeful grand parenting. Here’s how you can find your place in your grandchildren’s lives and hearts, near and far.
4 principles for encouraging faith in your adult children.
In the face of the fear of growing up, we can help to bring hope, excitement, and victory back into our kids’ lives. God’s word is full of wisdom, and we must not take it for granted.
Dr. John Townsend offers parents guidance and encouragement for resolving a strained relationship with their adult children. (Part 2 of 2)
Dr. John Townsend offers parents guidance and encouragement for resolving a strained relationship with their adult children. (Part 1 of 2)
Sometimes the best way to celebrate Thanksgiving isn’t the traditional way. Learn how to let go our your holiday expectations
Discussing boundaries and limits with your adult children will contribute to the good health of your relationship and minimize conflicts in the home.
Adaptability as a parent requires a mom or dad to get rid of the “shoulds” that tend to come from comparing their experience as young adults to that of their kids.
Whether you are enjoying or being challenged by this time of living with your young adult child, it’s a great time to develop adaptability.
Holiday stress between parents and young adult children may occur when both parties have different expectations about the holidays. But that stress can be relieved.
Things have changed with your college kids. Have you changed with them?
Do my adult kids really need my money? Answering that question often brings up other, more difficult questions like how much or how often? Approaching this topic requires your patience, grace, and ultimately, your ability to focus on what’s really important about money.
Navigating a role shift when adult children move back home.
Adaptability is a big part of helping older children “leave the nest” well.
