A “wonderfully innovative” (Jennifer Senior, New York Times bestseller "All Joy and No Fun") and essential guide for parents of adult children in their twenties and thirties, from one of the world's leading developmental psychologists. Your child is now an adult, but your role as a parent is far from finished. It must evolve to meet their ongoing and changing needs. But what exactly are these new needs? And why are they so different now than when you were young? This is the first comprehensive guide written for parents whose children are in two of the most critical decades of their lives. Steinberg addresses issues such as whether you should be involved in your child's college education, how to behave when they suddenly need to move back home, how to express your opinion about their romantic partners, and what to do when you disagree with the way they are raising their own child. He answers tough questions like: When should I express my opinion and when should I keep it to myself? How can I tell if my son is struggling? Is it okay to help my daughter with her grad school application? What should I do if my child is seriously involved with someone I think is dangerous? We've been offering financial help for the past few years, but how much time is too much? How can I help my adult child through a difficult psychological moment? Leading psychologist Laurence Steinberg has dedicated forty-five years of his career to researching parent-child relationships. Here he provides some “must-read” (Martin Seligman, PhD, author of “The Hope Circuit”) principles to help parents of adult children think smarter about common issues, avoid pitfalls, handle the inevitable ups and downs, and create a stronger, happier, and more effective bond with their child.

Pages: 272, Year of Publication: 0606, Dimensions: 14x14cm