Every child says "no" to adult requests at some point, especially at certain ages. Responding with patience and room to protest can help ensure the task still gets done.

Yet, there is one word that can help soften resistance, restore reconnection, and make struggling adult children feel less judged, ultimately motivating them to move forward. That ...

Separation anxiety is common in young kids starting school, but experts say it can impact learning if it persists.

Gradually exposing a child to separation can help them become more comfortable with it, Lee said. Parents can start by doing short bursts of separation — such as going into another room for 5 minutes ...

Their forethought echoes the current rise of older parents who are helping their adult children with expenses. Half of parents with adult children provide regular financial assistance to their grown ...