Parents & Adult Children

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

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....

Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful...

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. “Finally, here’s a hopeful, comprehensive, and...

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....

In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who's been chronicling the lives of American families for over two decades confronts our deepest concerns when our grown kids have failed to thrive....

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.

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

Behind nearly every adult who is accused of a crime, becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol, or who is severely mentally ill and acting out in public, there is usually at least one extremely stressed-out parent....

Parents whose adult children have cut off contact wonder: How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? What happened to my loving child? Over time, holidays, birthdays, and even the birth of grandchildren may pass in silence. Anguish may turn into anger....

A touching and intimate correspondence between Anderson Cooper and his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, offering timeless wisdom and a revealing glimpse into their lives Though Anderson Cooper has always considered himself close to his mother, his intensely busy career as a journalist for CNN and CBS...

Did you grow up feeling unseen, unheard, or unimportant in your own home? Maybe your parents were emotionally distant, overly critical, or made you...

Estrangement is one of the hardest experiences a parent can face. One day you’re celebrating birthdays and sharing conversations with your child—and the next you’re met with silence, confusion, and grief.

Read by the authors. Essential Parenting Principles for Every Stage of Your Child's Life. 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...

A tough-love guide to coping with dysfunctional adult children, Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children will empower families by offering hope and healing through S.A.N.I.T.Y....

A riveting, provocative, and ultimately hopeful exploration of mother-daughter estrangement, woven with research and anecdotes, from an award-winning journalist. The day of her mother's funeral, Harriet Brown was five thousand miles away. For years they'd gone through cycles of estrangement and...

OVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIES As parents of adult children, we often worry about whether our children will make good choices when they're on their own. Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children provides you with biblically based prayers and encouraging stories to...

For any parent of estranged adult children, reconciling may be a solo sport. Even when reconciliations do occur, their success requires wisdom and strength. That's why it's so important to empower yourself, make positive changes, and reclaim your life....

The story of Maya Angelou’s extraordinary life has been chronicled in her multiple bestselling autobiographies. But now, at last, the legendary author shares the deepest personal story of her life: her relationship with her mother. For the first time, Angelou reveals the triumphs and...

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.

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....

When the kids are gone, you can discover a richer, deeper, and more fulfilling life than you ever imagined! Whether you've been looking forward to it or dreading it, the experience of coming home to an empty nest brings with it a well of emotions, realizations, and one gigantic, all-consuming...

In this fourth edition of her perennial bestselling book, Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka utilizes her deep experience to address the pressures previous generations of parents didn’t have to consider. Her empathy and effective advice are exemplified in the introduction of her new and easy to apply...

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....

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....

A transformative look at the hidden work of all adult daughters who share the invisible load, from the eldest to the youngest, offering a fresh perspective on care, emotional resilience, and the power daughters have to shape healthier, more fulfilling family connections. For readers of both...

The kids finally flew the coop. So why does the nest feel so complicated? Dave and Lisa Morrison spent twenty-three years raising kids, shuttling to soccer practice, negotiating about vegetables, and trying to keep tiny humans alive. Then one Tuesday in August, their daughter drives off to college, and suddenly... silence. No more doors slamming. No more music leaking from bedrooms. No more arguments about whose turn it is to unload the dishwasher. Just Dave and Lisa, staring at each other like awkward teenagers on a first date, wondering: Now what? In this laugh-out-loud honest novel about...

Wholesome Childhood (Illustrated, Refined & Edited) by Ernest R. Groves is a timeless guide to raising children with character, confidence, and joy. Groves emphasizes the importance of nurturing moral values, emotional strength, and intellectual curiosity from the earliest years. Through practical advice and insightful observations, he shows parents and caregivers how to create a home environment that fosters responsibility, kindness, and balanced development. This simplified and illustrated edition makes Groves’ wisdom accessible to modern readers, offering clear strategies for guiding ...

The Best Method for Raising (Illustrated, Refined & Edited) by Geraldine B. Foster is a practical and heart-centered guide for parents seeking to nurture happy, confident, and well-rounded children. Foster combines timeless wisdom with clear, actionable advice on discipline, guidance, and emotional support, emphasizing the importance of understanding each child’s unique personality. She shows how love, consistency, and thoughtful instruction create a foundation for lifelong growth, responsibility, and moral strength. This simplified and illustrated edition makes Foster’s classic ...

The Drifting Home (Illustrated, Refined & Edited) by Ernest R. Groves is a captivating exploration of family, childhood, and the ever-changing currents of home life. Groves paints a vivid picture of domestic experiences, emphasizing the importance of guidance, understanding, and moral foundation in shaping a child’s character. Through stories and practical insights, he illustrates how a nurturing environment fosters confidence, responsibility, and emotional growth. This simplified and illustrated edition brings Groves’ timeless wisdom to modern readers, making it easy to apply in ...

Studies in and Home Child Life (Illustrated, Refined & Edited) by Mrs. S. M. I. Henry is an insightful guide that illuminates the daily world of children and the subtle ways parents can nurture growth, character, and happiness at home. Through careful observation and practical advice, Henry explores how play, learning, discipline, and emotional support shape a child’s development. The book emphasizes understanding each child’s individuality and creating a home environment that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and moral strength. This simplified and illustrated edition brings ...

Nursery Ethics (Illustrated, Refined & Edited) by Florence Hull Winterburn is a thoughtful and heartwarming guide that explores the moral and emotional foundations of early childhood. With deep understanding and compassion, Winterburn shows how a child’s first lessons in honesty, kindness, and self-control begin in the nursery—through gentle guidance and example rather than rigid rules. She reveals how parents and caregivers can cultivate character, empathy, and responsibility from the earliest years. This simplified and illustrated edition brings new life to Winterburn’s timeless ...

Stop the Power Struggles and Start Connecting: The Essential Guide to Raising a PDA Child What if your child isn’t being "difficult"—but is actually in a state of survival? If traditional parenting advice like rewards, charts, and consequences only seems to make things worse, you aren't doing it wrong—you’re likely raising a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). For a child with the PDA profile of Autism, a simple request can feel like a direct threat to their safety. In Unlocking PDA, education leader and neuro-affirming author Geraldine Doornkamp provides a compassionate...

You've been preparing for this moment for years. College applications. Graduation. Moving day. You thought you were ready. You thought you'd feel relief, maybe even excitement. But instead, you're standing in their empty room, looking at the posters still on the wall, the clothes still in the closet, and you realize: This isn't what you expected. Everyone told you about the empty nest. They said you'd have more time, more freedom, more space. They said you'd finally get your life back. But here's what they didn't tell you: When your kids leave, something else leaves with them. Your purpose....

"Something is wrong. I know it the moment I see Mum at school pickup." For sixteen-year-old Isabel, life was defined by the steady presence of her father—a man who helped with homework, played golf on Saturdays, and sat every morning at the family's breakfast bar. But in a single afternoon, that world is tilted off its axis. Her father is charged with the unthinkable: the indecent assault of the little girl next door. The Other Victims is a searingly honest exploration of the collateral damage of abuse. Moving through the decades following the initial arrest, the story is told through a ...

Heilung von narzisstischen Eltern ist der Leitfaden, auf den du gewartet hast. Dieses Buch hilft dir Schritt für Schritt dabei, die Trauma-Bindung zu durchbrechen, deine emotionale Freiheit zurückzuerlangen und den Frieden sowie das Selbstvertrauen wiederzufinden, das du verloren hast. Es ist völlig normal, sich unsicher oder ängstlich zu fühlen. Du wurdest manipuliert, emotional ausgelaugt und durch Gaslighting dazu gebracht, deine eigene Realität infrage zu stellen. Vielleicht fragst du dich, ob es wirklich möglich ist, weiterzugehen, wirklich zu heilen und wieder innere Ruhe zu finden.

Some fathers provide everything, except the one thing a child remembers most, presence. Better Than My Father is a memoir for anyone who grew up learning to be strong before learning to be seen, who mastered survival, achievement, and silence, yet still carried an unnamed ache into adulthood. With unflinching honesty and compassion, Kizito Mbaekwe traces the inheritance many families never talk about, discipline without intimacy, masculinity built on duty, and love expressed through provision rather than tenderness.

Parenting doesn’t end at eighteen—it changes shape. From Authority to Friendship: Navigating New Seasons with Adult Children gives you a clear, biblical roadmap for that new season, moving you from authority to influence and from rules to relationship. With pastoral warmth and real-life counsel, Tim Goeman shows how to honor your adult children as responsible, independent adults, while still offering gospel-shaped guidance on what these relationships should look like.

Eleanor Nordlinger Hauser’s life story is told in MY MOTHER and me as only a gifted writer and loving son could tell it. It's the story of a woman who experienced soaring highs and hard falls, deconstructed and rebuilt her life several times, grew old gracefully, met the struggles of old age without complaint and, ultimately, felt that she had lived long enough and was ready to die.

A mosaic of memories, events, and reflections about Dede Montgomery and her remarkable mother, with insights into the generations and circumstances they were born into that informed the women they became. Dede Montgomery returns to her own roots in From First Breath to Last, and skillfully weaves her life with her mother's in a touching tribute to family and what matters most in their lives. She meshes passages from her mother's memoir, journals, published book, and dissertation with her own memories and how her mother's journey influenced her own in a celebration of womanhood.