Building a new tradition, like volunteering once a month together.

Emily has just moved into a new apartment and invited her mother to help her set it up. Not only does her mother come, but she arrives with almost a moving van's worth of stuff—curtains and pieces of ...

When it comes to having an adult relationship with your parents, there's plenty of baggage: the friction of family history or the weight of unsaid expectations. Here's how to set healthy boundaries ...

Ever felt like you’re in a tug-of-war relationship with your parents? Well, we’ve all probably been there before. Truth is, relating with parents can be tough sometimes, but setting boundaries might ...

Navigating open relationships as parents can be tricky, but with everyone pulling their weight, keeping a stable family environment and protecting children’s emotional well-being is achievable. Open ...

Relationships are a two-way street, even between parents and their adult children. Sometimes, parents and their adult children have preconceived notions about each other, making it difficult for them ...

After college, my parents and I continued to relate in the same way we had when I was young. The mismatch pushed me to change my relationship with my parents. We became best friends in the process.

Marissa Nivison receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Sheri Madigan receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the ...

When parents announce their decision to separate, the focus typically shifts to supporting younger children through the transition. However, divorce can profoundly affect adult children as well, ...