Parenting Adults

Pete Earley had no idea. He'd been a journalist for over 30 years, and the author of several award-winning, even best-selling, nonfiction books about crime and punishment and society. Yet he'd always been on the outside looking in. He had no idea what it was like to be on the inside looking out until his son, Mike, was declared mentally ill, and Earley was thrown headlong into the maze of contradictions, disparities, and catch-22s that is America's mental health system.

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. In today’s culture of pop psychology, social media echo chambers, and therapy-speak gone rogue, more parents than ever are facing the heartbreak of family estrangement—often without warning or explanation.

Magical Bedtime Stories to Instill Values and Boost Confidence in Kids Do you wish bedtime could be a time for your child to learn essential life lessons while enjoying enchanting tales? Do you wonder how you can teach your child virtues like kindness, honesty, and empathy in a way that captivates their imagination? Imagine your child eagerly looking forward to bedtime, excited to discover new stories that not only entertain but also instill valuable lessons. What if these stories could help boost your child’s confidence, promote empathy, and build strong character, setting a foundation ...

Southern society is arranged along matriarchal lines, since the Southern matriarch is a far more formidable being than the much nicer Southern male. She has to be this way; she was put on earth with a sacred mission: to drum good manners and the proper religion---ancestor worship---into the next generation.

And Some RISE Above It proves believing in greater possibilities is superior to the environment in which we are raised. On the day of Shawn's first professional baseball game, he reflects on journey that led to this moment. He recalls the day he, at six years old, his 5-year-old brother, Darnell, and 4-year-old sister, Michelle, were taken from their family. Eight years had passed since they’d last seen their family. Shawn and Darnel embark on a journey to find answers to their lives. Why had they been taken from taken from their family? What happened to their father after the fire?

A literary lighthouse in the night for parents of older children as it illuminates the murky territory of parenting an adult child who lives with mental illness. "Very insightful for a mom going through similar experiences and struggling with finding resources on the topic. It helped me feel less alone." --Amazon Customer Review "This book calmed me and reassured me, reading it over again." --V. McBride An empowering and informative guide that gives parents back a sense of control and hope at a time when they may feel they have none. Stacy, with her honest, engaging and sensitive nature, ...

This audiobook is your ultimate guide to transforming ADHD from a perceived limitation into your greatest strength. It isn't a clinical handbook—it's a practical roadmap to thrive in every key area of 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 dry, triggers denial, blame, anger, and shame. With empathy and understanding, as well as tools, the latest research, and insight from more than 9,000 parents of estranged adult children, McGregor helps parents of estranged adults plan, prepare for emotional triggers, and prevail over pain.

If you loved HEARTSTOPPER and LOVE SIMON, then welcome to Boysenberry Valley High, an all-boys school where love is tenderly blossoming, romance is nervously finding its feet, and the students are feeling things they’ve never felt before. Self-confessed science nerd Reese Hardy does everything he can to steer clear of the jocks at school… that is, until the day newcomer Jock Robbins arrives from South Africa. Jock is easy-going and undeniably cool, not to mention he’s a star soccer player. But Jock is also something else—he’s instantly drawn to Reese. Before Reese knows it, he’s...

When your child has reached (or long since passed) the point of independence, it's difficult to know what your "help" as a parent should look like. Following her best-selling book Setting Boundaries®with Your Adult Children, Allison Bottke offers an in-depth guide to help you connect with your adult child and to build your confidence, knowledge, and hope, as your child walks through challenging situations. Learn how to develop effective strategies to truly help your adult child - without sacrificing your sanity.

Although relatively common, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often overlooked or misdiagnosed by therapists and clinicians and denied by those who suffer from it. If you were raised by a BPD parent, your childhood was a volatile and painful time. This book, the first written specifically for children of borderline parents, offers step-by-step guidance to understanding and overcoming the lasting effects of being raised by a person suffering from this disorder.

The difficulties experienced by adult children of narcissists can manifest themselves in many ways - for example, physical self-loathing that takes the form of overeating, anorexia, or bulimia; a self-destructive streak that causes poor job performance and rocky personal relationships; or a struggle with the self that is perpetuated in the adult's interaction with his or her own children. These dilemmas are both common and correctable, Elan Golomb tells us.

In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as parents. Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the gospel, he shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God―grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents.

Congratulations! So, you’re all grown up and ready to spread your wings and leave the nest. But what’s next? How much will it cost? How do you build a career that will support you and one day a family of your own? As you have gotten older, you’re now taking on more responsibilities, and it will be 100% up to you to accomplish them all. There are many life skills that are NOT being taught in school! Do not worry; with or without a starting budget, you can do this!The good news is with this book you’ll be able to avoid many pitfalls and start with a strong foundation of knowledge to ...

We have long attributed man's violent, aggressive, competitive nature to his animal ancestry. But what if we are just as given to cooperation, empathy, and morality by virtue of our genes? What if our behavior actually makes us apes? What kind of apes are we?

Growing into an adult can be tricky even at the best of times, not to mention the added challenge of dealing with autism. Perhaps you are moving into adulthood with autism yourself, and you are searching for advice and guidance on how to make the process as smooth as possible. Whatever the case, Adult Life with ASD is a must-hear, packed full of empowering solutions for the everyday challenges that can occur as a result of autism.

Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers is a science-backed and effective guide designed to help women heal from the long-term effects of growing up with a narcissistic mother. Based on research in psychology and emotional well-being, this book provides evidence-based strategies to address childhood emotional neglect, silence self-criticism, and create a strong sense of self-worth.

Rosa Barocio dedica este libro a los abuelos en una época de grandes cambios para la familia. En una sociedad en donde cada vez más madres trabajan, los abuelos se convierten en un apoyo importante en el cuidado de los nietos. Para que la relación entre los padres y lo abuelos sea armoniosa, ambos deben mantener límites personales sanos. Con gran sentido del humor y muchas anécdotas, la autora nos lleva a reflexionar, a cuestionarnos y a desechar viejos patrones que hacen daño. Ser abuelo se convierte en una segunda oportunidad para amar con un amor maduro, pero responsable.

As kids grow, so do the pains of parenthood. Patterns of miscommunication and resentment can cause damage over the years, leaving parents and adult children with a fractured relationship. Confused, hurt, and sometimes angry, moms and dads can struggle to know where to turn for help and where to look for hope.

THE BLAME GAME: When Parenting Goes On Trial Has your parenting suddenly gone on trial decades after the fact? You successfully raised children who now manage careers, relationships and possibly their own families. You thought your parenting performance review ended when they moved out and became functioning adults. Now Your Children Say “You Messed Me Up” Then seemingly overnight, your grown children transform into forensic investigators of your past parenting decisions. This issue is harmful to seniors who are now getting on with their lives and finally learning how to navigate the ...