Adult Children

Raising four daughters has been the most rewarding journey of my life. As they’ve grown into independent women, our relationships have naturally evolved, presenting both joyful moments and unexpected challenges. Navigating this transition…

Family disputes over elderly parents are more common when multiple children are involved. Siblings may be wondering how to protect the money of elderly parents from a financially dependent brother or sister. Relationship tensions may escalate…

Owning a home is a significant milestone on the path to achieving the American Dream. Yet many in the post-Baby Boom generations despair that it’s beyond their grasp. A CNN poll reported that 90% of renters under 45 say they’d like to be homeowners but can’t afford it…

If a mother-in-law has trust and faith in her son, it should give her the confidence to let go and let her son live his own life. She can learn to play a different role and find new interests to occupy her newfound time. Life changes force us to play…

Although frustrating, experiencing guilt isn’t all bad. Guilt is a natural emotion that plays a crucial role in keeping our moral compass tuned. But when guilt becomes excessive, irrational, or is used by someone else to try to control our actions, it can become a big problem…

Many parents help their children with education costs. Virtually, all parents pay for any K-12 costs. However, when it comes to post-secondary education, support depends not only on parental ability to pay but also on each family’s philosophy on how much cost older…

Have you ever felt guilty saying ‘no’ to someone you care about? Or found yourself awake at night, worried about a friend’s problems? You’re not alone. While many of us understand the concept of boundaries in relationships, putting them into practice – especially…

With your children gone, who are you now? So many women believe their identity is firmly wrapped around being a mother. I, too, am a woman of a certain age – proud to say I am fabulously 56! I’ve been married for almost 32 years…

Financial independence is coming later to the adult children of the Baby Boom generation. A Pew Research Center study showed that in 1980, 32% of young adults were financially independent by age 22, compared to only 24% in 2018. Other trends bear this out…

I have three wonderful moms in my immediate circle of friends who have been ghosted by their children. Dictionary.com defines ghosting as “the practice of suddenly ending all contact with a person without explanation.” The extreme…