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Adult Children: The Guide to Parenting Your Grown Kids

Michelle Seitzer

Parenting adult children: it's one of the most difficult—and yet least discussed—life transitions facing today's boomers. Toddler tantrums and teen hormones were no picnic, but there is an abundance of resources available for those... Continue

What to Do When Your Adult Kids Keep Fighting

Michele Lerner

Kids go through many phases as they grow up and as a parent, you were there every step of the way. Whether your kids were tantrum-throwing toddlers who hit each other or temperamental teens, you probably had tactics for controlling their... Continue

Who Will Care For My Special Needs Adult Child?

Sally Abrahms

Most of us think about taking care of our aging parents or spouse when they're older, and not our kids. They're grownups, right? But when you have a special needs adult child that care never stops. Nor does the worry. Ask any of the more... Continue

Giving Money to Grown Children: When to Stop and How to Break the Habit

Nancy Mann Jackson

If, when your children were teenagers, you started a habit of giving each child $200 on Christmas morning, then they may continue to expect to receive that gift every year, even when they're in their 40s. Or maybe one of your children... Continue

How to Embrace the Empty Nest

Johnna Kaplan

Empty Nest Syndrome, which refers to "feelings of sadness and loss when the last child leaves home," has been a well-known concept for decades. Movies and plays have been written about it, and countless articles and books continue to... Continue

Boomerang Kids: When Adult Children Move Back Home