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Dr. Stefanie Mazer, Psy.D, a Florida-based psychologist, notes that you may only hear from your adult child at predictable intervals, such as holidays, birthdays or significant life events. "It can be ...

Once upon a time there would have been no need for this article. Long ago parents did not need to figure out how to redesign a relationship with their adult-children. Life was predictably short, and ...

Widowed parents who enjoy close relationships with their adult children still struggle with loneliness, according to the first study of its kind. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Aging & Mental ...

Understanding common gaslighting phrases Boomers use with their adult kids can prevent you from uttering them. It can also ...

Dear Eric: My wife has three living adult kids from three different fathers – ages 22, 29 and 32. The 32-year-old has a husband and two kids of her own. I allowed all of them to live with us since ...

Make Time for Your Child A Fine Parent highlights the need to spend quality time with children. You can spend time with ...