Parents & Adult Children

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood. By...

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....

Did you grow up with a mother who was controlling or manipulative? Was she emotionally or psychologically abusive toward you? Did she make you feel ashamed, rejected, or "crazy?" Was it all about her, all of the time? When your mother is a narcissist, it can damage and invalidate your sense of...

It's okay, lovely,' I soothed. 'You let it all out.' She sobbed and sobbed as all the fear came tumbling to the surface. Foster carer Maggie Hartley is finally enjoying a well-earned holiday from fostering, savouring time with her brand new baby granddaughter. One night, though, the peace and...

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.

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. As a loving mother to whom the unthinkable happened, McGregor knows the horrible shock that wrings a parent...

When your parents are pathologically self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the pain they cause is deep and often difficult to put into words. You may experience anxiety, depression, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), low self-esteem, addiction, or other mental health...

How do today's parents cope when the dreams we had for our children clash with reality? What can we do for our 20- and even 30-somethings who can't seem to grow up? Who can we turn to when the kids aren't all right and we, their parents, are frightened, frustrated, resentful, embarrassed, and...

ADHD doesn't just affect kids—adults can have it too. This will come as no surprise if you are close to an adult who has problems with attention, concentration, distractibility, impulsiveness, forgetfulness, or self-control (or all of these symptoms). The good news is that with effective...

Bursting with actionable steps you can use IMMEDIATELY to transform the way you communicate, this compelling, highly effective book serves as your comprehensive guide to better communication....

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...

Alt, hvad Hella Joof ved om livet – eller er i tvivl om - står i dette vidt facetterede livsleksikon om alt fra kort pandehår og værtindesex til følelsesosmose, patriarkatet og undergangsalder.

In this deeply etched and haunting memoir, Vivian Gornick tells the story of her lifelong battle with her mother for independence. Gornick's groundbreaking book confronts what Edna O'Brien has called "the principal crux of female despair": the unacknowledged Oedipal nature of the mother-daughter...

This "wise and caring book" (Library Journal) is a guide to understanding and coping with grief and all of the disorienting emotions that accompany the death of our parents. Losing our parents when we ourselves are adults is in the natural order of things, a rite of passage into true adulthood...

Susan Forward's practical and powerful book will help couples cope with terrible and toxic in-laws. Toxic in-laws are in-laws who create genuine chaos through various assaults - aggressive or subtle - on you and your marriage. Toxic in-laws come in a wide variety of guises: "The Critics", who...

When Nancy Friday began her research for My Mother/My Self in the early 1970s no work existed that explored the unique interaction between mother and daughter. Friday investigates a generational legacy and reveals the conflicting feelings that daughters hold for their mothers...

After so many years of early morning alarms and never-ending laundry, many moms expect to feel incredibly liberated when their kids leave home. But what happens when the Land of Empty Nesting isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—when you suddenly feel like a ship without a rudder? A bird without a flock?

Ten thorough chapters contain relevant research, reflection questions, exercises, and common-sense advice about the gritty, complex issues parents of estranged adult children face. Expand your self-awareness, strengthen your resilience, and take positive action for your life, your family, and...

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...

Joanne Harvey MSW, a seasoned professional in social work and personal development, draws upon her extensive background to offer profound insights in "Estranged Parents Guide to Resilience."

Raising children can bring unexpected challenges and unique obstacles at any age—but young adulthood requires an entirely new set of parenting skills! Adults between 18 and 25 are experiencing a radical transformation that can be hard for their parents to keep up with.

Is your father ruining your life? Discover if He is a Narcissist and Learn How to Neutralize His Manipulations!

'A compelling portrait of narcissism' Charlotte Cripps, The Independent 'I made notes in the margin - "Yes! This!" - on almost every page. Susannah Jowitt, The Daily Mail The scars inflicted on childhood by a parent with narcissistic tendencies are lasting - but they don't have to define your...

Empty-nesting can be a disorienting time, but it can also become the best season of your life if you'll let it. Jill Savage is an empty-nest mom who will guide you through this unpredictable time of life. You'll learn to let go of mixed emotions and grab hold of your full life here and now...

For author Nancy Lee Klune, the nightmare began with a phone call from a stranger. The man, who identified himself as a family therapist, informed her that her son and daughter-in-law had decided that she was to have no further contact with them or their four children....

Build bonds with your grandkids using #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Eyre's blueprint for creating and sharing values as a proactive, difference-making grandparent. Seniors all over the world are looking for practical tips and proven strategies for becoming a proactive grandparent, but what do grandchildren need the most? More important than money or fun, the best things a grandparent could leave to their grandchildren are principles for a happy and productive life.

PUPO, Pommes & Plan B ist kein klassischer Ratgeber – sondern eine ehrliche, humorvolle und zutiefst menschliche Reise durch den unerfüllten Kinderwunsch. Mit viel Selbstironie, Wärme und schonungsloser Offenheit erzählt Amélie Laurent-Dubois von Hoffnung und Enttäuschung, von Klinikterminen, Hormonspritzen, absurden Ritualen und der großen Frage: Wie bleibt man bei all dem eigentlich man selbst? Dieses Hörbuch nimmt dich mit in Wartezimmer und WhatsApp-Gruppen, in schlaflose Nächte mit Dr. Google, in Gespräche mit dem Partner, die zwischen Liebe, Überforderung und schwarzem Humor schwanken.

Наши родители стареют. Становятся обидчивыми, нетерпимыми, язвительными, неряшливыми. Мы пытаемся помочь, но в ответ получаем лишь новые претензии. Мы раздражаемся и злимся. А потом виним себя, что не сдержались. Нина Зверева, тележурналист, популярный бизнес-тренер, автор книг про общение, считает, что можно научиться так общаться с пожилыми родителями, чтобы не раздражаться и не раздражать. Надо просто принять их старость как новую реальность и освоить несколько простых приемов общения, которые помогут в любой ситуации.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. You feel exhausted, confused, and constantly walking on eggshells, but nothing you do seems to change the situation. This audiobook gives you a clear path to regain control, protect your peace, and finally parent without fear. It’s not about fixing...

No matter what comes between you and your adult child, you can still foster a strong relationship. In his 2019 bestseller Doing Life with Your Adult Children, author, speaker, and podcaster Jim Burns gave hopeful encouragement on how to navigate the tough yet rewarding transition to parenting...