One woman on the internet has received an outpouring of support after her adult stepchildren demanded she pay them an allowance. Family dynamics are always complicated, and blended families can make ...

Dear Eric: My 35-year-old daughter “Mary” and I were very close in her early 20s, after she emerged from troubled teen years of substance abuse and self-destructive behaviors. She continues to stay ...

I often hear from parents who want coaching on how to deal with an adult child who is upset with them. The stories include painful details of adult children pulling away. In some cases, parents feel ...

As a parent coach, I see firsthand how an adult child's anger cuts deeply. It is not just the words that are spoken in the moment. It is also about the history behind those painful words. Old hurts, ...

Dealing with other people’s anger can be challenging, confusing, and sometimes terrifying — especially if it’s someone we’re close to like a spouse, parent, or co-worker. In this article, I’m going to ...