Parents & Adult Children

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

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....

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....

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....

When your parents are pathologically self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the pain they cause is deep and often difficult to put into words. But it was not your fault, and there are tools you can use to heal the trauma caused by your childhood.

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."

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

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.

Are you a parent who’s been cut off, ghosted, or vilified by your adult child—and left wondering what went wrong? You’re not alone. And you are not the villain.

Progress is possible, and Parenting for Independence is designed for parents of autistic emerging adults who appear stuck, unmotivated, or unwilling to launch into adult life, including those with the PDA profile.

Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition.

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 scars inflicted on childhood by a parent with narcissistic tendencies are lasting - but they don't have to define your future. My Parent the Peacock is a compassionate, insightful and clear-eyed guide to recovery.

Being a parent is usually all about giving of yourself to foster your child's growth and development. But what happens when this isn't the case.....

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....

Overlooked in the issues that affect couples divorcing later in in life are the adult children of divorcing parents. Their voices open this book, and they are the voices of men and women, 18 to 50 years old....

Empty-nesting can be a disorienting time, but it can also become the best season of your life if you'll let it....

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.

Clinical psychologist and intimacy expert Dr. Kenneth M. Adams provides a practical, compassionate relationship guide for women who are involved with mother-enmeshed men, mothers who wish to set their sons free, and men dealing with issues of commitment, sex addiction, and unhealthy attachments.

Ella Lansville is a scapegoat daughter of a covert narcissist mother who was able to recover after a lifetime of hidden abuse and ultimately get her life back from her mother’s clutches....

In "Parenting Teens with ADHD," Amazon best-selling author Kai M. Jordan draws from years of experience as a life coach and parent advocate.

To this end, he hatches an ambitious plan to take the old man on a three-month long circumnavigation of the Caribbean Sea....

A powerful, moving true story from Sunday Times best seller Maggie Hartley, Britain's most-loved foster carer. Perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Casey Watson....

You love your mother, but she drives you crazy. She controls, criticizes, and butts into your life constantly. Then when you try and set boundaries, the pushback and resulting guilt are so bad you tell yourself.... it's just not worth it....

Carson McCullers was all of 23 when she published her first novel, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter....

Parenting for Independence is designed for parents of autistic emerging adults who appear stuck, unmotivated, or unwilling to launch into adult life, including those with the PDA profile. With practical strategies, neuroscience-informed insights, and a clear roadmap, Laushman equips parents to move from frustration and disempowerment to clarity and confidence.

A Mother’s Love Is Forever is a 90-day journey of encouragement and empowerment, created to lift her up daily with words that speak straight to the heart. Whether she’s celebrating a birthday, Mother’s Day, a holiday, or simply needs a boost of daily love, this book is a gift that keeps giving long after the flowers fade or the wrapping paper is gone. Every second feels like a warm embrace—a reminder that she matters, she’s cherished, and she is more than enough.

In Walking in Wisdom: A Woman’s Guide to Parenting Adult Children, author Ronnie Glass offers a heartfelt, faith-based roadmap for mothers navigating one of life’s most tender transitions — parenting grown children. Narrated with warmth and compassion by Lauren Henry, this powerful audiobook helps Christian women find peace, purpose, and perspective when the parenting journey changes shape.

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. Friends may not understand. Society offers little support. You may wonder if you’ll ever feel whole again.

El mundo está cambiando rápidamente. Las instituciones están fallando, los sistemas están siendo reemplazados por algoritmos, y el control estatal sobre la salud, la educación y la crianza se vuelve más invasivo cada día. En medio de este caos, surge una alternativa poderosa: la familia soberana.